Ethiopia is not being ‘dragged into war’
A response to Redwan Hussein and Getachew Reda’s misleading opinion article.

A response to Redwan Hussein and Getachew Reda’s misleading opinion article.








A national vote alone can’t address all challenges in the country, but it can be a step toward democratic consolidation.

Ethiopia’s governing party is seeking to cement its grip on power amid a fragmented electorate.
Over 50 million Ethiopians are registered to vote, with youth and women forming a significant share of the electorate.
Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.
Opposition fragmentation and violence in parts of the country could potentially limit voter turnout.
Sudan’s army says it retook a vital town in southeastern Blue Nile state and inflicted heavy losses on the RSF.
Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa as drone attacks shatter sense of calm after years of civil war.

Sudan has recalled its ambassador to Addis Ababa, accusing Ethiopia of being behind attacks on Khartoum’s airport.
Sudan claims it has evidence that four drone attacks have been launched from Ethiopia with UAE-supplied drones.
Announcement from Tigray’s main political party has sparked concern over the potential resumption of a deadly conflict.