By AFP More by this AuthorADDIS ABABAEthiopia declared a state of emergency on Sunday following months of violent anti-government protests, according to an official statement. "The state of emergency was declared following a thorough discussion by the Council of Ministers on the loss of lives and property damages occurring in the country," Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said. Ethiopia, for past five years, has been hit by protests. The ruling Ethiopia People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front has achievements to show for its 25 years in power in terms of economic development and improved health and education. In theory, Ethiopia has embraced democracy but hurdles are put in the way of potential rival parties that currently, there are no opposition MPs.

Source: Daily Nation June 07, 2020 07:09 UTC