Ethiopia

Demands for a new state for ethnic Sidama come at a difficult time for the federal government

Ethiopia's fragile transition is facing a major test as the most significant elections in over a decade approach

The prime minister has reiterated his commitment to liberalising the economy, but progress remains slow and partial

An alleged regional coup attempt underscores the dangers posed by rising nationalist violence across the country

The government’s claims of an attempted coup in Amhara State raise more questions than they answer

Domestic political tensions dominate the picture, as regional states struggle with longstanding reform challenges

Parliament has delayed the census for a third time with scheduled elections just a year away

A newly established party looks to form the main centrist opposition ahead of next year’s polls