Category Archives: Africa
Ethiopia’s volatile path to democracy
Time for political change and social unity in Ethiopia
Graham Peebles says a new Ethiopian prime minister and spurious reforms will not silence the cries for change, and that what is needed is the lifting of the state of emergency, general elections, the release of political prisoners, and unity among all ethnic groups and tribes. Read more [...]
Ethiopia: Final days of the ruling regime
Graham Peebles welcomes the demise of the Ethiopian regime, arguing that the people have a common foe, a unified cause and a shared purpose and, no matter what the regime does, this time they will not be stopped. Read more [...]
A moment of significance and opportunity for Ethiopia
Graham Peebles says the Ethiopian government’s “half-baked move to release a few political leaders… should embolden many” and “reveals a crack in the democratic facade presented by the regime, which must be split open under the force of sustained political activism”. Read more [...]
Climate change: The catastrophic impact on developing countries
Graham Peebles outlines the likely devastating impact of climate change on the poorest countries of the world – a likelihood that has increased with the USA’s leaving the Paris agreement – and stresses the urgent need for remedial action. Read more [...]
Ethiopia: From peaceful protest to armed uprising
Graham Peebles says what began as a protest movement in Ethiopia in November 2015 is in danger of becoming a fully-fledged armed uprising, thanks to the government's brutal repression and the silence of donor states. Read more [...]
Ethiopians are crying out for freedom and justice: Now is the time for change
Graham Peebles explains why there were few celebrations to mark the Ethiopian New Year, which fell on 11 September, but scents optimism in the air because, despite the repression, the fear that hung over the population is at last losing its grip. Read more [...]
Seeds of democratic revolution in Ethiopia?
Graham Peebles senses in the unrest sweeping across Ethiopia the beginning of the end of the ruling party’s dictatorship, and calls on the Western donor countries propping up the regime to do the right thing and side with the oppressed people. Read more [...]
Watch: Ogaden – Ethiopia’s Hidden Shame
Graham Peebles writes:
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Hungry and frightened: Famine in Ethiopia
Graham Peebles highlights the role of Ethiopian government policy in accentuating the effects of the drought, which is causing famine affecting up to 18 million people, and laments that anyone has to go hungry in a world which has enough to feed everyone. Read more [...]