Hailemariam Desalegn said “I see my resignation as vital in the bid to carry out reforms that would lead to sustainable peace and democracy.”Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn, has resigned from his government post, as well as chairman of the ruling coalition. Desalegn previously served as deputy prime minister and foreign minister under former Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi. When Zenawi passed away in 2012, Desalegn assumed the prime minister position. Hundreds of people lost their lives in Addis Ababa after an urban development plan was approved for the capital city. Some of those that have been freed included opposition leader Bekele Gerba and top blogger Eskinder Nega, according to Africa News.

Source: Ethiopian News February 15, 2018 15:00 UTC