Constitution

Tigray-federal tit-for-tat threatens trouble

Both the House of Federation and Tigray's government are acting unconstitutionally. Unless the mutual antagonism ceases, conflict may ensue.

6 years

Neither premier’s power grab nor polls will unpick our political puzzle

Turmoil may follow the decision to politicize the pandemic, while an election prior to reconciliation would probably be violent anyway.

6 years

Council of Constitutional Inquiry verdict: “Because I said so!”

The CCI's reasoning and recommendations regarding delaying the election beyond the end of the governments' terms were fallacious and self-serving.

6 years

Interpretation may have failed—but the constitution is what the upper house says it is

Despite the weak legal reasoning, there is no justification for disobeying the House of Federation decision to extend the incumbent governments’…

6 years

Ethiopia needs an inclusive two-year transitional period

Rather than unilateral legal ploys, Ethiopia need a minimum two-year transitional period that places constraints on the government.

6 years

The constitutional hearings did not show there was a case for interpretation

With summoned legal experts agreeing that direct application of a constitutional provision is the correct course, where was the case…

6 years

Ethiopia’s constitution is a framework for continuing political negotiation

Prosperity Party’s plan to stay in office after the end of its term through a constitutional interpretation process may take…

6 years

To resolve constitutional dilemma, interpretation is insufficient

Ethiopia's faces a tricky trade-off between protecting public health and ensuring democratic governance. Political dialogue is needed.

6 years

Beating around the bush on the constitutional conundrum

Rather than focusing solely on a questionable constitutional interpretation process, complementary pathways through the election delay should be considered.

6 years