The 2018 Transition of Ethiopia towards Constitutionalism: Challenges and Opportunities
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2020-02
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
This thesis aims at addressing questions such as what is political transition, what is
constitutionalism and what is the nexus between transition and constitutionalism. It answers
whether there is political transition in Ethiopia in 2018 and addresses the challenges and
opportunities of the 2018 transition towards constitutionalism. Apart from theoretical
explications, the discussion is backed up by examination of the practical scenario of the
country. Moreover, in addition to a discussion on the theoretical aspect of transition and
constitutionalism, the thesis examines how transitions should be governed for successful
democratization.
After discussing all the above issues, the author argues that, in 2018 a reform type political
transition has taken place in Ethiopia. The reform brought both opportunities and challenges
towards ensuring constitutionalism. The author recommends the government should go
forward in the positive beginnings and take legal action against the unwanted outcomes of the
transition to ensure constitutionalism.