Ethiopian Prime Minister Announces Cabinet Reshuffle and Appointments

Ethiopian Prime Minister announced significant cabinet changes, appointing Mohammed Idris as the Minister of Defence. This appointment marks the sixth defence minister change in eight years while the federal army faces ongoing conflicts in the Tigray, Amhara, and Oromia regions. Musa Adem from the Afar People's Party has been appointed as the new Minister of Peace, making him the only opposition figure currently included in the Cabinet. Additionally, on Saturday, October 10, 2026, the Prime Minister officially appointed 62 state ministers to various government positions. These appointments come amid critical security challenges across multiple regional states.