As part of its political reform, the Government of Ethiopia has appointed new ambassadors to 17 countries, including The Hague, the United States, China and the United Arab Emirates. The decision is part of the ongoing political and economic reform of Ethiopia launched by the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and restructuring of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The appointees list includes both new faces, who are not member of the ruling party, and those already served as ambassador before. Among the appointees includes, the former spokesperson of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mr. Meles Alem who now became Ambassador of Ethiopia to Kenya. \The appointment also includes new Ambassador to The Hague, where some of those who are now the run after the government accused them of involving in crimes against humanity over the past 27 years in Ethiopia, are likely to face charges.

Source: News Business Ethiopia December 28, 2018 14:48 UTC