Introduction In January 2018, African states gathered in Addis Ababa to adopt the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa (African Disability Rights Protocol). This groundbreaking instrument aims to protect and promote the human rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs) across the continent, aligning with—yet going beyond—the scope of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Although the Protocol came into force on June 5, 2024, Ethiopia has yet to sign or ratify it. This article reflects on the key potential benefits of ratifying the Protocol for Ethiopia and its disability community.