Summary:The Horn of Africa Leftists podcast has been on a hiatus for the past two years, but the social media pages have remained active. The host explains that he stopped recording due to the challenges and attacks he faced for providing a leftist analysis of events in the Horn of Africa. He also reflects on the intention behind using the pronoun 'we' in the podcast and the importance of maintaining independence and avoiding opportunism. The host discusses the background and purpose of the podcast, which aims to provide a left alternative perspective and agitate for a return to socialist traditions in the Horn of Africa diaspora. He also highlights the decline of the No More Social Media campaign and the rise of Amhara nationalism as a challenge to Abyssinian fundamentalism. The conversation covers various topics related to the Horn of Africa, including the right of regions to defend themselves, the historical grievances of the Amhara region, the legacy of Yohannes and Menelik, the role of the TPLF, the need for a left alternative analysis, and the criticism of certain media outlets and individuals. The speaker emphasizes the importance of a progressive and inclusive approach, the need to address historical grievances, and the ongoing struggle for unity and resolution in the region.Takeaways:The Horn of Africa Leftists podcast has been on a hiatus for the past two years, but the social media pages have remained active.The host faced challenges and attacks for providing a leftist analysis of events in the Horn of Africa.The podcast aims to provide a left alternative perspective and agitate for a return to socialist traditions in the Horn of Africa diaspora.The No More Social Media campaign has declined, and Amhara nationalism has emerged as a challenge to Abyssinian fundamentalism. Regions in the Horn of Africa have the right to defend themselves and resist oppression.The Amhara region has historical grievances and has been under subjugation by the TPLF.The TPLF aims to continue the legacy of Yohannes and Menelik under the banner of Tigrinya language.There is a need for a left alternative analysis and persuasion in the Horn of Africa.Certain media outlets and individuals need to be more critical and inclusive in their coverage of the region.The focus should be on resolving historical grievances and moving towards unity and progressive change.TitlesMaintaining Independence and Avoiding OpportunismA Left Alternative Perspective for the Horn of Africa Diaspora The Role of the TPLFThe Legacy of Yohannes and MenelikChapters:00:00The Hiatus and Challenges03:15Reflecting and Reviewing07:22Transparency and Criticism13:51Agitating for Change28:34The Decline of the No More Movement33:23The Rise of Amhara Nationalism38:09The Right of Regions to Defend Themselves39:06Historical Grievances of the Amhara Region40:31The Legacy of Yohannes and Menelik41:55The Role of the TPLF46:45The Need for a Left Alternative Analysis51:25Criticism of Media Outlets and Individuals01:05:06Moving Towards Unity and Progressive ChangeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/horn-of-africa-leftists/donations