Two former regional presidents, Gedu Andargachew and Lemma Megersa, who are dubbed as key players for the end of TPLF domination in the central government are appointed for Federal Ministerial positions. Lemma is now in charge of Defense while Gedu is appointed as Ethiopia’s foreign Affairs Minister. borkenaApril 18,2019Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed administration picked Gedu Andargachew as foreign minister and Lemma Megersa as Defense Minister. Aysha Mohammed, who has been serving in the role of Défense Minister, is now appointed to the role of Urban Development and Construction Minister. Oromo regional administration Council (it is called Chaffee Oromiyaa) held an emergency meeting on Thursday to replace Lemma Megersa as president of the regional state.

Source: Ethiopian News April 18, 2019 12:56 UTC