Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed required his cabinet ministers and other senior officials to undergo military training. He stated that the discipline of the armed forces can help create stronger leaders and support national development. The training took place at the Hurso military training centre. Social media photos show the prime minister participating in exercises with deputy ministers and heads of government institutions. Participants included the finance minister, the health minister, and the speaker of the House of Federation. This action is considered unusual for senior civilian officials in Ethiopia.
Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has put his cabinet ministers and other senior government officials through military training, saying armed forces’ discipline can help build stronger leaders and advance the country’s development.Photos shared by him on social media show him taking part in military exercises alongside ministers, deputy ministers and heads of government institutions at the Hurso military training centre.The move is unusual in Ethiopia, where senior civilian government officials are rarely seen undergoing military training.Those taking part include speaker of the House of Federation Muferiat Kamil, finance minister Fitsum Assefa and health minister Mekdes Daba.It is unclear when the