Image copyrightMiriam Walker-Khan Image captionNewly-elected Mayor Magid Magid brought a scientist performing tricks to the meetingThere was no sleight-of-hand with the new Sheffield mayor when he brought in a “magician” to entertain councillors. Magid Magid, 28, made the unusual move at a tense council meeting to bring in a scientist who performed tricks. Four people are before the High Court in Sheffield as a long-running dispute over the felling of trees across the city continues. Before the break, council Leader Julie Dore had faced a barrage of questions from the Lib Dems and Greens about the legal case involving the protesters. Mayor Magid said: “It is a great way to really showcase the amazing wealth of creativity we have in Sheffield.

Source: Ethiopian News June 07, 2018 14:37 UTC