Top news items in Ethiopia's major media outlets

ADDIS ABABA, March 31 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Saturday.

-- The Council of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), the ruling party, has called on the public to maintain as usual their support for the realization of journey towards Ethiopia's renaissance.

The Council concluded its week-long meeting last Tuesday, whereby it discussed in detail mainly the challenges facing the country and finally forwarded directions to address the challenges. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- The current challenges could be changed into opportunities if Dr Abiy Ahmed, who came to power at a difficult time, managed to exercise quality leadership, said political parties.

The Council of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF), elected Dr Abiy Ahmed as Chairperson of the Front last Tuesday. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh of Djibouti and South Sudan Vice President Taban Deng Gai, on Friday sent congratulatory message upon the election of Dr. Abiy Ahmed as Chairperson of EPRDF, according to a press release of Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA)

-- The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has congratulated Dr Abiy Ahmed on his election as Chairperson of the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC) Enditem