Welcome to Tigray Online

Welcome to Tigray Online, this website is designed for all interested Ethiopians and alike to get and share information about Ethiopia and its people, contribute towards its development, prosperity and democratic system of government, to help stabilize the country and the Horn of Africa in general.

Ethiopia and its history as known to so many is rich in culture, tradition, long standing religious practices as well as freedom. As an African icon, its true colors are a symbol of freedom to the world and particularly to the African Continent.

Dear fellow Ethiopians,

Tigreans have endured so many hardships, wars and sacrifices for Ethiopia and its cause. They have consistently defended its territorial integrity for centuries paying huge sacrifices. Ethiopians of other ethnic group should be grateful for the sacrifices paid and hardships endured by these wonderful people. Their determination to bring Ethiopia in to the stage of world democratic nations and most importantly the equality of nations and nationalities through out our land must be admired and applauded. The nations and nationalities of Ethiopia have effectively supported the cause and are protecting their rights enshrined in the Ethiopian constitution. Tigreans did not fight to be superior from the other nations and nationalities in Ethiopia but to be equal and treated fairly along with them. There should be no body that is treated as a second class citizen in today's Ethiopia. Those days are gone and should be only remembered as our dark past history. Tigreans are equally very thankful for their partners in the path of democracy and struggle to eradicate backwardness, poverty and hunger from the face of our nation. Respecting and acknowledging the nations and nationalities equality, traditions, customs and beliefs is only natural to Tigreans as they have suffered a lot they don't want other nations and nationalities to be victimized similarly.

This editor believes hardships and wars are not pretty. When compared, some of our neighboring countries are caught in a turmoil similar to ours due to allocating of country's resources and investments disproportional to one group or the other consistently. Which reflects no fairness, and ignorance to others that should have an equal or at least a fair share. Ethiopia's problems could be overcome simply by respecting each others traditions and appreciating and celebrating our differences. No nation can neglect its citizens for who they are, it is simply not acceptable. Everybody should be treated equally under the law. And government should never be above the law. For this, we all have to work hard. Every citizen is equally responsible for its action or lack there of.

I believe there is no perfect system in the world today but given our situation, the current Ethiopian political system addresses some of our underlying issues. Nations and nationalities are guaranteed equal rights and everyone of them are administering their national geographic areas. I believe this is a big achievement by it self. All we have to do is to look at what has been achieved objectively during these short 15 years. I believe this practice has opened a lot of doors for all Ethiopians to participate in their regional areas for development in unprecedented manner. Tigray for example have achieved a lot of tangible results in a very short period. Similarly the states of Oromia, Amhara, Afar, Somali, Gambella, Benishangul, Southern nations and nationalities etc... have all scored tremendous achievements in a short time in their respective regional states by popular participation. This is due to the government, the regional states and most importantly the people taking the current administration system seriously and by putting mechanisms to put checks and balances in place. The stake holders and the beneficiaries are Ethiopian citizens residing at home.

I remember when I was in grade school my Amharic teacher used to say in class in the Amharic language "Haileselassie hulu le rase"; a short translation "Haileselassie all for me" indicating that during his reign, King Haileselassie and his cohorts worked very hard to enrich him themselves. Truly speaking it was not only Tigray that was deprived of the resources of the country but most of Ethiopia was. Therefore, the fight was for equality, all Ethiopians fought hard everywhere to achieve that.

Therefore, it is in all Ethiopians interest, regardless of their ethnic group fight hard to keep the system they most benefit from while correcting its flaws in order to secure a democratic system, an economic and military power house for the generations to come. Tigray Online believes it can contribute toward this very belief and more prosperous Ethiopia. Our mission is to provide with the best, reliable and most current news and information from and around Ethiopia. It will also provide a forum for everyone to discuss matters most to their Country and share their views and voice their opinion freely and with out fear of persecution. Tigray Online will do its best to coordinate activities and organize forums for engaging Ethiopians at home and most importantly in the Diaspora in building their country in politics, economy, health care, education, science and technology, culture as well as investment.

Tigray Online is not affiliated with any pro-Ethiopian government and /or anti-Ethiopian government political organization, its aim is to provide a forum for anyone to share their view in a well disciplined manner and with objectivity. Everyone is welcomed to voice their opinion, and also share their view on any pressing or non-pressing issues on Ethiopia.

Tigray Online reserves the right to post any articles sent to it and does not take any responsibility for any articles posted on its web site, but the authors do. It simply provides a forum and therefore, we remind everyone again to engage in a responsible and mature dialogue to make a difference on the long impoverished country. Please think twice before you say something or post an article as it may have a dire consequences to our nation, people in general you in particular.

Tigray Online says no more dying of hunger, no more dying of HIV/AIDS and other killer diseases, no more unemployment of Ethiopians, every child in Ethiopia must be able to go to school and have modern education, Every Ethiopian must have a basic health facility in their neighborhood and most of all Ethiopians must be able to appreciate their diversity and settle all of their differences in a civilized way. Tolerance and fairness must prevail in the country, united Ethiopians win, divided lose.

Ethiopia shall live forever and prosper with its beloved citizens at home and abroad.

God Bless Ethiopia and its people.