Addis Abeba — In an unprecedented move, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced today the replacement of the leadership of the entire security sector: the national armed forces, the intelligence and the federal police. Lt. Gen. Abebaw Tadesse will be the new Deputy Chief of Staff. It also comes amidst growing fear for possible escalation of military confrontation between the federal government and the TPLF, the party governing Tigray regional state. The outgoing foreign minister, Gedu Andargachew, is appointed as Pm Abiy's national security advisor. General Adem was the director of the National Intelligence & Security Service (NISS), before his appointment as the army's chief of staff on June 28/2019.

Source: Ethiopian News November 08, 2020 15:34 UTC