Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. ShareADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Millions of Christians in Ethiopia observed Good Friday in the capital, Addis Ababa, on Friday as celebrations — ahead of their Easter Sunday this weekend — were dampened by fuel scarcity and rising food prices caused by the Iran war. Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians follow a calendar that differs from the one used by most of the world’s Christians, who observed Easter on April 5. Some businesspeople have turned to the black market for supply, where prices are even higher. Read MoreThe government has introduced cost-saving measures including allowing most public servants to work from home and prioritizing fuel supply to essential services.

Source: Ethiopian News April 10, 2026 19:54 UTC