Ethiopia is in the Midst of a Rapid Democratic Renewal. Can It Succeed?
Ethiopia's political scene is changing. Since taking office in April 2018, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accelerated a process of political opening, including a greater freedom of press, the release of political prisoners, a detente with Eritrea, and other meaningful reforms.
But Ethiopia's transition to a liberal, open and multi-party democracy has face…
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