The politics of Ethiopia are the activities associated with the governance of Ethiopia. The government is structured as a federal parliamentary republic with both a President and Prime Minister. The legislature is multicameral,with a house of representatives and a council. The term politics of Ethiopia mainly relates to the political activities in Ethiopia after the late 20th century when democratization took place in the nation. The current political structure of Ethiopia was formed after the Tigrayan People's Liberation Front (TPLF) overthrew dictator President Mengistu Haile Mariam in 1991. A general election was held in June 1994 and Ethiopia has maintained a multiparty political environment until today.
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. In the 2007 census,the city's population was estimated to be 2,739,551 inhabitants. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural,artistic,financial and administrative centre of Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa University (AAU) is a national university located in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia. It is the oldest university in Ethiopia. AAU has thirteen campuses. Twelve of these are situated in Addis Ababa,and one is located in Bishoftu,about 45 kilometres (28 mi) away. AAU has several associated research institutions including the Institute of Ethiopian Studies. The Ministry of Education admits qualified students to AAU based on their score on the Ethiopian University Entrance Examination (EUEE).
Berhanu Nega is an Ethiopian politician who is serving as the current Minister of Education of Ethiopia. He previously was the mayor elect of Addis Ababa,Ethiopia,in the 2005 Ethiopian general elections. He is a founding chairman of the Rainbow Ethiopia:Movement for Democracy and Social Justice and a Deputy Chairman of Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD),for whom he served as chief election campaign strategist. He is also the co-founder and leader of Ginbot 7,an anti-government rebel group. Until mid-2018,he was labelled a terrorist by the Ethiopian government.
Ethiopia is administratively divided into four levels:regions,zones,woredas (districts) and kebele (wards). The country comprises 12 regions and two city administrations under these regions,plenty of zones,woredas and neighbourhood administration:kebeles. In addition to the Twelve federal states within the country,there are two federal-level city administrations in Addis Ababa and Dire Dava.
Alemu Abebe is an Ethiopian politician. He served as mayor of Addis Ababa during the years of Red Terror.
The following is a historical events of Addis Ababa,the capital of Ethiopia,including its formation prior to 20th century by chronology.
Yeka is a district (sub-city) of Addis Ababa,Ethiopia.
Sinknesh Ejigu Wolde-Mariam is an Ethiopian politician,chemist,businesswoman and diplomat.
Workneh Gebeyehu Negewo is an Ethiopian politician. In September 2012,he was appointed Ministry of Transport and he has served as an elected member of Addis Ababa City Council.
Dagmawit Moges Bekele is an Ethiopian politician who was Minister of Transport and Communications of Ethiopia from October 2018 to 14 January 2023. Dagmawit became Deputy Mayor of Addis Ababa in July 2018. She began working as AU's Peace Fund Secretariat since March 2023.
Adanech Abebe is an Ethiopian politician and attorney who is serving as the thirty-second mayor of Addis Ababa since 2021. She has been serving as a deputy mayor from 2020 until 2021. She previously was the Minister of Revenue and Customs Authority from 2018 to 2020,when she became the first female to assume the role of the Federal Attorney General of Ethiopia. She is the first woman to hold the mayorship since it was created in 1910.
Samuel Urkato Kurke is an Ethiopian politician and cabinet minister since October 2018. He was president of Wolaita Sodo University before becoming Ministry of Mines and Petroleum and has been Minister of Science and Higher Education (MoSHE) since August 2020 until the ministry merge into Ministry of Education on 6 October 2021.
Elias Melka Geresu ኤሊያስመልካገረሱwas an Ethiopian record producer and songwriter. Elias became popular after successfully composing Teddy Afro's debut album Abugida,which was released in 2001. Elias has composed more than forty studio albums and has worked with many influential singers in modern Ethiopian music history. Until his death on 4 October 2019,he had played a crucial role in the Ethiopian music industry.
Police brutality in Ethiopia falls under the aegis of the Ethiopian Federal Police (EFP),which has responsibility for safeguarding civil law and abiding the country's constitution under Proclamation 2000,2003 or 2011. Under Federal Police Officer Administration Regulation of 2012,dual obligation is promulgated to reinforce the law that every police officers should respect international human rights instructions and legal liability.
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is the Ethiopian government department responsible for management of mining and petroleum sector in Ethiopia. It was established in 2018 under Proclamation No 1097/2018 and Melese Alemu served as the first Minister of the position. In 2020,Takele Uma Banti succeeded as the Minister of Mines and Petroleum until 14 January 2023. Currently,Habtamu Tegene has been the current minister since 20 January 2023.
Tamagne Beyene is an Ethiopian human rights activist,former actor,comedian and media personality. Born in Gondar,Tamagne was recruited to the Gondar Traditional Group in 1981. He soon joined the Ethiopian National Theatre in 1983,performing as comedian,actor,singer,drummer and saxophonist.
Nassise Chali is an Ethiopian politician,diplomat and lecturer who is currently serving as the Minister of Tourism since 6 October 2021. She was Ambassador of Ethiopia to Canada from 2018.
Habtamu Tegegne is an Ethiopian politician who is serving as the Minister of Mines and Petroleum since 20 January 2023. After serving as a member of the House of People's Representatives (HoPR),he succeeded Takele Uma Banti,who served the ministry from 18 August 2020. He is a member of Prosperity Party.
The Adwa 00KM Museum is a public historical museum located in Piasa,Arada district,Addis Ababa,Ethiopia. Inaugurated on 11 February 2024,the museum is dedicated to the Battle of Adwa,the battle of the First Italo-Ethiopian War where Italian forces defeated by the Ethiopian Army in 1896. Part of Adwa Zero KM Project,the museum lies on 1.5 hectares of land.
