The Unintended Power of Religious Institutions in Urban Transformation in Addis Ababa
While sitting in a street in a grocery in Bole Sub-city of Addis Ababa, on 21 May 2025, I noticed the grocery owner in an emotionally charged...
A Candidacy that Rose and Fell too Fast
For a brief moment in late March 2026, it seemed like Africa had made up its mind on the candidacy for the next Secretary-General of the United...
Criticism and the African Union
Peace and security instruments of the African Union, including its Constitutive Act, relevant charters, protocols, and communiqués, contain an...
Justice and Reconciliation in Africa: A Reader’s Response
In the book chapter Justice and Reconciliation in Africa: The Emergence of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy, Tim Murithi, a renowned...
The Gravest Crime against Humanity: Cooperation vs. Accountability
Slavery is one of the darkest chapters in world history. Many victims have been forgotten, hidden, and stripped of their dignity, culture, and...
Funding War Patriotism, Funding Peace an Afterthought?
The global landscape features a troubling paradox: mobilizing billions to wage war is readily embraced as an act of patriotism and state...
When a Distant Strait Becomes Africa’s Problem
The Strait of Hormuz is often treated as a distant geopolitical flashpoint, far removed from everyday realities in African capitals. Yet,...
When a Distant Strait Becomes Africa’s Problem
The Strait of Hormuz is often treated as a distant geopolitical flashpoint, far removed from everyday realities in African capitals. Yet,...
The Role of the Press Media in Resistance during the Apartheid in South Africa
When we think about resistance under apartheid, we tend to picture mass protests, underground movements, and armed struggle. This understanding...
Internal Labor Migration to Addis Ababa: Visibility, Marginality, and Securitization
Addis Ababa, the capital seat of Ethiopia and the diplomatic capital of Africa, is among the fastest urbanizing cities of the continent. The city’s...