Squeeze-out of minority shareholders under the Ethiopian commercial code: A critical analysis of its compliance with the Ethiopian constitution and UNGP
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2025-03-01
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Addis Ababa University
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This paper critically examines the concept of squeezing out of minority shareholders under the
Ethiopian Commercial Code, focusing on its compliance with the Ethiopian Constitution and
the United Nations Guiding Principles (UNGP) on Business and Human Rights. The study
explores the legal framework governing minority shareholder rights in Ethiopia, highlighting
the recent amendments in the Commercial Code that empower majority shareholders to enforce
a squeeze-out. Through a detailed analysis, the paper assesses whether these provisions align
with constitutional guarantees of property rights, the right to fair treatment, and nondiscrimination.
The findings reveal some gaps in the protection of minority shareholders,
raising concerns about potential human rights violations. The findings underscore the need for
a balanced approach that safeguards minority interests while facilitating corporate efficiency
and growth.
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the right to fair treatment, and nondiscrimination. The findings reveal some gaps in the protection of minority shareholders