Afar Region

Preparations for a grand celebration of the Sidama New Year festival Fiche Chamballa in Ethiopia's Afar region have been completed. The regional Culture, Tourism and Sport Bureau announced the event. It aims to highlight cultural preservation and tourism.

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The Afar regional council has begun its 9th regular session in Semera town. Chief administrator Awel Arba presented reports on key developments in growth, social, economic, peace, and security over the past six months. The session will review work reports and performance evaluations.