“Democratic Legitimacy in Question: Ethiopia's Election Excludes 147 Constituencies” — what this page in the network covers. Analyst Jervin Naidoo from Oxford Economics Africa joins François Picard to discuss the troubling exclusion of 147 constituencies from the latest Ethiopian elections. While the official narrative focuses on democratic progress, the lack of representation for Tigray and other significant regions raises questions about the legitimacy of the process. The exclusion of such a large portion of the electorate is seen as a blow to the Western version of democracy and suggests a consolidation of power rather than inclusive governance.
Naidoo argues that the inability of millions to vote undermines the stability the government claims to be building. The discussion explores the long-term impact of this exclusion on Ethiopia's political landscape and social cohesion. As the country moves forward, the rift between included and excluded regions remains a central challenge for the administration. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.