The Futility of Denial: How Historical Revisionism Undermines Inter-Ethnic Cohesion in Ethiopia
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The Futility of Denial: How Historical Revisionism Undermines Inter-Ethnic Cohesion in Ethiopia

Excerpt Historical revisionism is no mere academic exercise—it is a powerful political tool that shapes memory, identity, and power. In Ethiopia’s modern politics, the deliberate use of imperial-era place names like “Nazareth” instead of “Adama” signals a deeper resistance to Oromo identity restoration. This article explores how such symbolic acts, like Dr. Desalegn Chanie’s recent…