Competing political parties in Ethiopia on Thursday signed a peace pact as part of democratic efforts as the country gears towards crucial polls slated for 2020. Reports indicate that over 100 parties were signatories to the code of conduct document at an event held in the capital Addis Ababa. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed signed the document on behalf of the ruling coalition, the Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Democratic Front, EPRDF. Appointed in 2018, Mideksa and her team are tasked with organizing highly expected 2020 polls. Abiy has in the past held talks with opposition parties and spoken about his determination to ensure the polls are free, fair and credible.

Source: Ethiopian News March 15, 2019 01:52 UTC