Ethiopia’s armed opposition unites against Abiy Ahmed: 5 reads on the country’s political struggles

By Julius Maina, Regional Editor East Africa, The Conversation
Kagure Gacheche, Commissioning Editor, East Africa, The Conversation

Seven Ethiopian armed groups have announced a new alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

The so-called Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival was unveiled in September 2026. It arrives at a time when Abiy is grappling with armed conflict and deepening political…

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~	Having a baby in Denmark vs the UK: how different is it?

~	How do animals sense the Earth’s magnetic field?

~	The wondrous history of fairy tale art – from wolves and witches to fallen princesses

~	How the pro-nicotine ‘wellness’ movement rebranded an addictive drug

~	No cheery time for election pollsters in run-up to US midterms

~	Other presidents have let white-collar criminals dodge financial penalties – but not like Trump

~	EPA says repealing power plant emissions rules will save billions – but its estimate leaves out health and climate costs

~	Game delays for lightning may be annoying, but they save lives – a sports meteorologist explains the risk

~	It’s OK if managers step in to help their sales staff – but not too much

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