Religion, Power and Politics: What’s Behind the Violent Attacks on Ethiopia’s Orthodox Tewahedo Church
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has been one of Ethiopia’s most influential institutions for more than 1,600 years.
Church and state were closely intertwined from the official adoption of Christianity, and managing religious affairs is crucial for national cohesion and broader peacebuilding processes.
Source: The Conversation Africa · Dereje Melese Liyew, Lecturer and Reseacher, Political Science, Debre Markos University,
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