Hailemariam Desalegn

Rare photo of former communist leader sparks debate whether he should be pardonedRare photo of former communist leader sparks debate whether he should be pardoned

Rare photo of former communist leader sparks debate whether he should be pardoned

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (August 2, 2018) A photo of former Ethiopian communist leader, Mengistu Hailemariam and Hailemariam Desalegn,…

6 years ago
Ethiopia: TPLF presses for dismissal of MPs opposed to state of emergencyEthiopia: TPLF presses for dismissal of MPs opposed to state of emergency

Ethiopia: TPLF presses for dismissal of MPs opposed to state of emergency

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 22, 2018) The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), the core of the ruling coalition,…

7 years ago
Ethiopia: Ruling party to meet Sunday to pick Prime MinisterEthiopia: Ruling party to meet Sunday to pick Prime Minister

Ethiopia: Ruling party to meet Sunday to pick Prime Minister

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (March 7, 2018) Ethiopia’s ruling coalition will meet on Sunday to elect its chairman, who…

7 years ago
BREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignationBREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignation

BREAKING: Ethiopian Prime Minister submits resignation

By Engidu Woldie ESAT News (February 15, 2018) In a televised address to the nation, Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Hailemariam Desalegn,…

7 years ago
Ethiopian regime to release “some” political prisoners as popular pressure mountsEthiopian regime to release “some” political prisoners as popular pressure mounts

Ethiopian regime to release “some” political prisoners as popular pressure mounts

by Engidu Woldie ESAT News (January 3, 2018) In an unprecedented move by a regime known for cruel treatment of…

7 years ago
U.S. envoy to U.N. visits Ethiopia amid reports of ethnic clashesU.S. envoy to U.N. visits Ethiopia amid reports of ethnic clashes

U.S. envoy to U.N. visits Ethiopia amid reports of ethnic clashes

ESAT News (October 24, 2017) United States envoy to the U.N., Ambassador Nikki Haley is in Ethiopia as part of…

7 years ago
Destabilized regime declares state of emergency in EthiopiaDestabilized regime declares state of emergency in Ethiopia

Destabilized regime declares state of emergency in Ethiopia

  ESAT News (October 9, 2016) The TPLF-led government, shaken by widespread protests, declared Sunday a six-month long state of…

8 years ago