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Top news items in Ethiopia's major media outlets

Xinhua, February 5, 2017 Adjust font size:

The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Sunday.

-- Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has held discussion with representatives drawn from west and east Gojam and Awi nationality administrative zones as well as Bahir Dar town in the Amhara state.

During the discussion held in Bure town, the representatives have raised various issues, including demand for the fulfillment of roads, potable water and other infrastructures. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- The Ethiopian Airports Enterprise has signed a contract agreement amounting to over 270 million birr to construct passenger terminals in two airports. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA)

-- Water Resources Development Fund (WRDF) has distributed 334.7 million birr loan for potable water projects in eight towns. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing African airline, announced that it has received its third Airbus A350 on February 1.

The aircraft is named after Erta Ale, a large basaltic shield volcano located in the Afar Region of north-eastern Ethiopia, said a press release issued by the company. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA) Enditem