Magufuli says the pardon is a goodwill gesture to strengthen relations with Ethiopia. Tanzanian President John Magufuli has ordered the release 1 789 Ethiopians imprisoned for entering the country illegally. President Magufuli’s pardon came after talks with his Ethiopian counterpart Sahle-Work Zewde, who was on an official tour of Tanzania. Tanzania’s president says the pardon is a goodwill gesture to strengthen relations with Ethiopia. “I can assure you that we are ready for business to really bring the relationship between Tanzania and Ethiopia to a higher level,” says Sahle-Work Zewde.

Source: Ethiopian News January 27, 2021 18:56 UTC