borkenaJanuary 24, 2021Following a status update from activist Seyoum Teshome, a rumour was circulating on social media that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is shot and in critical condition. The status from Seyoum indicated that the Prime Minister was flown overseas after he was shot. The office of the prime minister issued a brief update which was released on facebook. “We ask members of the public to be vigilant about fake news circulating about Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s well being on social media.”PM Abiy Ahmed was not seen by the public for several days. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is normally active on social media ; he regularly shares an update to his fans.

Source: Ethiopian News January 24, 2021 06:56 UTC