The 1995 Federal Constitution of Ethiopia explicitly recognizes the right of “nations, nationalities, and peoples” to self-determination, up to and including secession (Article 39). In this spirit, the Tigray Regional State Constitution was promulgated to organize the state’s executive, legislative, and judicial branches; define the relationship between the regional government and the federal government; and protect the cultural and political rights of Tigray’s diverse communities. The document typically mirrors the federal structure: a State Council (legislature) elected every five years, a President appointed as chief executive, and a Supreme Court.
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Ethiopia’s federal system, established in 1995, grants substantial autonomy to its nine regional states. Each region is empowered to draft its own constitution, provided it does not contradict the Federal Constitution. The Tigray Regional State Constitution—adopted in 2001 and amended several times—serves as a critical case study of how regional charters both enable self-governance and become flashpoints in central-regional power struggles. Understanding its provisions, evolution, and contested status is essential for anyone analyzing Ethiopia’s modern political crises. Understanding its provisions
The Constitution OF The Federal State of Tigray - Law Ethiopia established in 1995
Led by the Regional President and the Executive Committee.