Africa Facing famine, Tigray concedes to Ethiopian government, and Abiy Two agreements ending the fighting were signed but uncertainties — including aid deliveries and Eritrea’s intentions — remain.Alex De WaalNovember 16, 2022
Africa Will the US use its leverage now to end the killing in Ethiopia? Face-to-face talks begin in South Africa today, while Abiy may have pushed the limits, lobbying China and Russia to his side.Alex De WaalOctober 24, 2022
Africa US diplomacy failing at critical moment in Ethiopia war Washington appears to accept the government's military dominance over Tigray in partnership with Eritrea amid the world's bloodiest conflict. Alex De WaalSeptember 27, 2022
Africa Tigray announces cessation of hostilities, but Abiy remains silent US efforts to move Ethiopian government toward peace and away from Eritrean meddling face key test.Alex De WaalSeptember 13, 2022
Africa 'Peace process' is dead, as is fragile ceasefire in Ethiopia PM Abiy has used starvation as a weapon, while negotiations have sputtered due to mistrust and weak international oversight.Alex De WaalAugust 25, 2022
Military Industrial Complex Humanitarian assistance doesn't give militarism a free pass The United States has often helped create — and missed opportunities to prevent — circumstances that require emergency aid.Kate KizerJanuary 18, 2022