Ethiopia is Africa's second-most populous nation and a key American ally. It's also one of the most difficult political landscapes to understand. Many observers and members of the Ethiopian diaspora complain that the government is suppressing democratic activities. At the same time, the opposition remains fractured. Kojo explores the politics of Ethiopia, from Addis Ababa to Adams Morgan, and speaks with two prominent opposition leaders currently in the U.S.
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The Complex Politics of Ethiopia
Listen Thursday, Mar. 6, 2008 at 1:06 p.m. in Conflict, Politics
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Guests
Terrence Lyons
Associate Professor, Institute for Conflict Analysis and Resolution, George Mason University; Senior Advisor, Carter Center Ethiopia Election Observation project
Taye Woldesmiate
Professor of Political Science, Illinois Wesleyan University; and International Coordinator, Coalition for Unity and Democracy
Berhanu Nega
Mayor-elect, Addis Ababa; International Scholar in Residence, Bucknell University
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