Abraham Verghese

Ethiopians prepared billboards to welcome U.S. President Barack Obama to their capital Addis Ababa.

Elaborate rituals and lions roaming the palace grounds are just part of what sets autocratic Ethiopia apart from its neighbors

Conflict

Some onlookers think President Barack Obama’s “charisma” might help nudge Ethiopia onto a more democratic path

The World

Author Abraham Verghese Fears for Ethiopia with Exit of Zenawi

Abraham Verghese: A Place to Call Home

Giving Thanks for a Place to Call Home with Abraham Verghese

My America: Abraham Verghese

Conflict & Justice