The Horn of Africa nation’s electoral board delayed the vote from August because of the coronavirus pandemic. Lawmakers are assessing how to deal with the legality of the government given that the mandate of the current administration expires on Oct. 10. The Council of Constitutional Inquiry, a body that investigates constitutional disputes, is expected to propose a way forward later this month. The ruling Prosperity Party opposed the postponement of the election, Abiy said. ( Updates with the House of Federation speaker’s resignation in penultimate paragraph )

Source: Ethiopian News June 08, 2020 14:25 UTC