Every time they say 'sovereignty' 🤡
I remember that 2022 UN vote where they were the only African country to vote against condemning Russia's invasion of Ukraine. 🙃
The Addis Ababa BRT B2 Pilot Line Depot Project in Ethiopia, built by @CCECC8 , has started foundation concrete works for its administration building. Covering nearly 60,000㎡, the project will support the city’s BRT system and new-energy public transport services.
Ethiopia and Kenya lead the way of tarmacked road network in the region.
Ethiopia - 26,750 km.
Kenya - 22,000 km.
Tanzania - 15,000 km.
Uganda - 6,850 km.
Rwanda - 3,700 km.
Somalia - 2,800 k..
DR Congo - 2,250 km.
Burundi - 1,560 km.
Djibouti - 475 km.
South Sudan- 300 km.
Whenever a white guy tries to lecture you about democracy, remember this moment when Louis Farrakhan called out the hypocrisy and double standards that often get ignored in these conversations.
#Ethiopia
"African institutions play a central role in ensuring that democratic processes are grounded in regional context and experience." Abiy, perhaps intentionally, puts his finger on one the central debates in the democracy promotion space. Is there only one platonic democratic form? Or is there African democracy and other forms? Asian? Western? Should we have different standards for what constitutes a free and fair election or a democratic process depending on the region and its history?
The people of Ethiopia are an extraordinary and remarkable people. Other than the Creator, who can truly know and assess our people in their entirety? Through this year’s election, Ethiopians have once again shown the world that they are a people with a rich culture, deep patriotism, and the ability to safeguard the common good.
On this historic day:
* Citizens who were not intimidated by the cold and darkness of the night,
* Who were not deterred by the midday sun or sudden rain,
* Whom weddings, funerals, childbirth, and other social obligations did not prevent from participating,
* Who were not wearied by long lines,
* Whose physical disabilities did not stop them from casting their vote,
* Those whose illness and old age did not prevent from witnessing the hope of their country,
* Who were not exhausted by carrying their infant children; the future inheritors of the nation,
* And above all, whom the shouting and threats of enemies could not intimidate or stop;
The perseverance you demonstrated amid many challenges and hardships, against all odds, was a contribution made for democracy and for the very survival of the nation. For this, you deserve heartfelt gratitude.
It is a privilege to serve such a people. Therefore, may those who have been elected honor the trust placed in them and serve this people, with integrity and sincerity! A people who have paid a great price for the democratic system. May you be worthy of that responsibility.
The making of a new dictator in the Horn of Africa... This is how Ethiopia’s elections are unfolding, consolidating Abiy Ahmed’s grip on power while plunging his country into a quagmire of conflict and chaos.
U have criticised our election fair enough. Now surely u can show us what a "real election" looks like in practice? Enlighten us.
Must be easy to lecture everyone while not having had a national vote for over 30+ yrs.🤡
U don’t get to set the standard while failing to meet it.