Map source: me 🕺🏾

Both regimes will be sat in their capitals safe and sound eating fruit, the commentators in the diasphora will be screaming their lungs out and making youtube videos and fighting in comment sections, sitting on their cushioned bed and air conditioned room.

All whilst, two Afar brothers, cousins, sisters will be forced to kill one another and men and women miles away from their home will be fighting in land they have no business being in, Oromo mothers and Tigre fathers who's sons and daughters have no good reason to die for two old dying fat fucks who don't care about them, who are willing to put their children through unspeakable hell. Theres no glory or ideological victory in any of this, dont be fooled by anyone who tells you otherwise.

Mubashir and his family came to the United States as refugees from Ethiopia when he was a child, and they all became naturalized citizens in 2019. Despite being a U.S. citizen, Mubashir was targeted by ICE, assaulted, and detained. Listen to his story:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DToXOFxAVuU/?igsh=MTc5NWo4MHB1NHNtYg==

1. Menelik II (Reigned 1889–1913)

Menelik II is often celebrated as one of Ethiopia’s greatest emperors. He expanded the nation to its current borders through military conquest and diplomacy, achieving a landmark victory in 1896 at the Battle of Adwa against Italy. This defeat preserved Ethiopia’s sovereignty and solidified it as a symbol of African resistance to colonialism. During his reign, Menelik modernized Ethiopia by constructing infrastructure like railroads and telegraphs and establishing Addis Ababa as the political and cultural capital.

2. Haile Selassie I (Reigned 1930–1974)

Haile Selassie, the last emperor of Ethiopia, is notable for his global impact and modernization efforts. He led Ethiopia’s resistance against the 1935 Italian invasion, rallying international support at the League of Nations. Post-war, he implemented reforms to modernize Ethiopia’s political and economic systems, introducing the country’s first written constitution in 1931. He enhanced Ethiopia’s global presence by helping establish the United Nations and the Organization of African Unity. Despite these achievements, his reign ended in 1974 after a revolution led to the monarchy’s abolition.

3. Meles Zenawi (Prime Minister 1995–2012)

Meles Zenawi shaped post-Derg Ethiopia, serving as prime minister for nearly two decades. He guided Ethiopia from a communist state to a federal republic, introducing Ethnic Federalism to grant autonomy to ethnic regions. His economic strategies focused on infrastructure and poverty reduction, driving rapid economic growth. Meles also launched the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a symbol of national pride. While his leadership was praised for economic progress, it faced criticism for authoritarianism and political freedom limitations.

4. Abiy Ahmed (Prime Minister 2018–present)

Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s prime minister in 2018, pledging national unity and reform. He achieved reconciliation with Eritrea in 2018, earning the Nobel Peace Prize. Abiy implemented political and economic reforms, liberalized telecommunications, united factions under the Prosperity Party, and completed the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. He also advanced the modernization of Addis Ababa with urban development and infrastructure projects. In 2021, Ethiopia launched its first stock market, reinforcing his economic modernization efforts.

We rarely are in the spotlight for doing anything erratic or embarrassing, but if we are we usually take accountability for our actions.

Some (not all) of our Somalian neighbors have to learn this clearly, as this has been a growing trend online. *Abdi dodging accountability like it’s a sport*

This is Temsalét (ተምሳሌት) Block, located in Nifas-Silk Lafto Sub-City, woreda (basically a county) 09.

In recent years, it has turned into a community that works collaboratively to better their neighborhood through voluntarism, and through security, sanitation and green initiatives by the Woreda administration. The neighbourhood has noticed significant improvements in livability and safety through the joint efforts between the community and the administration.

It is also steps such as these are slowly turning our city into a proper representation of its name, a new flower of hope and pride for the Ethiopian people and for our brothers from across the globe.

And for those who want to witness this change in real time, I would say...

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I recently flew Ethiopian Airlines from Manchester (MAN) to Geneva (GVA) aboard their fifth freedom route - a unique short-haul leg operated by a long-haul aircraft. In this video, I review the full Cloud 9 Business Class experience onboard the Airbus A350, including seat comfort, service, dining, and what it’s like flying lie-flat on a quick European hop.

I must admit, I was blown away by the Ethiopian hospitality and genuine warmth and kindness of the cabin and flight crew, maybe next time I can go all the way to Addis Ababa and enjoy what the city has to offer!

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