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Ethiopia ranks 133rd in 2026 World Justice Project Rule of Law Index

World Justice Project Rule of Law Index Ethiopia government accountability corruption charges

Ethiopia has fallen to 133rd place out of 143 countries in the 2026 World Justice Project (WJP) Rule of Law Index, according to the latest report. The country recorded an overall score of 0.36, representing a decline from its previous position.

Ethiopia’s performance remains significantly below the global average of 0.55 and the African average of 0.45. The index highlights specific weaknesses in several dimensions, including ranking 134th globally for constraints on government powers and 137th for fundamental rights. While the country saw a slight improvement in order and security, it remains near the bottom of global rankings.

In a separate legal development, Ethiopian federal prosecutors have charged 13 individuals with corruption and money laundering. The charges involve an alleged scheme to collect over 1.13 billion birr through fraudulent professional competency certifications for citizens seeking employment abroad. The defendants include former senior officials from the Ministry of Labour and Skills and private employment agency operators.

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Berhanu Aleqa · Ethiopia · Ministry of Labour and Skills · World Justice Project

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Ethiopia Identifies Three Potential Sites for First Nuclear Power Plant [wazema.substack.com]
Adherence to rule of law takes a tumble as Zambia ranks 25th out of 34 in Africa [www.zambiamonitor.com]
Ethiopia falls to 133rd place in 2026 World Justice Project Rule‑of‑Law Index [kenya-today.com]