Canada has added its voice to calls for political reforms, peaceful and inclusive political dialogue in Ethiopia. Ethiopia is currently under a Command Post administering a 6 month state of emergency imposed in early October. Before Canada, Norway had expressed similar sentiments over the restive situation in the horn of Africa region in general but more so about Ethiopia. Norway described Ethiopia as a“partner” suffering from political unrest resulting in a recently imposed state of emergency. The Norwegian Foreign Affairs chief, Borge Brende,said there was the need for the government to quickly undertake planned political reforms, an that they will be closely following the situation in the country.

Source: Ethiopian News November 14, 2016 14:33 UTC