Abune Tesfaselassie Medhin, Catholic Bishop of Adigrat, Secretary General of the Tigray-wide dialogue By Abel Tsgabu @AbelTsgab Mekelle – The Tigray Interim Regional Administration (IRA) has unveiled a region-wide dialogue initiative, portraying it as a step toward reconciliation and inclusive governance. Yet major opposition parties have rejected the move, questioning its legitimacy, inclusiveness, and intent. Speaking …

Abune Tesfaselassie Medhin, Catholic Bishop of Adigrat, Secretary General of the Tigray-wide dialogue By Abel Tsgabu @AbelTsgab Mekelle – The Tigray Interim Regional Administration (IRA) has unveiled a region-wide dialogue initiative, portraying it as a step toward reconciliation and inclusive governance. Yet major opposition parties have rejected the move, questioning its legitimacy, inclusiveness, and intent. Speaking …

Mekelle—Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), a regional opposition party, has withdrawn from the Interim Advisory Council of Tigray, accusing the body of failing to uphold its mandate and questioning its legitimacy. In a statement issued on Monday following a two-day leadership meeting, SaWeT said political engagement in Tigray has increasingly relied on coercion, undermining dialogue and …

Mekelle—Salsay Weyane Tigray (SaWeT), a regional opposition party, has withdrawn from the Interim Advisory Council of Tigray, accusing the body of failing to uphold its mandate and questioning its legitimacy. In a statement issued on Monday following a two-day leadership meeting, SaWeT said political engagement in Tigray has increasingly relied on coercion, undermining dialogue and …

A crowd celebrates the 26th anniversary of Somaliland’s reassertion of independence in London (Photo: African Arguments) By Abdi Halim M. Musa Addis Abeba – Somaliland’s pursuit of international recognition is not just another bid for statehood. Unlike many self-determination movements, Somaliland’s claim to sovereignty is grounded in a distinctive blend of historical legitimacy, legal precedent, and …

A crowd celebrates the 26th anniversary of Somaliland’s reassertion of independence in London (Photo: African Arguments) By Abdi Halim M. Musa Addis Abeba – Somaliland’s pursuit of international recognition is not just another bid for statehood. Unlike many self-determination movements, Somaliland’s claim to sovereignty is grounded in a distinctive blend of historical legitimacy, legal precedent, and …

TPLF Chairman, Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD) (Photo: TPLF/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The leader of Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) Debretsion Gebremichael said the recent proclamation, allowing outlawed political parties to re-register as legitimate organizations, falls short of his party’s expectations. According to Debretsion, TPLF seeks not only registration as a legitimate political entity, but also the …

TPLF Chairman, Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD) (Photo: TPLF/Facebook) Addis Abeba – The leader of Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) Debretsion Gebremichael said the recent proclamation, allowing outlawed political parties to re-register as legitimate organizations, falls short of his party’s expectations. According to Debretsion, TPLF seeks not only registration as a legitimate political entity, but also the …

(Photo: Office of the Prime Minister – Ethiopia) Addis Abeba – The Council of Ministers has endorsed a proposed proclamation that would establish a path for formerly outlawed organizations to re-register as legitimate political parties. Subject to approval by the House of Peoples’ Representatives, the amendment could pave the way for the re-registration of proscribed parties, such as …

(Photo: Office of the Prime Minister – Ethiopia) Addis Abeba – The Council of Ministers has endorsed a proposed proclamation that would establish a path for formerly outlawed organizations to re-register as legitimate political parties. Subject to approval by the House of Peoples’ Representatives, the amendment could pave the way for the re-registration of proscribed parties, such as …