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In Focus | Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed builds tailored security strategy to fight Oromia rebels

While the eyes of the world are on northern Ethiopia, another conflict has been going on quietly in Oromia. In this region, the most populous in Ethiopia, the prime minister is trying to modify his strategy to curb the OLA rebellion. To do this, Abiy has recruited former members of this armed group and given them key positions. [...]

Published on 03/10/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 6 minutes

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali with soldiers as he joins the frontline against rebel groups for the second time in Ethiopia, 29 November 2021. © Ethiopian Prime Minister's Office/Anadolu Agency/Anadolu Agency via AFP

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