Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said on Thursday he had submitted his resignation as both premier and the chairman of the ruling coalition. Hailemariam has faced nationwide protests following his government's harsh crackdown on dissent and opposition. "Unrest and a political crisis have led to the loss of lives and displacement of many," Hailemariam said in a televised address to the nation. The unrest spread the following year with protests against political restrictions. The 53-year-old prime minister will continue in his role until the "power transition is completed," the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate reported.

Source: Ethiopian News February 15, 2018 13:30 UTC