Batseba Seifu

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Batseba Seifu is the Founder and Chairperson of Gender Empowerment Movement Tigray, a movement for the social, economic, and political empowerment of women and girls in Tigray. She has a Masters of Public Administration from New York University and a BA in Law and Justice from Central Washington University, with Distinction.

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Tigray Opposition Parties Call for Regional Unity and Inclusive Governance Amidst TPLF Leadership Strife

Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia — In a significant move underscoring the deepening political turbulence in the Tigray region, three prominent opposition parties have issued a...

Strategic Leadership in Tigray: Charting a Path Toward a Sustainable Future

Tigray, a region rich in historical and strategic significance, is currently facing severe human rights abuses, humanitarian crises, and political instability. Navigating these challenges...

30 Tigrayan Civil Society Organizations Call for Urgent Action to Protect Tigrayan Refugees in Sudan

A coalition of Tigrayan Civil Society organizations has issued an urgent call for action to safeguard tens of thousands of Tigrayan refugees currently in...

Impacts of Foreign Assistance Cuts on Africa:  USAID’s Role and Challenges Ahead

The U.S. House Appropriations Committee, led by Republicans, has proposed an 11% reduction in foreign assistance funding, which includes a substantial $485 million cut...

Somalia and Somaliland: A Complex Relationship in the Horn of Africa

The relationship between Somalia and Somaliland is one of the most intricate and pivotal dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Rooted in historical, political,...

Axum: A Book Summary

“Axum" by Yuri M. Kobishchanov, edited by Joseph W. Michels and translated by Lorraine Kapitanoff, is a seminal work that meticulously reconstructs the history...

Urgent Call for Justice: Protecting Women’s Rights in Tigray

The need for a thorough investigation into the brutal killing of Zewdu Haftu, a 32-year-old woman in Mekelle, the capital city of the Tigray...

Evaluating Epicurus on God and Evil: An Agnostic Perspective

Epicurus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is well-known for his hedonistic ethics and his critique of superstition and theism. He founded the school of thought...

Tigray’s Strategic Significance Unveiled: Navigating Complex Geopolitical Terrain in the Horn of Africa

Nestled within the tumultuous Horn of Africa, Tigray emerges as a key player in the region's intricate geopolitical puzzle. Its strategic significance transcends mere...

Systematic Suppression of Tigrigna Identity in Western Tigray

In Western Tigray, the aftermath of the genocidal war on Tigray and subsequent agreements between the Ethiopian Federal Government and the Tigray Interim Regional...

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