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Ethiopia Fires Three University Presidents for Embezzlement

Ethiopia Fires Three University Presidents for Embezzlement

The Ministry of Education has dismissed the presidents of three universities following allegations of fund embezzlement. This decision comes after a review by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Budget and Financial Affairs, which scrutinized the implementation of the Ministry of Finance's nine-month plan and identified significant budget mismanagement within the universities. During a performance review with the House of Representatives, the Ministry of Finance revealed that the presidents of Wolaita Sodo University, Gambella University, and Mizan-Tepi University were removed from their positions due to findings from an audit. Additionally, Addis Ababa University of Science and Technology, Debre Berhan…
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