It is time for the ruling party and the opposition to move forward to bring about [a] lasting solution to the political instability prevailing in Ethiopia, which could stall the progress witnessed in the economy...

What is needed is reconciliation and communication.

We are very concerned about the indictment against the VOA personnel, who are U.S. government personnel. If the government has an issue with VOA it needs to be taken up directly with the U.S. government...

Ethiopia is the only country in the Horn moving towards democracy and development. It would be unacceptable to even consider reducing [aid].