Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has directed members of his cabinet to take part in military training, according to reports from Ynetnews and the BBC. The sessions include physical drills such as push-ups, Ynetnews reports, describing the program as a boot camp for the government's senior ranks.
The Addis Standard reports that the senior leadership of Abiy's Medemer government is receiving the training at the Hurso center. The BBC likewise reported that the prime minister has put his ministers through military training. Around Prague also carried the story, saying Abiy has sent ministers to the training.
The reporting does not specify how long the program lasts, which ministers are taking part, or what the government says the training is meant to achieve. No official statement from Abiy's office was included in the material available.
The training coincides with the prime minister's broader push on what his government calls the Medemer civilization agenda. Fana Media Corporation reports that Abiy has outlined strategic priorities centered on a unified vision, national mobilization and accountable governance.
What to watch next: whether Ethiopian officials release details on the scope and purpose of the ministers' training, and whether the program extends beyond the cabinet.
