Ethiopia is a strong U.S. ally and a regional power in east Africa. Over the last decade, it has pulled millions up from poverty through a combination of economic growth and foreign development assistance. But the country’s ruling party, led by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, has also brutally suppressed dissent by jailing journalists and political rivals. Now rumors that Meles is in failing health are ratcheting up tensions. We explore the situation in Ethiopia.click here to listen >>>> America’s Ally: What’s Next For Ethiopia listen here radio link
America’s Ally: What’s Next For Ethiopia
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia; Co-Editor of “The Historical Dictionary of Ethiopia”; and Adjunct Professor, Elliot School of International Affairs, George Washington University
Tamrat Negara
Editor, Addis Neger
Beyene Petros
Ethiopian opposition leader; Professor of Biology, Addis Ababa University
Mekonnen Kassa
Ethiopian-American activist; former Chair, EPRDF Support Forum
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