Ethiopia’s Abiy could consolidate power as ‘executive president’
ADDIS ABABA – A weeks-long political dialogue in Ethiopia has backed constitutional changes to create a new presidential system that could extend Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s control over the country. Abiy, 50, has ruled the Horn of Africa country of 130 million since 2018.His party won another landslide victory at elections in June, albeit in... The post Ethiopia’s Abiy could consolidate power as ‘executive president’ appeared first on New Era .
ADDIS ABABA – A weeks-long political dialogue in Ethiopia has backed constitutional changes to create a new presidential system that could extend Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s control over the country. Abiy, 50, has ruled the Horn of Africa country of 130 million since 2018. His party won another landslide victory at elections in June, albeit in the midst of a crackdown on the opposition and media.
