The members of Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice (EZEMA) removed Education Minister Berhanu Nega (Prof.) from party leadership during an emergency meeting today, replacing him with Eyob Mesafint. The assembly also voted to replace Behanu’s deputy, Yohannes Mekonnen—chair of building construction at the Ethiopian Institute of Architecture, Building Construction and City Development—with Nigatu Wolde. The changes at the top are in line with party rules, which limit terms to five years. EZEMA also published its manifesto for the upcoming seventh national election during the emergency meeting in the halls of the Adwa Victory Memorial today. EZEMA currently holds four of Parliament’s 547 seats.

Source: Ethiopian News March 08, 2026 15:04 UTC