By Andualem Sisay Gessesse – On Saturday evening state media reported about coup attempt in Amhara Region of Ethiopia indicating that the president of the region Dr. Ambachew Mekonnen was shot and wounded. The president and his colleagues were in a meeting when gunmen enter the office and started shooting.
The Ministry of Defense of Ethiopia celebrates national defense forces day in the presence of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, defense chiefs and military officials from different countries.
Ethiopian government on Thursday announced the appointment of a new chief of National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) and army chief of staff.