A U.S.-sponsored youth festival opened Saturday in Ethiopia with the theme “Be Inspired, Own Your Future.” The two-day festival is being held just months after a bloody two-year civil war ended in Ethiopia's Tigray region and as peace talks begin with the rebel Oromo Liberation Army (OLA). Nearly 20,000 youth from around the country are expected to take part over two days. Ambassador to Ethiopia Tracey Ann Jacobson spoke about the importance of the festival during her opening remarks. Boni Bekele, from the Oromia region, had a booth for a clothing design shop at the market fair within the festival. The youth festival also featured a tech village and an art gallery.

Source: Ethiopian News April 30, 2023 01:37 UTC