Bekele Gerba Archives • Local Insight

Chaos in the Rift—a microcosm of Ethiopia’s brutal polarization

January 5, 2021 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth

In Oromia, mayhem followed the 29 June slaying of beloved singer Hachalu Hundessa. And as Oromo protesters rose up in Batu, security forces stood down.

Two steps forward, one step back for Oromia?

June 7, 2019 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth, News Analysis

After months more turmoil, there’s a fresh chance for the Oromo Liberation Front to enter peaceful politics, but many doubts remain

OLF integration underway yet tensions remain

March 1, 2019 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth, News Analysis

Oromo Liberation Front fighters have begun integration into regional security forces, although there are still reports of disagreements and insecurity.

Team Lemma’s choice: power or peace?

January 1, 2019 Ermias Tasfaye English, In-depth, News Analysis

Having invited the Oromo Liberation Front back home, Team Lemma is trying to work out how to retain control while also accommodating the popular movement.