In the background is the possible political impact: is the pandemic more of a disaster or an opportunity? Abiy’s ambition may stall Ethiopia’s transition By René Lefort—Abiy Ahmed's fatal error has been to place his standing ahead of his country’s democratic transition. “Over the last two years, rival regional, ethnic and political factions clashed over ideology, power and resources,” wrote Crisis Group. The commentators’ underlying reasoning for optimism is that the health emergency would upend these political blockages by acting as a catalyst. Towards this end, no political activity or decision should hinder the collective fight against the pandemic”.

Source: Ethiopian News April 28, 2020 09:02 UTC