Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his government are wary of the interference, complaints, and demands made by the international community.
Author: Jon Abbink
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The political opening provided by Abiy has shown that measures taken by charismatic and aspiring leaders are often insufficient for addressing the legacy of deeply-rooted challenges.
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Though the TPLF has played a historic role in Ethiopia, its current model of rule is outdated. Even supposing that the government can “restore order,” what kind of order will that be?
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The immediate reason or trigger for the revolts is difficult to identify, but disputes about land—which is closely tied to heritage and identity—were central.
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In the absence of democracy, the government has grounded its legitimacy in its developmental record. Growth in gross domestic product and progress against the United Nations Millennium Development Goals has been notable, and considered reason enough for the EPRDF to stay in power.
