BY NAOL GIRMA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed conferred with federal government and TPLF peace deal committee members on progress of peace in northern region. The result of the discussion, as National Security Advisor to the PM Redwan Hussein is to: “PM Abiy passed decisions about increasing Flights, Banking & other issues that would boost trust & ease lives of civilians.”
Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonen, and TPLF leaders Getachew Reda, Lt. Gen. Tadesse Worede and Lt. Gen. Tsadikan G/Tinsay were among discussants.
Robust operational campaign against Al-Shabaab
Ethiopia, Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya committed to enhance regional security cooperation amongst them. Leaders of the countries have met in Mogadishu and ponder ways to stabilize Somalia by joining hands on the fight against Al-Shabaab.
Premier Abiy on the summit said the war will be won through a collective effort to, among others, disrupt their financial flows, and weapons supply chains and sanction the enablers of terrorism in the Horn of Africa.
Ethiopia to further strengthen cooperation with Kenya
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed expresses keenness to strengthen bilateral ties with Kenya. The Premier met Kenyan President William Ruto during Somalia-Frontline States Summit and discussed ways to build up cooperation on infrastructure, trade and investment, regional integration and other areas.
Horse riders showcased the riches of Agew tradition
The Sebat bet Agew Horse Riding festival happened for 83rd round in Injibara town, Awi Zone of the Amhara regional state last week.
Agew horse riders’ association festival is celebrated every year by the Awi community administration commemorating local peoples’ contribution during the fight against Italian invasion.
The annual horse-riding festival is probably the largest horse riding festival on the planet level. Riders colorfully decorate their horses, local people prepare the cultural food and beverage of the society, and it’s a real day of the feast.
Watching sixty thousand horsemen competing in the event is definitely something entertaining and has the potential to attract a significant number of local international tourists.
The Ethiopian Herald 5 February 2023
