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Members of Ethiopia’s Sidama ethnic group are expected to vote Wednesday to form a breakaway regional state. (Michael Tewelde/Getty Images)
ABIY AHMED

Ethiopia to vote on breakaway state highlights battles over autonomy

At present, Ethiopia is partitioned into nine semi-autonomous regional states

  • Robbie Corey Boulet
4 min read
Many, especially young Sidama, are unhappy with the delay. (Michael Tewelde/AFP/Getty Images)
ABIY AHMED

Ethiopia delays referendum on new independent region

Members of the Sidama ethnic group must now wait several months longer for a referendum that could lead to the setting up of a new independent region

  • Susan Houlton
4 min read
The unofficial green, blue and red flag of the advocated region for the Sidama ethnic group. (Michael Tewelde/AFP/Getty Images)
ABIY AHMED

Ethiopia faces showdown over push for new region

The Sidama say they plan to unilaterally declare their own federal state this week

  • Robbie Corey Boulet
5 min read