Education on the Brink: Why Tigray Cannot Survive Another War
A critical look at the risks to education and society if conflict resumes.
Initiative Africa Holds 2026 General Assembly, Highlighting Progress and Future Priorities
March 18 2026
Initiative Africa successfully convened its 2026 General Assembly, bringing together board members, partners, and staff to review the organization’s performance and set the course for the year ahead.
During the meeting, the 2025 Annual Performance Report and Financial Statement were presented, providing a comprehensive overview of the organization’s key achievements, operational progress, and financial standing. Participants engaged in constructive discussions, reflecting on lessons learned and identifying priority areas for continued growth and impact.
The session also featured deliberations on the organization’s future direction, culminating in the approval of the 2026 Strategic Plan. This marks a renewed commitment by Initiative Africa to strengthen its programs, enhance partnerships, and deliver meaningful impact across its areas of focus.
The Assembly reaffirmed Initiative Africa’s dedication to transparency, accountability, and sustained development, as it continues to build on its achievements and expand its reach in the coming year.
Analytical Report on the Draft Amendment to the Ethiopian CSO Proclamation
Written by: Daniel Mekonnen Yilma
The draft amendment to the Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Proclamation No. 1113/2011 introduces significant changes that will directly affect the independence, operational freedom, and sustainability of CSOs in Ethiopia. Although framed as measures to enhance transparency, accountability, and national security, the amendments disproportionately expand state control over civil society. Provisions such as Article 8 (board composition), Article 59–61 (registration and asset transfer), Article 62 (restrictions on foreign funding and political engagement), and Article 77–78 (investigations and sanctions) establish a legal environment that may shrink civic space and discourage participation in governance-related activities. For organizations such as Initiative Africa, the amendments carry direct implications, particularly in relation to funding, program orientation, and organizational survival.