Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has submitted a letter of resignation, said state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate station. Picture: AP Photo/Michael Tewelde, FileAddis Ababa, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has submitted a letter of resignation, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate station reported on Thursday. The resignation of Hailemariam, in power since 2012, comes amid protracted anti-government protests and follows a nationwide state of emergency last year. In a short statement, Hailemariam said he was not quitting politics, but wanted to continue his work to reform Ethiopia. However, in 2015, months of anti-government demonstrations spread across Ethiopia, leaving hundreds dead and prompting parliament to declare a 10-month state nationwide state of emergency in October 2016.

Source: Ethiopian News February 15, 2018 13:07 UTC