A new proposal has been tabled to change the name of the Oromo People’s Democratic Organization (OPDO) to Oromo Democratic Party (ODP).
As confirmed by Addisu Arega, head of OPDO’s rural political mobilization sector, the Organization also tabled a suggestion to change its logo.
According to him, the Organization has proposed three types of logos for choice.
OPDO suggests changing its name and logo
PM Abiy sees off first 1,000 students who decided to do volunteer work in different regions
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has seen off the first 1,000 students who responded to his call of action and decided to be participants in the nation’s work rather over spectators.
The students will spend their remaining break doing volunteer work in different regions throughout the nation, according to Fitsum Arega, Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ethiopia, Maldives establish diplomatic relations
Ethiopia and Maldives have signed a joint communiqué to establish diplomatic relations.
Permanent Representatives of Ethiopia to the UN, Ambassador Tekeda Alemu and Ali Naseer Mohamed, Permanent Representatives of Maldives to the UN signed the communiqué in New York.
Deputy Premier meets with Sudanese President Omer Al-Bashir
Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen met with Sudanese President Omer Al-Bashir, in Khartoum.
The two sides exchanged views on bilateral and regional issues at the meeting held on the sidelines of the signing of agreement on outstanding issues of governance and security by all conflicting parties of South Sudan.
Demeke on the occasion commended Sudan for contributing for the success of the South Sudan peace process, according to Office of Deputy Prime Minister of Ethiopia.
During the meeting, the Ethiopian Deputy Premier also briefed the President on Ethiopia’s current affairs as well as rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Demeke extended his gratitude to the government of Sudan for releasing 1,400 Ethiopians from prison and for its firm stance on the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
President Omer Al-Bashir for his part commended the reforms undertaken by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
The reconciliation between Ethiopia and Eritrea is crucial for the peace and stability of the region, he added.
President Al-Bashir also underscored the need to resolve the cause of occasional conflicts along the Ethio-Sudan border.
