Ethnicity and Conflict in Africa: "The Contemporary Conflict of Ethnicity in Ethiopia."

• Author(s): Temesgen Mendo
• Paper ID: 1703974
• Page: 1-11
• Published Date: 03-01-2023
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 6 Issue 7 January-2023

Abstract

Nowadays, ethnic conflict is a prevalent factor in many nations around the world. Many Africans, particularly Ethiopia, have faced considerable difficulties because of interethnic strife. The international media currently see Ethiopia as the point of focus for unrest brought on by ethnic conflict. Throughout the past three years of Ethiopia, there have been several conflicts, particularly in Benishangul-Gumuz, Amhara, Afar, Oromia, Somali, Tigray, and some areas of the South Nation, Nationality, and People regions. The article examines the root causes of ethnic conflict in Ethiopia and its mitigation strategy. The research covered four regions: Oromia, South Nation, Nationality, People (SNNP), Somali, and Sidama. Political parties, academicians, government officials, and legislators were all questioned during interviews for the study. A qualitative method of data collection was used for this study. The findings show that the source of ethnicconflict in Ethiopia is associated with political conspiracy and economic and constitutional issues. The political elites have fomented ethnic warfare rather than encouraging harmony, solidarity, and integration among ethnic groups. Some political leaders have fueled ethnic tensions and conflict. As a result, fatalities, property losses, and evictions have harmed the area's rich cultural landscape and jeopardised public safety. Therefore, to make stable peace and security as well as the political dynamics, the government should be robust to the institutions, transparent in all actions, ensure the fair distribution of power and resources, and respect the rule of law to minimise ethnic conflicts in Ethiopia. Politicians should work toward fostering a sense of national unity and solidarity rather than relying on ethnic centralism.

Keywords

Conflict, ethnicity, Ethiopia, federalism, political elite

Citations

IRE Journals:
Temesgen Mendo "Ethnicity and Conflict in Africa: "The Contemporary Conflict of Ethnicity in Ethiopia."" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 6 Issue 7 2023 Page 1-11

IEEE:
Temesgen Mendo "Ethnicity and Conflict in Africa: "The Contemporary Conflict of Ethnicity in Ethiopia."" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 6(7)