Al Jazeera opens regional office in Addis Ababa

Al Jazeera Media Network has opened its regional office in Addis Ababa on Thursday. Many Ethiopian dignitaries attended the opening ceremony of the office.

Ato Negeri Lencho, the government communication minister as well as academicians, international and national media people, and Al Jazeera officials attended the ceremony. 

On the occasion, the Government Communication Affairs Office (GCAO) said: "We believe Al Jazeera will work with Ethiopia highlighting its mushrooming development. We are always ready to create favourable conditions for the media."

Addis Ababa is the diplomatic hub of Africa and is home to the African Union Headquarters as well as many international organizations.