Tag: regional balance
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Awassa at a Crossroads: Federal City Status as a Path to Economic Revival, Accountability and National Balance
Awassa at a Crossroads: A City, a Model, a Moment Awassa, the capital of Ethiopia’s Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples (SNNP) region, has long symbolized regional diversity and shared progress. As debates roil about its future governance structure, the city stands at a critical juncture. Advocates argue that granting Awassa federal city status could unlock…
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Rotational Presidency North-South: Constitutional Backing
Introduction: A Call for Constitutional Entrenchment The National Forum of Former Legislators (NFFL) has renewed a concerted push for a constitutional amendment that would entrench a rotational presidency between the northern and southern parts of the country. Proponents argue that a formalized power-sharing arrangement would promote political equity, reduce recurrent tensions, and foster a sense…