Ethnic-federalism in Ethiopia was framed around the idea of matching ethnic groups and administrative boundaries in order facilitate self-administration and power-sharing while preventing centralization of power. However, this process led to the formulation of two categories/hierarchy of people in ethnically established self-administrative zones: ‘titular’ ethnic groups who are entitled to exercise self-administration in their home regions, and ‘non-titular’ groups—dispersed settler/migrant minorities
This has become a cause for none fulfillment of the right to self-determination. The right is deliberately hindered by the government through different implicit mechanisms such by causing deliberate delay in the process, by violently responding to the demands of the people, labeling such groups as anti-peace and terrorist groups etc. This resulted with series of conflicts between the interest groups and the state as well as groups with groups. It is evident that ethnic based conflicts in the country
Many researchers have conducted different studies on early marriage including the prevalence, causes and health consequences of early marriage as well as the strategies that can be used to eradicate the practices. B. Suresh Lal (2015) carried out study on the factors and problems of Child Marriage in India. The researcher considered early marriage as a one of the burning problems of Indian society. In India, despite the amended law that advocates 18 years as the legal minimum age of marriage for
formally ended up, and the Dergue regime in Ethiopia had been defeated and replaced by Tigrayan and Eritrean guerrilla armies. Unlike Ethiopia,and than a new government was able to restore order and take control expeditiously, Somalia fell into a state of anarchy after Siad Barre's removal. After the collapse
Al-Shabaab conflict in Somalia are forced to become soldiers and prostitutes. The children have no chance for education or freedom and have been stripped of their rights. Instead, they are put into labor against their own will. The boys ordered by the generals to torture and kill their friends and families. The girls involuntarily made to marry and have an affair with the generals (Somalia. U.S. Department of State). 300,000 children are kidnapped annually from the Al-Shabaab conflict with one third
continent with many different cultures which play a major part in the development of the world history. Most of these cultures originated in Africa and the rest of the world just imitated these cultures in different ways. Moreover, Africa was the cause of a number of often contentious issues in the writing of world history and perhaps, no single world region has played so contradictory roles as Africa. Some scientists believe that Africa is irrelevant to world history. On the contrary, others claim
Hence, the population is forced to informal means of work i.e. street vending so as to increase income and to solve employment problems within their respective household. It is thus not a miracle and surprising that in Ethiopia, 48.2% of urban employed are in the informal sector (CSA 2003). According to Tigray region Bureau of Urban Development Trade and Industry (2010) report in Tigray region, the growth of informal economy particularly in the current regime is dynamic
in turn cause more debt, more conflicts, more health problems, more famines, more poverty and more poor government decisions as they struggle to react to growing dangers. This essay will define famine, its global perspective and root causes of famine. And lastly define food crisis, its global perspective and nature and underlying causes of the food crisis. The research questions, aims and objectives will be outlined prior the deliberations. 1.2. Research Questions What are the root causes of famine
cycle. Some others are countries that are experiencing food shortages or famines. Figure 1: Horn of Africa Horn of Africa is a grouping of countries that involve Sudan, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea, these countries’ food insecurity can be attributed to a number of issues. Drought and conflict are the main factors contributing to extreme food insecurity. While drought and other natural disasters, predispose people to food insecurity, they do not necessarily the lead to large-scale
Colonialism has impacted greatly on social, economic and political behaviours of Nigeria elite and that have equally affected the present generation of Nigerian’s. Because of Nigeria’s experience as a British colony, the political and international orientation of Nigeria’s policy and decision makers are greatly influenced by western concepts and sympathies. Consequently, most foreign policy decisions taken considerably bear in mind the interest of the colonial masters since independence some tangible