Recently, Abiy has turned his attention to a critical issue: Accessing the Red Sea and the necessity of ports for a landlocked country like Ethiopia. His concern arises from Ethiopia's position as a rapidly growing, landlocked nation with a population that continues to expand. In the realm of landlocked nations, Ethiopia stands as an exceptional frontrunner.
Abiy’s challenges are not just historical but two- or even three-fold in comparison to his imperial predecessors. His leadership has taken place in an era defined by the rapid advancement of technology and the ubiquitous presence of social media. In this digital age, where every individual can contribute to these platforms, the flow of information is relentless.
More importantly, no countries that adopted ethnic federalism have ever granted ethnic groups an explicit right to secede in their constitutions.
A MUTUAL LANGUAGE FOR ALL-Hinges That Bind Us All Nielson Mandela said: “Ethiopia always has special place in my imagination, and the prospect of visiting Ethiopia attracted me more strongly…