Ethiopia army: Ethnic-based violence and political instability have already devastated Ethiopia’s economy and infrastructure. Ethiopia to integrate regional forces into central armyAccording to a recent report, the Ethiopia government has announced its intention to integrate all regional special forces into either the national army or the federal or regional police. ChallengesIntegrating regional forces into a centralized army may not be an easy task in a country as ethnically diverse as Ethiopia. However, the idea of integrating regional forces into a centralized army or police may raise suspicion and discontent among some groups. It is worth noting that the Amhara forces had supported Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s federal troops during the conflict in northern Tigray in 2020.

Source: Ethiopian News April 12, 2023 05:22 UTC