Ethiopia's Constitutional Reform Could Strengthen Abiy's Mandate
A planned presidential system would reshape political power in the country, according to Deutsche Welle.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stands to benefit from a planned constitutional reform, Deutsche Welle reported, which would introduce a new presidential system reshaping the country's political power.
The change could give Abiy a more powerful mandate in office, according to the report.
Sources
- Ethiopia's constitutional reform: What does it mean — especially for Abiy? — Deutsche Welle — English
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