Ethiopia
2026
- GOVERNMENT
- federal republic
- CONSTITUTION
- August 22, 1995
- LEGAL SYSTEM
- based on civil law
- LEGISLATIVE SYSTEM
- bicameral, Federation Council and House of Representatives
- JUDICIAL SYSTEM
- Federal Supreme Court
RELIGIONS
60.8% Christians, 32.8% Muslims, 4.6% traditional, 1.8% other
From the country
- MAY 26, 2018EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
ETHIOPIA PARDONS SENIOR OPPOSITION LEADER SENTENCED TO DEATH
Ethiopia pardoned an opposition leader with British citizenship who had been sentenced to death, the latest in a series of pardons and releases of jailed dissidents announced in the wake of years of violent unrest.
- JANUARY 1, 2018EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
In 2017, Ethiopia became de facto abolitionist, after 10 consecutive year without executions.
In 2017, Ethiopia became de facto abolitionist, after 10 consecutive year without executions.
- AUGUST 15, 2017EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
despite strong public support, the House of Representatives has today voted
despite strong public support, the House of Representatives has today voted
- JANUARY 1, 2017EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
- JANUARY 1, 2016EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
JANUARY 10, 2015Saudi ArabiaDEATH PENALTYSAUDI ARABIA: ETHIOPIAN KILLER MAID GETS DEATH SENTENCE
A penal court in Taif has sentenced an Ethiopian maid to death for killing her woman sponsor with an axe.
- JANUARY 1, 2015EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
NOVEMBER 16, 2014EthiopiaDEATH PENALTYKUWAIT: SIHAM’S MURDERER SENTENCED TO DEATH
The criminal court in Kuwait sentenced an Ethiopian maid who stabbed her employer’s daughter to death.
- JULY 4, 2014EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
UK STANDS ACCUSED OVER EXTRADITION OF ETHIOPIAN OPPOSITION LEADER
The Foreign Office has been accused of failing to act to prevent the extradition to Ethiopia of an opposition
- JANUARY 1, 2014EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
Aggravated murder and crimes against the State or humanity are capital crimes.
- JUNE 26, 2013EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
KUWAIT: DEATH SENTENCE FOR BRIDE KILLER
A Kuwaiti court sentenced an Ethiopian domestic helper to death for killing a Kuwaiti bride a day before
- APRIL 26, 2013EthiopiaDEATH PENALTY
the Federal High Court sentenced eight members and leaders of the Gambella People’s Liberation
the Federal High Court sentenced eight members and leaders of the Gambella People’s Liberation