Ethiopia Insight published on 4 September 2024 a commentary titled "Ethiopia's Oversight Vacuum Breeds Weak Opposition Parties" by Temelso Gashaw, human rights lawyer.
There are currently 71 registered Ethiopian national and regional political parties. Many are weak, fringe parties that exist as a result of Ethiopia's party registration and financing system. Ethnic and religious identity define most of these parties and most are considered to be the "private property of their leaders."
