It seems like ethnic tensions are being expressed with increasing intensity. Over the past few years, one issue in particular has repeatedly exacerbated the ethnic tensions in Ethiopia: the side effects of rapid economic growth. The vice-chairman of the Medrek coalition, Beyene Petros, also doesn't think Ethiopia is likely to fall apart any time soon. What is needed, however, is an overhaul of the political system: "The EPRDF regime is simply not compatible with the cultural and political situation in Ethiopia." What Ethiopia needs at this stage is a national conference involving all political parties and civil society.

Source: Ethiopian News December 31, 2017 14:26 UTC