Mr Desalegn took over power in August 2012 from Mr Meles Zenawi who died in office. Mr Desalegn said Ethiopia is now at a critical point in history. By ANDUALEM SISAYMore by this AuthorAddis AbabaEthiopians began reflecting on the future of their country following a televised statement Thursday of the resignation of Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn. While some say his decision was long overdue, others did not take the statement of intent seriously, suggesting Mr Hailemariam was testing their minds. That of Jacob Zuma and Prime Minster Hailemariam Desalegn, South African president and Ethiopian prime minster respectively.

Source: Ethiopian News February 15, 2018 16:52 UTC