PG7, which until July this year, was considered a terrorist organisation, has agreed to work with three political parties; Semayawi (Blue), Ethiopian Democratic Party (EDP) and the former Unity Party. Andargachew Tsige, PG7’s Secretary General said the parties agreed to pursue and advocate for citizen based politics during a meeting held in the capital, Addis Ababa. Other parties including prime minister Abiy Ahmed’s political party have undergone restructuring, including changing names and logos ahead of the 2020 vote. READMOREODPPG7, ODF and OLF were all previously operating in exile, until they responded to ongoing democratic reforms championed by Abiy’s government. Mideksa said reforms that are being discussed are needed to build democratic institutions and strengthen cooperation among political parties.

Source: Ethiopian News December 23, 2018 16:30 UTC