Ethiopia’s ruling coalition has elected a new leader from the country’s Oromo ethnic group, which has been at the centre of nearly three years of anti-government protests. Abiy Ahmed was elected with more than 60% of the vote, according to state-affiliated media. The vote paves the way for him to take over as prime minister … Read more
Ethiopia’s government has charged three prominent opposition activists with inciting riots, destroying property and plotting a coup, a government spokesman told AFP on Wednesday. The allegations come after months of clashes between police and anti-government protesters that killed hundreds and were only quelled after authorities declared a nationwide state of emergency in October. Those facing … Read more
A prominent opposition leader in Ethiopia has been detained after he returned from Europe. Merera Gudina had violated Ethiopia’s state of emergency by having contact with “terrorist” and “anti-peace” groups, state-linked media reported. Mr Merera criticised the state of emergency in an address to the European parliament on 9 November. The government imposed it in … Read more