PM Abiy Ahmed's New Cabinet and Women's Participation

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has received parliamentary approval for his new cabinet of 22 ministers, nine of whom are women, representing 41% of the total. Legal expert Bileen Asrat praised the appointments, particularly the placement of women in key socio-economic ministries like Finance and Justice. She argued that these appointments are based on merit rather than tokenism, citing the expertise of individuals like Dr. Fitsum Assefa. However, Bileen noted that deep-seated societal attitudes and systemic barriers regarding women's leadership remain challenges. She urged the newly appointed women to perform with excellence, as their success will pave the way for future generations of female leaders.