Global Media Reports on Late Stages of the Ethiopia Political Crisis

Introduction

As the Ethiopia crisis develops, conflict has escalated within the nation. From strikes and protests to government restrictions, the nation is in turmoil and chaos. Other states report on this crisis and how it may impact the world’s future.

Global Coverage

Following the resignation of the prime minister, Reuters reports on the search for a new prime minister in Ethiopia. Due to the political crisis caused by this resignation, Ethiopia’s ruling coalition would nominate a new prime minister to take the seat. Reuters shows the government perspective of the crisis and how there are measures being made to restore power and stability.

The state of emergency imposed on Ethiopia following the crisis has incited chaos and conflict on the streets of Ethiopia. Due to the protests of the state of emergency, the capital and largest region of Ethiopia has shut down. France 24 reports that the resignation has caused a strike against the government and focuses on how the shutdown continues to affect the daily lives of citizens.

The U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is visiting Ethiopia amidst the crisis. Before his visit, there have been many strikes in the region surrounding the capitol. Nazret also details the circumstances involving the strike and the conflict it is causing amidst foreign visits. This is Secretary Tillerson's first state visit in sub-Saharan Africa. However, with the current unrest, Ethiopia reports on the disturbances that are causing instability in the nation during this government visit.

VOA (Voice of America), divulges how the Ethiopian government has reacted to these anti-government protests. The Ethiopian defense minister is taking measures to arrest those involved in these anti-government protests and control the situation in Ethiopia. The U.S. focuses on the overall situation amidst Tillerson’s visit, as mentioned above.

Ghana Web, Ghana’s English news outlet, emphasizes the ratification of the implementation of the state of emergency by Ethiopia’s Attorney General and its immediate results. Claiming that it maintains constitutional order in Ethiopia, the government has stressed which acts are prohibited during such protests and strikes, such as obstructing law enforcement. This source from Ghana reveals the government’s enforcement of rule of law.

Main Takeaways

The current crisis in Ethiopia, in particular the shutdown of the capitol and halt of business, has adversely affected their citizens. But looking at the emergency from a global perspective, foreign officials such as Secretary Tillerson have been forced into a dangerous situation to discuss international relations while the strikes and protests progress. Media are addressing the dangers the crisis has caused in Ethiopia and how the government is desperately trying to control its nation through suppression. Read more here