Ban Ki-moon to visit drought affected areas in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, January 28, 2016 (FBC) – United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is to pay a field visit on Sunday to observe Ethiopia’s efforts to mitigate the impact of the El Niño caused drought.

Ban will visit areas hit by the drought in Arsi zone, Oromia Regional State.

Ahead of the visit, the Secretary General will hold discussion on the issue in Addis Ababa with Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen .

Ban will also attend the 26th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the African Union scheduled to take place on 30th – 31st January 2016.

More than 40 Heads of State and Government and several CEO of international institutions are expected to attend the Summit.