The 3 Primary Instruments of Law
Explore authenticated statutory instruments promulgated by the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.
Proclamations
Primary legislative statutes enacted directly by the House of Peoples' Representatives. Regulates national policies, codes, criminal law, and budgets.
Council Regulations
Delegated legislation issued by the Council of Ministers (Cabinet) to establish executive procedures, operational frameworks, and state enterprises.
Ministerial Directives
Enacted by Ministries, the National Bank of Ethiopia, and Regulatory Authorities to govern operational standards, tariffs, and technical guidelines.
Negarit Gazette
Pursuant to Proclamation No. 3/1995, every federal statute must be officially published in the Negarit Gazette to enter into legal force.
Recently Promulgated Federal Laws
Showing official authenticated statutory enactments in force across the Federal Republic.
A Proclamation to Ratify the Loan Agreement Between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and French Republic Proclamation No. 1439/2026
A Proclamation to Ratify the Loan Agreement Between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and French Republic Proclamation No. 1439/2026
A Proclamation to Ratify the Loan Agreement Between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and French Republic Proclamation No. 1439/2026
Association Proclamation No. 1431/2026 || A Proclamation to Ratify the Loan Agreement Between the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and International Developmen
A PROCLAMATION TO RATIFY THE BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE PROCLAMATION NO 1420/2026
A PROCLAMATION TO RATIFY THE BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF SIERRA LEONE PROCLAMATION NO 1417/2026
A PROCLAMATION TO RATIFY THE BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA PROCLAMATION NO 1419/2026
A PROCLAMATION TO RATIFY THE BILATERAL AIR SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENT OF THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA PROCLAMATION NO 1418/2026
A PROCLAMATION TO RATIFY THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA AND EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA PROCLAMATION No. 1406/2026
A PROCLAMATION TO RATIFY THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA AND EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF KOREA PROCLAMATION No. 1407/2026
A PROCLAMATION TO RATIFY THE LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE FEDERAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF ETHIOPIA AND EUROPEAN INVESTMENT BANK PROCLAMATION No. 1415/2026
Attached Document Note on the REGULATION No 578/2025 COUNCIL OF MINISTERS REGULATION TO PROVIDE FEE PAYABLE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL THEATER
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The FDRE Constitution (1995)
Federal Negarit Gazette Archive
Pursuant to Article 2 of Proclamation No. 3/1995, all Federal Laws must be published in the Federal Negarit Gazette to enter into force. Browse historic and current promulgations by publication year.
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