The Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Hailemariam Desalegn has in a shock move tendered in his resignation without giving a reason.
The country’s state TV reported that Mr. Desalegn has also stepped down as chairman of the country’s ruling coalition.
Desalegn departure is coming at a time when the country has witnessed series of anti-government protests in Ethiopia’s largest regions, Oromia and Amhara.
Several deaths have been recorded from these protests with scores left injured.
The government of Ethiopia in January this year released the country’s opposition leader, Merera Gudina from prison.
Merera Gudina who is the leader of the Oromo Federalist Congress was facing multiple charges, including association with terrorist groups.
Like other political prisoners, the Ethiopian government announced that it was going to drop charges against over 500 of such prisoners.
Ethiopia has witnessed repeated violent demonstrations since 2015, with protesters calling for political and economic reform, and an end to state corruption.
Source: Africafeeds.com
