By TESFA-ALEM TEKLE More by this AuthorThe Ethiopian government has pointed the finger at unnamed external forces and local opposition figures as it seeks to resume normalcy following protests that paralysed transport and led to closure of businesses across the country. Protests sparked by his death broke out on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, just hours after the artiste was shot dead. In the days following the incident, 87 people -- including four police officers -- have been killed. AdvertisementSeveral journalists from Oromia Media Network, owned by a local politician who was arrested on Thursday, were also held by police. Despite these events, Addis Mayor Takele Uma has urged people to resume work today (Friday).

Source: Daily Nation July 03, 2020 04:07 UTC