Under Abdi's rule, Ogadun was the site of some of the worst human rights abuses in Ethiopian history. The prison has now been closed and is going to be turned into a museum. All political prisoners have been released; many are even in government.
This weekend marks three decades since the wall fell, yet stark divides remain between East and West. We revisit that moment of hope that remains unfulfilled. Ethiopia’s Somali state was until recently the country’s most repressive; a visit to one of its prisons reveals a tremendous transformation for the better. And China’s effort to boost its national football team: naturalising foreign talents. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here
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