This is the biggest crackdown on corruption in Ethiopia's recent history and it is being spearheaded by the bold and reformist Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who came to power in April. His critics say he is carrying out a purge of the old guard in the military and intelligence services who for years have been almost untouchable and only answerable to those within their ranks. Others argue it is merely political and is targeting officials from the Tigray region, who have long controlled the military and intelligence services. But no-one, it seemed, had the courage to take the problem head on until Mr Abiy came to office. Before his exit from the intelligence services in June, he wielded massive power over the security apparatus.

Source: Ethiopian News November 15, 2018 18:56 UTC