US Means Business on Reversing Military Power Grab in Sudan

 US President Joe Biden released a statement on 28 October 2021 concerning the military coup d'etat in Sudan.  He called for the release of all those detained by the military and the restoration of the transitional government that was in the process of establishing a civilian government.  He condemned the military takeover and said the United States stands with the people of Sudan.

Sudan, Yemen and the United States

The National Interest published on 18 June 2019 a commentary titled "Sudan's Political Turmoil Creates Window of Opportunity for Washington" by Joe Boueiz and Olivia Giles, both interns at the Center for National Interest.

The authors argue that by helping to ensure a smooth transition of power in Sudan, the United States can work to stymie Sudanese military support for the war in Yemen.

Protests Continue in Ethiopia

Reuters published on 7 October 2016 an article titled "Ethiopian Protesters Attack Factories in Africa's Rising Economic Star" by Aaron Maasho.

The article recounts the recent stampede that killed at least 55 people and subsequent attacks on companies in Oromia region. I am quoted in the article.

Ethiopia: Protests in Oromia

Foreign Policy published on 23 March 2016 a commentary titled "The Ugly Side of Ethiopia's Economic Boom" by Jacey Fortin.  The piece focuses on protests in Oromia region. 

The author concludes that "by continuing to crack down on demonstrators instead of listening to their demands, Ethiopia risks compromising the reputation for political stability that fueled its unprecedented decade of growth and foreign investment."

Evaluation of Blue Party Protest in Ethiopia

George F. Ward, editor of Africa Watch at the U.S. Institute for Defense Analysis, wrote a brief commentary on 13 June 2013 on the opposition Blue Party protest held in Addis Ababa on 2 June 2013 titled "Ethiopian Protest Demonstration--Government Liberalization or Symbolism?"