Ethiopia has lifted restrictions on diplomats travelling in the country without permission. As part of the recently imposed 6-month state of emergency, diplomats were banned from travelling more than 40km (25 miles) from the capital, Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian government said the move was for the diplomat’s own security. The most recent violence in the country occurred in early October during the Irreecha festival in the town of Bishoftu. Ethiopia has since November last year suffered a series of protests in two main regions – Amhara and Oromia.

Source: Ethiopian News November 08, 2016 12:23 UTC