Are Tutsis from Ethiopia?

The Tutsis, also known as Watutsis, were a nomadic people who began arriving in the Great Lakes region from Ethiopia some four hundred years ago. Eventually, the Tutsis settled amongst the Hutus – adopting their language, beliefs and customs.

What is the cause of the conflict between Hutus and Tutsis?

The split between Hutus and Tutsis arose not as a result of religious or cultural differences, but economic ones. “Hutus” were people who farmed crops, while “Tutsis” were people who tended livestock. Most Rwandans were Hutus. Because cattle were more valuable than crops, the minority Tutsis became the local elite.

Can Ethiopia’s Amhara-Tigray Region rivalry turn ugly?

As Ethiopia’s 2021 election nears, a territorial dispute has flared between Amhara and Tigray, two northern regions. It could turn ugly amid rising ethnic nationalism. To heal the rift, the federal government should convene regional leaders in pursuit of guarantees for minority rights.

What’s behind Ethiopia’s Tigray feud?

The feud between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling party in the strategically important Tigray region is escalating, raising fears of military confrontation and the break-up of Africa’s second most-populous nation.

Can Ethiopia hand over Tigray to Eritrea without Tigray cooperation?

Eritrea wants Ethiopia to abide by a UN-backed border commission ruling to hand over the town. But this cannot be achieved without the cooperation of the government in Tigray, as it administers the area.

Why is Badme stuck between Ethiopia and Eritrea?

The reasons are unclear, but the Ethiopian government at one point said that the two countries were working to establish proper customs posts. Nor has the status of Badme been resolved. Eritrea wants Ethiopia to abide by a UN-backed border commission ruling to hand over the town.