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Op-ed: Ethiopia's constitutional reform could give prime minister more power11 September 2026
Since 2018, Abiy Ahmed has been the most powerful man in Ethiopian politics, governing the country during some of its most trying days in recent history. From t…
Op-ed: Introducing term limits for prime ministers won't solve Ethiopia's democracy problems27 May 2026
Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has revived debate over whether the country should impose term limits on its head of government. Speaking before the Nationa…
Ethiopia's parliament to approve legislation to extend interim regional administrations2 April 2025
The Ethiopian parliament is expected to approve a new legislation on Tuesday, according to a report by BBC Amharic. If approved, the Federal government will be …
In Ethiopia, upper house approves creation of 12th regional state6 July 2023
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia's upper house of parliament on Wednesday approved the creation of a 12th regional state after the latest referendum for greater self-rule…
In Ethiopia, government-funded think tank releases study calling for constitutional change24 May 2023
Government Think Tank Calls for Constitutional Amendment in Ethiopia —
Ethiopia's long-standing 29-year-old constitution has been a source of controversy and …