Tens of thousands of people gathered in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, Thursday to celebrate Meskel, a major religious festival that includes the burning of a large bonfire, known as Demera.
In one of the most significant fuel price increases in recent years, the Ethiopian government has raised retail fuel prices by up to eight birr per liter overnight.
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in the capital Thursday to celebrate an annual religious festival distinguished by the lighting of bonfires according to the beliefs ...