The Ethiopian government has reshuffled its cabinet in a move seen by some as a result of months of anti-government protests. Desalegn replaced some of his key allies, such as the minister of foreign affairs and finance. Some have claimed the reshuffle is part of measures the government said it would take to reduce grievances expressed by some ethnic groups. In October, Ethiopia declared a six-month-long state of emergency following unrest in Oromia and Amhara regions. Two key posts were given to ethnic Oromos: Workneh Gebeyehu is the new foreign minister and Negeri Lencho the new information minister.

Source: Ethiopian News November 01, 2016 13:12 UTC