In this study the challenges and opportunities with regard to entrenching the culture of peace across the aspects of democracy, non-violent political struggle, and inter-ethnic and inter-religious tolerance and solidarity in Ethiopia are examined by a qualitative methodological approach. The findings revealed that authoritarian political culture, lack of inclusiveness of the democratization process, unfavorable socio-economic conditions, and EPRDFs ideology present the major challenge against democratic consolidation. The history of the Ethiopian state, demands of ethnic federalism and ethnic...