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Ethiopia: Ruling Party Council Set Date for Eagerly Awaited Meeting
Addis Standard, 27 February 2018
No change of top leadership within ANDM as Demeke Mekonnen and Gedu Andargachew remain as chairman and deputy of the party; Getachew Ambaye, formerly the minister of Justice and… Read more »
Ethiopia Ruling Council To Elect New Prime Minister
The council of Ethiopia's ruling party will begin a three-day meeting on March 1 to discuss among others, the approval of the resignation of former prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn, and the election of his successor.
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Ethiopia: UN Welcomes Steps Towards Governance Reforms and Increased Political Participation
UN News, 26 February 2018
The United Nations on Friday took note of the recent decision by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn, to resign, to 'allow further political reforms to take place… Read more »
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Africa: Ethiopia's Stability Envisages Africa's Inclusive Development
Ethiopian Herald, 25 February 2018
As Ethiopia is the second most populous nation in Africa, its main challenges are sustaining its progressive economic growth and ensuring poverty reduction, which requires… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Standoff as Security Forces Detain Recently Released Opposition Politicians
Addis Standard, 27 February 2018
No one could “intervene to break a standoff” as a group of recently released prominent opposition party members, including Dr. Merera Gudina and Bekele Gerba, chairman… Read more »
InFocus
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In picking the next prime minister, the ruling party should send a clear message to the citizens and the jittery international partners by choosing a capable leader who can unite ... Read more »
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This decision is counterproductive to the government's stated goals of political reform and inclusive governance. It undercuts security by emboldening those who believe that ... Read more »
