“We are on board the ship of death.”
However, specific details regarding the timeline and terms of this reorganization were not provided. In a previous referendum held on February 6, the residents of the respective areas had overwhelmingly voted in favor of the regrouping. Unfortunately, the results were invalidated due to irregularities in the Wilayat zone. Consequently, a new ballot was conducted on June 19, resulting in an overwhelming majority favoring integration into the new region.
The current Ethiopian Constitution, established in 1995 following the downfall of the military-Marxist Derge regime, originally divided Ethiopia into nine regional states based on ethnolinguistic criteria. These regions were granted significant powers within a federal system. However, the Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples’ Region (SNNPR) stood out as it encompassed numerous minority groups among the country’s approximately 80 ethnicities. The SNNPR has experienced tensions and violence in recent years.
He continued, “Selam’s association with Infinix Mobile will strongly resonate with our target audience, amplifying brand awareness and propelling our commitment to provide innovative mobile solutions to our valued customers.”
Infinix Mobile is a part of China-based Transsion Holdings Co Ltd, which also manufactures Tecno and itel smartphones. In 2022, the combined market shares of its brands — Tecno, Infinix, and itel — reached 14%, 10%, and 8% in Africa, securing the second, fourth, and fifth positions, according to Counterpoint Research.
