In Ethiopia, the killing of popular musician Haacaaluu Hundeessaa has triggered widespread protests across the country this week. More than 80 people have died. Hundeessaa was a powerful political voice for the Oromo ethnic group. His death has brought a rallying cry for the opposition to speak out against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Host Marco Werman speaks with Addisu Lashitew, a fellow at the Brookings Institution in Washington.
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