TIGRAY CONFLICT AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN ETHIOPIA: ASSESSING GOVERNANCE, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS.

Authors

Olileanya Amuche EZUGWU, Covenant University, NigeriaFollow
Moses M. Duruji, Covenant University, NigeriaFollow

Keywords

Africa, Conflict, election, Ethiopia, human rights, Intra-State Conflicts, Political Development

Content Language

EN

Abstract

The escalation of intra-state conflicts in Africa has assumed an endemic nature, posing a challenge to regional stability. Conflicts have the capacity to not only cause physical destruction to individuals and property, but also impede the establishment and maintenance of the rule of law, undermine the legitimacy of states, and pose a threat to institutional structures. This paper examines the effect of the Tigray conflict on the political development of Ethiopia: election, political participation and human rights. The objectives of the study include examining the extent the Tigray conflict affected the political development of Ethiopia and efforts made to resolve the conflict. Structural functional theory was adopted for the study. The theory explains the interrelationship between a whole and a unit; the impact of a regional intra-state conflict on Ethiopia. The study utilises the case study research design, making use of the qualitative research method; with data from primary and secondary sources. The data gathered were analysed using thematic analysis. The findings of the research shows that intra-state conflicts significantly affected the political stability and development of Ethiopia. By understanding the complexities of conflict and its impact on political development, the study provides a foundation for future policy decisions aimed at fostering peace and stability in Africa. From the aforementioned findings, the research thus recommends strengthening conflict resolution mechanisms and democracy in Ethiopia and Africa, promoting political inclusion, fostering intergroup dialogue, addressing underlying grievances, and investing in development.

Recommended Citation

EZUGWU, Olileanya Amuche and Duruji, Moses M. (2023) "TIGRAY CONFLICT AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENT IN ETHIOPIA: ASSESSING GOVERNANCE, POLITICAL PARTICIPATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS.," Journal of African Conflicts and Peace Studies: Vol. 5: Iss. 2, .
Available at: https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/jacaps/vol5/iss2/11