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The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF; Amharic: የኢትዮጵያ ሕዝቦች አብዮታዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ግንባር, romanized: Ye’Ītiyop’iya Ḥizibochi Ābiyotawī Dīmokirasīyawī Ginibari) was an ethnic federalist [4] political coalition in Ethiopia that existed from 1989 to 2019.
Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Army (EPRA) [1] Ideology: Non-ethnic federalism Social democracy Democratic socialism Historical: Marxism–Leninism (1972–84) Maoism [2] Political position: Left-wing (1984–present) Historical: Far-left (1972–1984) National affiliation: United Ethiopian Democratic Forces: Colors: Red and yellow: Website ...
This week Ethiopia’s government entered the controversial sixth year of its five-year mandate. Covid-19 has produced plenty of political drama these last few months, but Ethiopia has experienced ...
Early Abiy Ahmed tenure was characterized by major reforms in human rights, including releasing several political prisoners that were detained by EPRDF regime. [3] After the Tigrayan rebels captured Dessie and advanced towards the capital, Abiy declared state of emergency on 2 November 2021, encouraging mass arrests individuals "suspected of collaborating with terrorist groups" without warrant.
The term politics of Ethiopia mainly relates to the political activities in Ethiopia after the late 20th century when democratization took place in the nation. The current political structure of Ethiopia was formed after the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) overthrew dictator President Mengistu Haile Mariam in 1991. A general election ...
Democratic backsliding in Ethiopia is ongoing, most notably under the administration of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.Since he assumed power in April 2018, Ahmed has played a crucial role in reforms in Ethiopian politics and the reversal of policies implemented by the former ruling party, the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF).
In March 2018, the EPRDF nominated Abiy Ahmed to succeed Desalegn, and he was made Prime Minister by the Ethiopian parliament on 2 April. [47] The 42-year-old Abiy reformed the country's economy, released political opponents, allowed the return of exiles, relaxed press restrictions, and freed diverse political groups to organize.
It was the first multi-party election in Ethiopia since the 2005 election. [8] The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), the political coalition that had dominated Ethiopian politics since the overthrow of the Derg regime in 1991, was dissolved on 1 December 2019.