A state of emergency has been declared in Ethiopia just a day after Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced his resignation.
State media reported that “A state of emergency has been declared as of now,” citing a decision by the council of ministers.
Hailemariam Desalegn 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.
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
