Cabinet Boot Camp: PM Puts Ministers Through Push-Ups

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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has ordered ministers and other senior officials in his government to undergo intensive military training. According to N12, the ministers were sent to the training on the grounds that "the country needs" physical, mental and moral readiness from its leadership. According to Ynet, the move is meant to instill discipline at the top of the government, and it is taking place amid fighting in Tigray and the conflict with Eritrea. According to Walla, ministers and senior government officials were documented training alongside the prime minister.