Holding war criminals accountable in Ethiopia is the only way to guarantee lasting peace in the country.

Holding war criminals accountable in Ethiopia is the only way to guarantee lasting peace in the country.

An impartial mediator, political will and a fraction of the world’s attention that Ukraine has received would help.

The joint OHCHR/EHRC investigation into alleged atrocities in Tigray failed to establish a path towards accountability.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed seeks legitimacy for his power grab with a win in a deeply flawed election.
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The international community has to take urgent action to bring the warring sides to the negotiation table.
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As a biased mediator, the Trump administration cannot deliver a deal that would satisfy both Egypt and Ethiopia.

Increasing tensions between China and the US will be detrimental to African prosperity and peace.

Recent diplomatic initiatives in the Horn are a positive step, but the region needs much more to achieve lasting peace.

Contrary to what the West believes, Africans do not see themselves as victims of Chinese economic exploitation.

The competition between great powers has triggered a string of major political developments in East Africa.
