Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia today held a conference with the opposition party leaders in Addis Ababa at the UN Economic Commission for Africa Hall. The leaders of different political parties including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Patriots Ginbot 7 leader Prof. Birhanu Nega have presented papers on the culture of democracy in Ethiopia and the role of politicians and the public. Reports show that currently there are over 70 political parties are registered in Ethiopia of which most are specific region and ethic based. Prime Minister Abiy also stressed on the need for respecting opposing views of other individuals. “Everyone has value to add,” PM Abiy said, criticizing ‘I only have solution’, approach of some political parties in the country.

Source: News Business Ethiopia February 02, 2019 19:30 UTC