Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed came to power at a time when unrest had engulfed the country for about four years. On February 15, 2018, Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn resigned unexpectedly, leaving the top position vacant. He won widespread praise with his decision to release hundreds of political prisoners, journalists and activists, as well as for inviting back opposition political parties from abroad. Newspapers and magazines that carry opinions are now widely available on the streets of Addis Ababa. The prime minister has called on them to merge, suggesting that three to six are enough.

Source: Ethiopian News April 01, 2019 13:18 UTC