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Top news items in Ethiopia's major media outlets

Xinhua,May 22, 2018 Adjust font size:

ADDIS ABABA, May 22 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Tuesday.

-- More than 1,000 Ethiopian prisoners freed by Saudi Arabia have returned home, according to the Ethiopian foreign ministry.

A total of 1,085 prisoners have touched down on Ethiopian soil following the discussion held between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salamn, the ministry said i n a statement. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Monday addressed residents of the city of Gambella and its environs gathered at the Gambella Stadium. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)

-- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed travelled to Dembi Dolo and Gambella regional state at the weekend as part of his national tour.

In Dembi Dolo, Oromia regional state, he inaugurated the Dembi Dolo University and Dembi Dolo airport. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC) Enditem