*A New Chapter in Ethiopia

The past weeks and months have marked a genuinely unique chapter in Ethiopian politics—unless one insists on viewing everything through the fog of deep pessimism. From my perspective, remarkable shifts have taken place—some of them quite dramatic—as the country steps into a new era of leadership.

Beyond the public relations efforts, which I believe have played a meaningful role in shaping public confidence, I’ve felt something deeper awakening in me. For the first time in many years, I can say I’m optimistic of our Prime Minister’s speeches, many of which are marked by clarity, substance, and moments of genuine wisdom. As George Orwell once noted, “In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.” In many ways, the tone and honesty in these speeches feel like a long-needed reset.

His words have stirred something that had grown quiet in me: a renewed sense of Ethiopian pride. After years marked by silence, disillusionment, and even shame, I once again feel grateful to call myself Ethiopian.

I won’t attempt to list all the achievements of the new leadership. Instead, I choose to hold on to hope—hope that the Prime Minister and his team will continue to guide the nation toward meaningful and lasting progress. As Václav Havel said, “Hope is not the conviction that something will turn out well, but the certainty that something makes sense, regardless of how it turns out.” That sentiment captures my posture today.

Optimism, after all, is the foundation of courage.

May God bless Ethiopia and all Ethiopians in the years to come. A new chapter seems to be unfolding—and for the first time in a long while, it feels as though we are finally turning the page.