Ethiopia / Cabinet reshuffle

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, October 31, 2008

Ethiopian Premier Meles Zenawi on Thursday reshuffled Ethiopian cabinet :

• Berhan Hailu is appointed as Justice Minister.
• Haile-Maraim Desalegn is appointed as Government Whip.
• Siraj Fergesa is appointed as Defense Minister.
• Demeke Mekonnen is appointed as Education Minister.
• Junedin Sado is appointed as Science and Technology Minister.
• Dr. Shiferaw Tekle-Mariam is appointed as Federal Affairs Minister.
• Addisu Legesse is appointed as Minister for the Agriculture and Rural Development.
• Diriba Kuma is appointed as Transport and Communication Minister.
• Muferiat Kamil is appointed as Women Affairs Minister.