Ethiopia has declared a state of emergency, a day after prime minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigned. On Friday, the ruling coalition’s council announced the move was meant to uphold the rule of law and to stem a wave of anti-government protests. The minority Tigray community dominates the ruling coalition and opposition complain they enjoy disproportionate influence and representation in government. From Oct. 2016 to Aug. 2017, authorities also imposed an emergency rule following deadly protests. A spate of violence has also ensued between the Oromos and the ethnic Somalis recently, showcasing the governance troubles facing the Tigray-led ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) party.

Source: Ethiopian News February 16, 2018 21:00 UTC