The reshuffle saw the removal of defense Minister Lemma Megerssa and Addis Abeba deputy mayor Takele Uma from their respective positions. #Ethiopia: PM Abiy Ahmed announces new appointments which saw Defense Minister Lemma Megerssa replaced by Kene'a Yadeta (pic),former #Oromia region peace & security bureau head; @TakeleUma assigned to lead the Ministry Mines & Petroleum; & @AdanechAbiebie replaced by her deputy. pic.twitter.com/P7bMAIgANa — Addis Standard (@addisstandard) August 18, 2020According to a statement issued by Prime Minister Abiy’s office, defense Minister Lemma Megerssa is removed and replaced by Kene’a Yadeta (PhD), former peace and security chief of Oromia regional state. Addis Abeba deputy Mayor Takele Uma is removed from the city administration and appointed to become the minister at the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum. Fikadu Tsega, the Federal Attorney General office Cross Border Crimes Investigating Bureau Director, is also appointment as deputy Attorney General along with Tesfaye Dhaba.

Source: Ethiopian News August 18, 2020 10:18 UTC