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What is "Zenawism"?

  • Ethnic federalism principles

  • Economic policies

  • Military strategies

  • Educational reforms

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Ethnic federalism principles, known as "Zenawism," were developed by the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) in Ethiopia. These principles emphasize the autonomy of ethnic groups within a federal system, with each group having its own territory and government. The TPLF implemented Zenawism after coming to power in 1991, creating a federal system with nine ethnically based regional states.
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