The transition that Ethiopia has been undergoing the past few months is viewed by many as promising that would eventually lead the country to be part of the privileged groups of countries where there are democratic institutions and democratic systems governing the political establishment.
Ethiopian history unfortunately has not had many encouraging episodes of free and democratic governments who were elected by the people. Beginning from the imperial times up to the most recent periods, the way the country has been governed has not been up to those democratic standards that millions would cherish. If we think of the number of years during which the country has lived in freedom and independence without the interference or submission to alien forces as has had happened to almost the entire African continent, the level of political consciousness and maturity leaves a lot to be desired. We should have been examples of democracy and good governance for others.
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