Opinion: A critique of Tigray's political culture and governance

Segen Yainshet Tesfamariam writes that the recent crisis in Ethiopia’s Tigray region exposed deep failures in governance and external destruction. In an opinion piece published by Addis Standard, she argues that while communities relied on traditional solidarity to survive, improvisation is not a viable long-term strategy. The author critiques a political culture driven by the 'myth of the Alpha Male' and factional power struggles, which she says have marginalized women and youth. She emphasizes that for lasting recovery, there must be a fundamental shift away from personality-driven politics toward the creation of transparent and accountable public institutions.