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Opposition figure named Ethiopia's election boss

Former judge and leading opposition Birtukan Mideksa who has been sworn in as the head of Ethiopia's electoral board. PHOTO | BBC

By  BBC

A former judge and leading opposition figure has been sworn in as the head of Ethiopia's electoral board.

Ms Birtukan Mideksa is the latest significant appointment of a woman to a key public office.

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