Addis Ababa Archives • Local Insight

Addis Ababa Regional Framework and Sheger City

Opposition to Oromia megacities echoes Ethiopia’s master plan turmoil

April 12, 2023 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth, News Analysis

Oromia implements restructuring with similarities to the controversial Addis Ababa master plan, raising claims of illegality.

Lemma: “Pushing away investment will not help”

March 18, 2019 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth

This is a full transcript of Oromia Chief Administrator Lemma Megersa’s response to lawmakers at the regional parliament on February 26, 2019 where he discusses a range of administrative challenges, from compensation demands slowing road projects to attempts at destabilizing the region’s borders.

Mob killings split Ethiopians as political fault lines test Abiy’s big tent

September 26, 2018 Ermias Tasfaye In-depth, News Analysis

Fatal attacks in Addis Ababa area represent only the tip of recent violence, as local disputes flare during transition, and an ideological struggle heats up