Top news items in major Ethiopian media outlets

ADDIS ABABA, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Wednesday.

--The Southern Ethiopia People's Democratic Movement (SEPDM) has elected new leadership who will succeed Hailemariam Desalegn.

The Central Committee of SEPDM has elected Shiferaw Shigute as chairperson and Siraj Fegessa deputy, following in-depth evaluation on current issues. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA)

--The Ethio-Djibouti railway service, opened on January 1, is showing today a favorable performance and economic benefits seen by both nations.

"This means of transportation is making constant and effective face-to-face communication between Ethiopia and Djibuoti," Tilahun Sarika, General Director of Ethio-Djibouti Standard Gauge Railway Share Company, told Prensa Latina. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

--Youth must work hard towards promoting national consensus by benchmarking the victory of Adwa to foster unity leading to comprehensive national success, Government Communication Affairs Minister Negri Lencho said.

Lencho, in his opening remark on a panel discussion dedicated to marking the 122nd anniversary of the victory of Adwa, said "the victory of Adwa has paved the way for promoting pan-Africanism." Enditem