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The ruling coalition also presided over an economy that has grown faster than any other in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade.
FILE: New Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivers a speech at a rally in Ambo, about 120 km west of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on April 11, 2018. Photo: AFP
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia must pursue multi-party democracy The Prime Minister's chief of staff said Sunday what could be the latest in a series of important changes that swept the country.
The country admits rival parties, but all parliamentary seats are held by the Ethiopian Revolutionary Democratic Front. Since its victory in power in 1991, the country has 100 million people.
The ruling coalition also presided over an economy that has grown faster than any other in sub-Saharan Africa over the past decade. [19659004ButsinceAbiyAhmedisprovidedFirstministerialwealthgovernmenthasreformedreformingthereleaseofpoliticalpoliticiansandthecontrolofthestateontheeconomyandpeacebuildingwithinEritrea]
Abiy was meeting national and regional parties on Sunday and his chief of staff, Fitsum Arega, said in a tweet:
"Prime Minister Abiy concluded : Given our current policy, there is no choice but to pursue a multi-party democracy supported by strong institutions that respect human rights and the state of the world. Right. "
He said the parties appreciated Abiy's political reforms and also wanted changes to the election laws. The government lifted this month the ban on opposition groups that were considered terrorist groups. Elections must be held in 2020.
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