Tag: Ethiopia
Can fragile cities cope with an influx of climate migrants?
With the coming years, climate-induced migration to "urban hot spots" is likely to intensify.
Ethiopia: Death and despair as divisions erupt into violent conflict
Ethiopians are killing one another in the Tigray region of the country where an armed conflict is raging between the Ethiopian military and forces loyal to the regional government.
Ethiopia’s volatile path to democracy
Political parties aligned along ethnic lines intensifies existing divisions; political groups need to evolve that are free from any specific ethnic association.
The need for unity in Ethiopia
It will take time, cooperation, tolerance, and goodwill to address these fundamental societal issues.
Ethiopia plants 350 million trees in one day
Ethiopia has planted over 350 million trees as part of a national “green legacy” initiative to plant and grow 4 billion trees...
A political renaissance in Ethiopia: What should change look like?
This is a truly historic time for Ethiopia, general elections are scheduled to take place in 2020, between now and then the opportunity exists for a national debate to take place.
A time of hope for Ethiopia
As the country begins to move forward, those working for change need to be encouraged and supported in their efforts.
Ethiopia: Final days of the TPLF regime
The TPLF is in chaos, their tyranny is coming to an end.
Ethiopia’s economic growth hides fear and oppression in the one-party state
The people of Ethiopia are desperate for democratic change.
Ethiopia: Peaceful protest to armed uprising
This unprecedented uprising may be held at bay for a time, restrained by force and unjust legislation, but people rightly sense this is the moment for change.
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143 million Americans may be exposed to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Millions of Americans face exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals in drinking water, with new EPA data revealing the extent of contamination and fears of regulatory rollbacks under a Trump administration.
House passes bill granting Treasury power to shut down nonprofits without evidence, sparking free...
Legislation dubbed the “nonprofit killer” faces backlash over potential threats to free speech and civil liberties.
Sierra Club sounds alarm, nominee Lee Zeldin ‘unqualified’ to head EPA
“The best-case scenario is that the EPA will lose four years in the fight for the planet. The worst-case scenario should send a shudder down your spine.”
David Huitema confirmed as ethics Czar amid fears of Trump’s return and conflict of...
As Trump’s second term looms, the Senate confirmed David Huitema to lead the Office of Government Ethics. Advocates praise the move, but critics warn of a tough road ahead for government accountability.
Senate rejects Sanders’ push to halt US arms sales as weapons fuel 44,000 deaths...
The Senate overwhelmingly voted against the measures, leaving advocates of peace and human rights questioning U.S. complicity in the alleged war crimes unfolding in Gaza.