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The “Tsimdo” Alignment: A Fragile Alliance in the Horn of Africa   In the volatile geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa, alliances are often dictated by immediate survival rather than historical allegiance. The emergence of the “Tsimdo” (or “Ximdo”) bloc exemplifies this fluidity, representing a strategic alignment between former arch-enemies: the Tigray People’s Liberation…… Continue reading Tsimdo

It is translated from Amharic and  written by the late Ato Gabru Gebrewold on  Wahed, a publication of the Amde Hibret organization on May 22, 1998. by Emedo Farda At this time, out of all the complicated problems in which our country finds itself, which one is the fundamental one that must be given priority?…… Continue reading Ethiopianess

Notes On Ethiopia’s Economy Improvement Monday June 9,2026 Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee — one of the world’s most traded commodities. Yet the farmers who grow it remain among the world’s poorest. The country earns billions in export revenue while millions go to bed hungry. This is not a mystery. It is a policy…… Continue reading Notes On Ethiopia’s Economy Improvement

OPINION  ·  ETHIOPIAThe Pattern That Repeats: What Ethiopia’s Peace Brokers Keep Getting Wrong   Western diplomacy knows how to stop a war. It has less experience building what comes after.May 4, 2026There is a template. It has been used before. You bring the armed factions to the table, reduce the violence to a workable level,…… Continue reading The Pattern That Repeats: What Ethiopia’s Peace Brokers Keep Getting Wrong

The Fractured Spear: From Adwa’s Unity to Ethnic Federalism and the Path BackBy Emedo Farda    April 13,2026 Ethiopia’s modern history is a study in contradiction. At one pole stands the Battle of Adwa (1896), a shining moment when diverse ethnic groups—Amhara, Oromo, Tigrayan, Afar, Gurage, and Somali—fused into a single, invincible army to crush Italian…… Continue reading The Fractured Spear: From Adwa’s Unity to Ethnic Federalism and the Path Back