The Potential of Democratization in Ethiopia: The Welkait Question as a Litmus Test

Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2019 for his role initiating peace talks Horn of Africa and attempts to reform Ethiopian democracy. Under slogan medemer, he promised would do everything possible unite multi-ethnic country, reconcile conflicts bring brotherly country. This article treats Welkait question as a litmus test determine potential democratization Ethiopia. The identity indigenous Amhara raised suppressed since 1991. In April 2018, then newly elected Prime Minister met with members Identity Question Committee that this case be solved within federal system accordance constitution. Within struggle recognition paradigm, asks if government responses follow medemer approach reconciliation, cooperation, rule law