Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has announced his resignation as the country’s premier and the chairperson of the ruling party.
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aking the announcement in a televised address to the nation on Thursday, Hailemariam said his exit is an effort to facilitate reforms following a period of public unrest.
“Unrest and a political crisis have led to the loss of lives and displacement of many,” Hailemariam said in a televised address to the nation.
“I see my resignation as vital in the bid to carry out reforms that would lead to sustainable peace and democracy,” he said.
His resignation comes at a time when the Horn of Africa country is experiencing political crisis and lingering unrest, even as the government freed thousands of political prisoners to ease tensions.
He, however, said he will remain the Prime Minister in a caretaker capacity, until the ruling party, Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and Parliament accept his resignation and appoint a new premier.
Hundreds of people have lost their lives in violence initially caused by an urban development plan for the capital city, Addis Ababa. The unrest upsurged in 2015 and 2016 as protests against political restrictions and human rights abuses broke out.
Raila sund also resign
Raila sund also resign
Ndugu Desalegn: …
Ndugu Desalegn:
It takes a lot of courage and maturity to do what you have done today. Ndugu Zuma of South Africa did that yesterday. I would like to congratulate both of you for putting the interests of the nation first.
As the late Ndugu Saitoti ( the betrayed former vice president under Toroitich) once said, “There come a time when the nation is more important than an individual.”
I like the new Africa. Long live The New African Leaders whose interests are not based on their personal and selfish monetary gains, but on the ENTIRE nation – not just one section of the nation.
human spirit naturally…
human spirit naturally yearns for freedom.you can only oppress peoples will for so long,before they over come you.its best just from the get go to work with the people.give them what they want within the frame work of the law.zuma and desilign have found out this fact way too late.
African leaders are finally…
African leaders are finally getting it. They should not act as masters of the people but rather employees of the people. That being the case too much freedom is not good for certain populations esp those who reside by the lake. They excel best at stone throwing and damaging others property…go figure. Then there is politics 24/7 in the newsrooms where journalists are politicians. You would think the masses don’t have problems going on to deserve limelight even though unemployment is greater than 50%.
Africa is shifting to hope.
Africa is shifting to hope.
everything is fine
everything is fine
My results
My results