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Ethiopia PM's vow to join war front spurs army recruitment

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.  His vow to head for the front lines of his country's brutal year-long war has boosted recruitment for the beleaguered armed forces. FILE  PHOTO | AFP

By  AFP

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's vow this week to head for the front lines of his country's brutal year-long war has boosted recruitment for the beleaguered armed forces. 

At least one prominent distance runner -- marathoner and Olympic silver medallist Feyisa Lelisa -- has joined thousands of ordinary Ethiopians keen to follow Abiy's lead.

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