Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, head of the African Union Commission (AUC) has called for intense dialogue over the recent political protests in Ethiopia, according to her it was imperative to find lasting solutions in the country. She also expressed concerns over the continued restriction placed on the internet, stating that the government should take steps to restore access. ... urges the government to consider ensuring that citizens' rights to access to information and communication technologies, including internet services and social media are restored. READ MORE AU finally issues statement on Ethiopia protests, calls for restraintThe AUC chair’s remarks come about a week after Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn announced a cabinet reshuffle that handed top cabinet positions to opposition politicians. Desalegn said that his government was planning to reform the country’s electoral system which had excluded the opposition until the recent appointments.

Source: Ethiopian News November 07, 2016 09:47 UTC