Ethiopia's PM puts ministers through military training

· Security · Ethiopia

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has put his ministers through military training, the BBC reported. Abiy has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions. The report did not specify the duration or location of the training, or how many ministers took part. The move comes amid regional tensions and follows earlier efforts by the government to stress defence readiness.

Why it matters：Putting civilian ministers through military training signals a government preparing for conflict, with implications for stability in the Horn of Africa.

Key points

  • Ethiopian ministers underwent military training.
  • PM Abiy Ahmed has stressed military preparedness as central to his agenda.
  • The report did not give details on duration or participants.

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