The Government of Ethiopia on Sunday introduced a new republican guard, which will be in charge of protecting government officials and their families. The members of the guard have taken six month training both in the country and abroad. It was about six months ago that the Council of Ministers has approved a directive that allowed the establishment of a new Republican Guard. On Sunday the Republican guards have exhibited their skills to in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed who is also Commander in chief of Ethiopian military. It is recalled that last June the reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia has escaped an assassination in Addis Ababa during a rally organized supporting his reform.

Source: Ethiopian News December 24, 2018 09:58 UTC