She was as surprised as most observers when Mr Abiy invited her to return and chair the National Election Board. 'Use ideas not weapons'But change has inevitably emphasised the significant challenges still facing Mr Abiy. Mr Abiy is the first leader to come from the Oromo community but has stressed that he is a leader for all Ethiopians. Although still calling himself a friend of Mr Abiy he believes the young leader risks creating a failed state. Read more about Ethiopia's reforms:Before he left Jimma I managed to speak with Mr Abiy again.

Source: Ethiopian News January 03, 2019 00:22 UTC