What does eprdf mean?
| Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front | |
|---|---|
| Political position | After 1991: Centre-left to left-wing Until 1991: Far-left |
| Colours | Red |
| Party flag | |
| Website |
Who is the father of Ethiopian history?
Emperor Menelik II
The Emperor Menelik II (1889-1913), was the final great unifier and moderniser of what we now call Ethiopia. He founded Addis Ababa in 1887, introduced electricity, telephones, schools and hospitals and initiated the construction of the Addis Ababa – Djibouti Railway.
What was Ethiopia’s old name?
Abyssinia
In English, and generally, outside of Ethiopia, this country was once historically known as Abyssinia. This toponym was derived from the Latinized form of the ancient Habash.
When did ABIY Ahmed come to power?
On 2 April 2018, Abiy Ahmed was elected as Prime Minister of Ethiopia by the House of Representatives and sworn in.
What makes Ethiopia unique?
Ethiopia is indeed the only country in Africa where different religions live together in relative peace- what a nice example of tolerance! Furthermore, Ethiopia is the only African country with its own script, which was developed in the second century after Christ.
Why was the EPRDF important to the Ethiopians?
On top of that, EPRDF’s political analysis in which it condemned the preceding Ethiopian regimes and promised for the respect of the rights of nations and nationalities as well as better future brought more support for the organization. EPRDF redefined Ethiopia, Ethiopian history, Ethiopian heroes, and symbols representing Ethiopia.
Is the EPRDF part of the ruling coalition?
…which was part of the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) ruling coalition.
What did EPRDF do during the transitional period?
The Charter laid down the rules governing the Transitional Government as well as set the principles for the Transitional Period (1991-1995). During the transition, EPRDF used different political labeling to isolate and weaken its opponents and solidify its power as a sole political organization governing Ethiopia.
What is the political philosophy of the EPRDF?
Some people state that the EPRDF has not espoused a well-defined unified ideology or political philosophy. Its members held a variety of positions that could be broadly defined as being to the left of the opposition parties.