His research interests are Islam in Ethiopia, contemporary Islam and Islamic reform in the Horn of Africa, Oromo politics, and ethnicity in the Horn. He is the author of Islam, Ethnicity, and Conflict ...

Lasting peace is fundamental to national stability and prosperity, and the role of peace building in achieving this goal cannot be overstated.

Ethiopia has experienced brutal internal conflicts in recent years, as well as rivalries with neighbouring Somalia over ...

Since Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power in 2018 on a reform ticket, the country’s army has been battling rebel forces in its most populous regions. A post published on Facebook claims ...

The governments of Ethiopia and Kenya have launched a coordinated military offensive they say is targeting hideouts of the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) along their shared border. The operation was ...

I never wanted to leave Ethiopia. I had dreams like any young man—building a career, marrying the woman I love, and caring for my mother. But those dreams ...

Apple Cider Vinegar is the “true-ish story” of Belle Gibson, and its premiere on Netflix has left fans wondering about the ...

Belle Gibson, the woman who inspired Netflix's Apple Cider Vinegar, was found with a new identity five years on from the fake ...