Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed replaces defence minister in cabinet reshuffle
Defence minister Lemma Megersa has been replaced by the former security chief of restive Oromiya region after relations sour
18 August 2020 - 18:33
Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday replaced the defence minister, his former ally Lemma Megersa, as part of a reshuffle ahead of elections in the divided nation in 2021.
Lemma was replaced by Kenea Yadeta, the former security chief of Oromiya region, Abiy's office said on Twitter. Nine other top officials were also replaced, including the attorney-general, his deputy and the mining minister...
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