The Ethiopian government has barred holders of honorary doctorate from using the title "doctor" in public.

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Ethiopia bans use of title 'doctor' among honorary doctorate holders

The Ethiopian government has barred holders of honorary doctorate from using the title "doctor" in public.

August 19, 2025

The Ethiopian government has barred holders of honorary doctorate from using the title "doctor" in public, and also prohibiting universities from conferring the said-degree to politicians.