Frew Demeke

Executive Director, Horn Center for Democracy
Social entrepreneur| innovator| change maker| passionate about democracy and human rights|
My own views

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Horn Center is hiring consultants.

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🚨 Call for Applications!
We're looking for consultants to develop a Training Guide & Facilitate the Regional Democracy & Civic Engagement Youth Cohort Program
📌 Two lots available for application.
🗓 Deadline: June 8, 2026 | 5PM EAT
Details available @ https://t.co/vJTcUS3jS5

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An eye-opening analysis of the eroding power asymmetry in Sudan's ongoing conflict; and the opportunity it presents to rebalance state-society relations.

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📢 HCD released the 2nd article in its 3-part series on Sudan, exploring how the SAF-RSF war is reshaping Sudan’s political order & may weaken long-standing military dominance; affecting state-society & military-civilian relations.
Read here:
https://t.co/r7gsgvxHy1

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📢 New Publication!
HCD launched its new book & policy brief on April 23, 2026:
📘 Democratization in the #HoA: Structural Constraints, Political Dynamics, & Future Prospects
📄 Two-Way Traffic: Conflict & Democratization in the HoA
Read & feedback here: https://t.co/jruNjZzDYA

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📢 HCD launch-the Horn Policy Reference Group
This initiative brings together leading regional experts to address pressing political & structural challenges across the #HoA-through research, dialogue, & actionable policy recommendations.
Follow us for insights & policy outputs!

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Concluded the book launch on Apr. 23, 2026, with presentation of HCD’s Strategic Plan by @Yemikebede outlining a vision for inclusive, home-grown democratic governance & citizen engagement in #HoA. HCD's board @SarahGuebreyes called for stronger partnerships & collective action.

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Our Book Launch has officially kicked off 🎉
Program & Partnerships Director @Yemikebede as MC, opening by ED @FrewDemeke, H.E. @AbebeMuluneh keynote speech, acknowledging the significance of think & do tanks like HCD to advance context-specific democratic governance in the HoA.

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📢New on our Blog-Horn Prospects: Geopolitics in Motion: External Interventions in the Horn of Africa & the Escalation of Conflict in Sudan

This is the first piece in a three-part series on Sudan. Stay Tuned!

📖 Read now: https://t.co/pcCWGPT7Oh

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📢 Join us on April 1!
“Women at the Peace Table: Regional Learning, Solidarity, and Advocacy in the Horn of Africa”
🕒 02:30–4:00 PM (EAT)
💻Zoom | English + Arabic interpretation
🔗 Visit our website’s upcoming events page to read more and register! https://t.co/iA4RFePbw7

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In 2025, HCD engaged across the #HoA to advance peace & democratic governance, including #IGAD forums, launching project to strengthen women’s role in mediation in Sudan & South Sudan, & supporting victim-centered TJ consultations in Ethiopia. 4 Details👉https://t.co/FV8kChKFms

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The annual CHARM Full Team Meeting kicked off today in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, offering partners a chance to reflect on achievements in media freedom, human rights, and gender inclusion while identifying areas for growth.
@FrewDemeke Executive Director of the @HC4Democracy highlighted CHARM as “one of the most impactful consortiums in Sub-Saharan Africa.” He emphasized the media's watchdog role and the dangers of disinformation, citing its exploitation in the 2017 and 2022 Kenyan elections. #CHARM2024 #MediaFreedom #HumanRights

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🎉 Celebrating #InternationalDayofDemocracy! Join HCD as we call for a renewed vision of democracy in the HoA. Let’s reframe & institutionalize homegrown solutions rooted in local context that advances human development, peace, security, rule of law & human rights in the region.

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HCD is participating in the Roundtable marking the #InternationalDayOfDemocracy & the Global State of Democracy Report #GSoD2024 by @Int_IDEA Africa & West Asia Regional Launch. Our ED @FrewDemeke emphasized "the need to build people's bargaining power to strengthen Democracy."

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Exciting news!
HCD & the African Inter-Party Dialogue Network (AIPDN) have signed MoU.
This partnership aims to contribute towards enhancing democratic governance & inter-party dialogue in the HoA.
The collaborations include capacity building, policy development, and dialogue.

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HCD is Celebrating #AfricanWomensDay with a powerful reminder of the vital role women play in democratic governance. Our panel at the Mar. 2024 Regional Democracy Conference delved into gender equality in democratic institutions.
See https://t.co/SWmNLfA3vP for the panel recap.

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July 7th, on African Integration Day, #HCD emphasizes the importance of Advancing Regional Cooperation in the #HoA. Strengthening ties & fostering unity is crucial for addressing instability & promoting democracy.
📢Let's prioritize common goals and overcome challenges together.

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@IGAD_Peace @IGADsecretariat @IGAD_Spokes @SouthSudanGov @KBCChannel1 @ntvuganda @SirajFegessa @sabaellazim Our ED @FrewDemeke is participating in this 3-day roundtable discussion which is crucial for promoting dialogue and cooperation among politicians and journalists for promoting understanding and stability towards reducing conflict in the #HoA region.

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Break the Resource Curse: The extraction & development of natural resources in the #HoA often leads to underdevelopment & governance issues. Let's advocate for transparency, accountability, & sustainable practices in the administration of natural resources including land.#WED2024

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Conflict rooted in nation building crisis & power imbalance between state & societal forces hinders the democratization process in the #HoA. Let's mend our foundations & rebalance state-society power through dialogue & transitional processes. #Inclusivedialogue #DemocracyBuilding

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Advancing Regional Cooperation: Strengthening ties & fostering unity across the HoA is crucial for addressing political instability & promoting democracy.
Let's work together to prioritize common goals & overcome challenges.
#RegionalIntegration #DemocracyBuilding

[Frew Demeke @FrewDemeke]

It is a must to address the prevalent faulty foundation of the states in the HoA through renegotiated social contracts for peace and inclusive democracy to take root in the region. #inclusivedemocracy #HoA