Ethiopian Parliament Approves PM Abiy's New Cabinet Nominees

The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives has unanimously approved Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's cabinet nominees during the first session of the new parliamentary term. Temesgen Tiruneh was confirmed as the new Deputy Prime Minister, while Dr. Gedion Timotheos continues as Minister of Foreign Affairs. Key appointments include Dr. Fitsum Assefa as Minister of Finance and Mohammed Idris as Minister of Defense. Furthermore, Professor Berhanu Nega was reappointed to the Ministry of Education, and Hana Arayaselassie continues as Minister of Justice. Frehiwot Tamiru, the former CEO of Ethio Telecom, was approved to lead the Ministry of Innovation and Technology.