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i saw this on my way to work in WA, wanted to ask the partially rolled up flag next to the Israeli one is the Ethiopian Flag?

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Constitutional monarchies provide a unique blend of tradition and authority which gives them a kind of political legitimacy that most republics in Africa lack. That legitimacy can then act as a stabilizing force, which is something most African countries desperately need.

Examples:

First, let’s look at some facts. Some of the most stable and prosperous countries in the world are constitutional monarchies such as the Scandinavian countries, the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium and Japan. But let’s not focus too much on Western examples.

Let’s look at North Africa. Morocco is by far the most stable state in North Africa and it is also the only monarchy in the region. It hasn’t experienced civil war or major state collapse like some of its neighbours.

Now let’s look at the Levant and the Middle East. Iraq, Lebanon and Syria are all deeply unstable states that have experienced wars, coups, sectarian conflict and regime collapses. Jordan however is considered one of the most consistently stable Arab countries in the region and, lo and behold, it is also the only monarchy in the Levant. What makes this even more interesting is that Jordan is just as artificial of a construction as Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. On top of that, it lacks major natural resources and even sea access, yet it has remained relatively stable for decades. I don’t think that’s a coincidence.

We can also talk about the Arab Peninsula. Almost all the Gulf states are monarchies and they are among the wealthiest and most stable states in the region. People will immediately say “that’s only because of oil”, but Oman for example doesn’t have nearly as much oil wealth as countries like Saudi Arabia or Qatar and is still a very stable and fairly prosperous country.

Reasoning behind it:

What’s so special about having a king or queen? Nothing per se. The real advantage is having a non-political institution whose legitimacy is accepted almost naturally by the majority of the population. That’s where many African republics fail today.

The institution of the presidency is not seen as something sacred or permanent, it’s just seen as a political seat of power which anyone can take, usually by force. Everyone can stage a coup and declare themselves president, but you can’t just stage a coup and declare yourself king. A monarchy creates continuity and gives the state a face and a historical identity beyond whichever politician is currently in power.

In much of Africa, political legitimacy still tends to come more from clan, ethnic, tribal or military structures rather than from abstract republican institutions or constitutions. Loyalty often flows upward through hierarchy and personal authority. A constitutional monarchy could embody the existence of the state itself in one institution, and an attack against it would be seen as an attack against the nation itself. Right now in most African countries, presidents are not seen as embodiments of the state, they are just politicians (at best).

The case for Ethiopia:

The entire idea of Ethiopia fundamentally rested on a few pillars: the Orthodox Church, the monarchy and the historical continuity of the Ethiopian state itself. Whether people like it or not, that is what Ethiopia historically was for centuries.

The Ethiopia we see today, an ethnic federal republic, feels fundamentally disconnected from that older Ethiopian identity. There is very little emotionally or spiritually tying Ethiopians together anymore outside of raw state power. Ethnicity has replaced a broader civilizational identity and the state increasingly feels like a collection of competing ethnic interests rather than one nation with a shared historical mission.

The monarchy, despite all its flaws, was one of the only institutions that could transcend ethnicity because it represented the historical continuity of Ethiopia itself. The Emperor was not just a political leader, he symbolized the Ethiopian state, its history and its civilization. That symbolic legitimacy matters more than people think.

I genuinely believe Ethiopia’s instability today is partly caused by the destruction of the institutions that historically unified the country. You can disagree with the doings of the past monarchs, but removing the crown removed one of the main pillars holding the Ethiopian state together.

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I know most of the people in the sub are Americans who gag just at word "monarchy" but i'd still like to hear what you're thoughts are, i appreciate a friendly and intellectually honest discussion.

Hello everyone,

We are a small team based in Mallorca (Spain), currently in the process of formally establishing a nonprofit association focused on digital skills, employability, technology and international collaboration.

Our registration request has already been submitted to the Spanish Ministry of Interior, and we are currently waiting for the official resolution process to be completed, which may take up to three months.

The idea behind this initiative is relatively simple:

Europe is currently facing a significant shortage of digital and ICT professionals across multiple sectors, and the European Commission has repeatedly highlighted the need to strengthen advanced digital skills and increase the number of ICT specialists across the continent as part of its Digital Decade strategy. Europe aims to reach 20 million ICT specialists by 2030, yet current projections still indicate a major talent gap.

At the same time, countries such as Ethiopia are home to a rapidly growing ecosystem of highly capable and motivated digital professionals -including developers, designers, community managers, digital marketers, creative professionals, founders and other technology-oriented profiles- many of whom remain disconnected from international opportunities despite the enormous potential of local ecosystems.

We believe there is a real opportunity to help build responsible, sustainable and mutually beneficial bridges between both realities.

Our intention is not simply recruitment, and we are not looking to replace or compete with existing local initiatives. On the contrary, we would genuinely like to collaborate with universities, nonprofit organizations, accelerators, startup hubs, engineering communities and ecosystem builders already doing valuable work locally and explore ways to complement and strengthen those efforts together.

More specifically, we would like to:

1. Provide practical training and real-world experience through collaboration with Spanish and European companies operating across technology, digital services and creative industries.

2. Help selected profiles gain experience with modern digital workflows, collaborative environments and remote international work standards.

3. Provide access to modern AI and professional digital tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Figma, Adobe and other software environments commonly used by international teams.

4. Establish relationships with universities and educational institutions in order to identify high-potential students and recent graduates.

5. Create stronger connections between African and European founders, professionals and startup communities to encourage collaboration, networking and knowledge exchange.

6. Support promising talent in improving their professional readiness, digital presence and international accessibility.

7. Explore ways to help talented individuals better navigate the practical barriers that sometimes limit participation in the global digital economy.

At this stage, we are mainly looking for conversations, partnerships, guidance, honest feedback and connections with people who understand the local ecosystem better than we do.

Our broader goal is to contribute to the development of a collaborative ecosystem where African and European talent, startups, universities, founders and digital communities can connect, collaborate and grow together.

If you are connected to universities, developer and digital communities, accelerators, startup ecosystems, nonprofit initiatives or educational and technology programs, we would genuinely appreciate the opportunity to connect and learn from you.

Thank you for reading,

Pedro (my DMs are open). 🙂🫱🏾‍🫲🏻

Hello guys, A lot of Ethiopians mention, traveling to Dubai is cheap because you can cover your traveling expense by bringing someone's luggages or some sort of goods. How true is this? I am basically a broke ass Ethiopian willing to risk going there for the sake of exploration. What is the cheapest possible Dubai stay, please?