A New Year, An Old Challenge: Ethiopia’s Unfinished Transition

As Ethiopia entered the year 2019, the nation reflected on the preceding year, which was characterized by significant political, security, and economic instability. The transition period, which began in 2018, remains unfinished as the country continues to navigate these complex challenges.

The events of 2018 tested the resilience of the Ethiopian state and its citizens. The ongoing transition is framed as a consequential period marked by turbulence, highlighting the persistent difficulties the nation faces as it moves into the new year.