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Ethiopia’s Deputy PM, Demeke Mekonnen, Retires from Politics

Ethiopia’s Deputy PM, Demeke Mekonnen, Retires from Politics

Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, the Vice President of Ethiopia's ruling Prosperity Party, has tendered his resignation. The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, has stepped down from his party, as announced by party officials. The Central Committee of the Prosperity Party stated that, "following the principle of leadership succession and proper procedure, Mr. Demeke has retired with honor." Former Amhara Region President and current Director-General of the National Intelligence and Security Service, as well as an executive member of the party, Mr. Temesgen Tiruneh, has been elected as the Vice President of the Prosperity Party, succeeding…
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Prominent Ethiopian politician leaves his party amid pressure

Prominent Ethiopian politician leaves his party amid pressure

Addis Ababa, April 20/2023, Ethio Negari:- Mr. Andualem Arage wrote on his social media page that he resigned from his political party. One of the founders of the Ethiopian Citizens for Social Justice Party (Ezema) has announced his resignation from the party. Mr. Andualem served as the party's leader from the time it was established, and after its establishment as a member. In his statement to the party, Mr. Andualem stated that, he could not see the rift of Ezema being repaired in the party. He expressed regret that could not get a positive response to their questions in the…
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Ethiopia’s ruling party leader shots dead

Ethiopia’s ruling party leader shots dead

Senior leader of the oromia Prosperity Party was killed by gunmen One of the senior leader in Nekemte city of East Wolega zone in Oromia region was killed by gunmen. Nekemte City Prosperity Party office head Mr. Desalegn Bokonja was killed by armed men at the door of his residence this morning, the government communication office of the city administration announced. The communication office of the city administration announced in a statement on its social page that Mr. Desalegn was shot dead when he left his house to go to work. Before being appointed as the head of the Nekemte…
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