============================================================ On March 1, 2024, Ethiopians celebrate the 128th anniversary of the Victory at the Battle of Adwa. It is a monumental victory unparalleled in the annals of European colonialism and imperialism in Africa. For the first time in recorded Western history, a black army decisively (in less than a day) vanquished a highly trained…

There is an old saying, “He  who pays the piper calls the tune.” That phrase originated from the German fable of the Pied Piper of Hamelin who was hired to rid the village of Hamelin of rats (not Democ Rats variety), but did not get paid for his work. So, he stole all of the…

Author’s Note: Today, February 11, 2024, is a date that shall live in eternal glory in Ethiopian history and immortal memory in the consciousness of all Africans. If Ethiopia’s victory at the Battle of Adwa in 1896 teaches Ethiopia’s enemies and frenemies anything, it is this: Ethiopians will never, never be dictated to by any…

Author’s Note: Today, February 11, 2024, is a date that shall live in eternal glory in Ethiopian history and immortal memory in the consciousness of all Africans. If Ethiopia’s victory at the Battle of Adwa in 1896 teaches Ethiopia’s enemies and frenemies anything, it is this: Ethiopians will never, never be dictated to by any…

Africa Solutions to African Problems On January 2, 2024,  the Coordinating Body of the Democratic Civil Forces (Taqaddum) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) signed the Addis Ababa Declaration which proposes an immediate ceasefire to stop the “high human cost of the war, its scourges and torments and horrific violations committed against civilians” in the…

Reviewer’s Note: This is Part III of an “interpretive book review” of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (hereinafter “Abiy”, “the author”) latest book, “Medemer Generation” (“MEDGEN”). While this review commentary stands on its own merits, I strongly recommend reading Part I, “Medemer Generation”(MEDGEN): Tip of the Spear for Ethiopia’s Peace, Prosperity and Progress,” and Part II,…

Reviewer’s Note: This is Part II of an “interpretive book review” of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (hereinafter “Abiy,” “the author”) latest book, “Medemer Generation” (“MEDGEN”). While this review commentary stands on its own merits, I strongly recommend reading Part I, “Medemer Generation”(MEDGEN): Tip of the Spear for Ethiopia’s Peace, Prosperity and Progress,” to gain a…

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Ethiopia on March 15, 2023. His mission was to refashion, reinvigorate and reinvent the strong partnership between the US and Ethiopia that had been flagging over the past two years. Unlike Caesar, Blinken came, saw and laid the foundations for “refashioning” US-Ethiopia partnership. Following his tour of UN…

                                Best to leave bad old days alone because the best is yet to come in Ethiopia-US relations   For the record, over the past two years, there has been no American of Ethiopian ancestry who has been more critical…