Ethiopian prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn has submitted a resignation letter after the worst anti-government protests in a quarter of a century, saying he hoped the surprise decision would help planned reforms succeed and create a “lasting peace”. The 53-year-old prime minister said he will continue in his role until the “power transition is completed”. A favourite to replace the prime minister is the head of Ethiopia’s Oromia region, Lemma Megerssa. But a legal scholar at Mekelle University, Meressa Tsehaye, said the deputy prime minister is widely expected to succeed Mr Hailemariam. He also served as deputy prime minister and foreign minister under the former leader before assuming power.

Source: Ethiopian News February 15, 2018 13:52 UTC