One major problem Ethiopia is facing at the moment is religious extremism, which, in my view, is probably one of the biggest threats for her future. Of course, there were always some who sought to stir religious conflict in order to achieve religious and political goals. Indeed, there are some whose dream is to fly the flag of Islamic State at Arat Kilo, the seat of Ethiopia’s political power. Without safeguarding secular state and developing strong security, religious extremism cannot be tackled. If religious extremism is not properly tackled, democracy and freedom cannot be achieved or protected.

Source: Ethiopian News June 08, 2017 00:59 UTC