From Policy to Practice

Implementing Transitional Justice in Ethiopia with International Standards

In the wake of Ethiopia’s tumultuous history, the recently adopted transitional justice policy marks a pivotal step towards truth, accountability, healing, and reconciliation. This policy brief, crafted by Dr. Tadesse Simie, delves into the intricate process of implementing transitional justice in Ethiopia, aligning with international standards and best practices.

Die Guided Trade Initiative

Between protectionism and potentials

The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is regarded as the African Union's project of hope - 54 African countries have committed to joining the free trade area by 2063 and shaping the future of the continent. But what are the results of the pilot project, the "Guided Trade Initiative"? A look at the first attempts of free trade on the continent.

BRICS is growing

Ethiopia’s new relevance in geopolitics and trade

The BRICS community of states will be history from 1 January 2024 and will receive a new acronym through the admission of six new member states. Ethiopia will also join the BRICS next year and has high hopes for its membership. But what does this mean for the fundamental positioning of Africa's most populous country after Nigeria in world politics?

Summit Diplomacy

KAS Newsletter: African Union - December 16, 2022

49 heads of state and government travel to Washington DC. The continent is still ailing from the pandemic's economic shocks. 2023 will be a major election year for Africa. Who will become the new AU chairperson?

The Architecture and Use of Emergency Powers: The Case of Ethiopia

From 1995 until 2020

Prof. Zelalem Eshetu Degifie analyzes the use of emergency powers in Ethiopia.

Wettbewerb belebt das Geschäft: Ergebnisse des EU-AU-Gipfels in Brüssel

Der EU-AU-Gipfel Mitte Februar in Brüssel sollte die Partnerschaft der beiden Nachbarn erneuern. Im Resümee können beide Seiten zufrieden sein. Zu den wichtigen Signalen des Gipfels zählen die Verabschiedung eines massiven Investitionspaketes, ein starkes Bekenntnis zur multilateralen Zusammenarbeit und konkrete Kooperationszusagen in den Bereichen Gesundheit und Pandemiebekämpfung, Sicherheit, sowie Klima und Nachhaltigkeit. Die Aspekte Demokratie und Menschenrechte führten dagegen eher ein Schattendasein. Zudem bleibt die Finanzierung der Energiewende in Afrika ein ungelöstes Thema über den Gipfel hinaus. Allgemein muss die EU im globalen Systemwettbewerb weiter daran arbeiten, die Attraktivität ihres eigenen Angebots auszubauen und Schnittmengen bei den Interessen in der Partnerschaft mit Afrika zu verdeutlichen.

China in Africa: Wielding Influence in the Age of Coronavirus

How the Chinese Communist Party Shapes Narratives and Builds Influence in Africa

The new study “Wielding Influence in the Age of Coronavirus” analyses China’s response to the Coronavirus in Africa.