Prof. Alemayheu G. Mariam VOA Interview (Amharic) on Political Prisoner Bekele Gerba

[This opinion piece first appeared in the Ethiopian Herald on December 19, 2021.] The New York Times’ motto is, “All the news that is fit to print.” That slogan suggests there is no place for “unfit” fake news, fake analysis and fake journalism. That motto is reinforced in the Times’ lofty profession of journalistic standards proclaiming…

Even though Part VI of my commentary below stands on its own merits, I recommend first reading Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV and Part V to gain a comprehensive understanding of my analysis and arguments. Practice US foreign policy by NOT using “Ugly American” diplomats to advance the cause of the New Pax (Peace) Pact Americana…

    Blen Mamo* Special Guest Commentary All elections have their own ritualistic aspect that arouse emotions and channel them towards collective national symbols and common fate. However, the upcoming election in Ethiopia is said to be overshadowed by ethno-religious tensions, the Tigray crisis and Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) related national security threats posed…

But Mengistu and Meles should never forget: ‘Justice is like a train that is nearly always late,’ but for the fiendishly wicked, justice always arrives in the nick of time… Beseferut qûna mesefer ayqerem (with the measure you use, it will be measured to you).’    Alemayehu G. Mariam, June 2, 2008. “Without the TPLF, Ethiopia…

In his last will and testament, Alfred Nobel provided for an award to be given to “champions of peace to be selected by a committee of five persons in the Norwegian Storting”. I wish to congratulate the “2019 Nobel Champion of Peace”, H.E. Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia. He…