At the outset, these charming dictators use performative kindness and eloquence to persuade. Messianic CultAbiy is a textbook example of a charming dictator. His cameraman is more important than all Ethiopia’s ministers combined because, as a charming dictator, no one else should be seen doing anything productive. Institutions CapturedWhat makes the charming dictator different is the capture and manipulation of institutions rather than merely jettisoning and delegitimizing them. Thus, many fall into the trap of the charming dictator without noticing the purpose of this frivolous flooding of the courts.

Source: Ethiopian News December 02, 2023 04:38 UTC