PoliticsEthiopia’s constitutional reform: What could it mean — especially for Abiy?

Ethiopia is considering a constitutional overhaul that could merge the prime minister’s and president’s offices, turning the largely ceremonial presidency into the country’s political center. The change could further empower Abiy Ahmed. Supporters say a directly elected president could strengthen national identity, while critics warn presidential systems are more prone to dictatorship and stress the need for accountability.

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