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365 DAYS PHOTOS

Aron Semeneh, official photographer of the Prime Minister, speaks at the opening of the PM 365 Days photo exhibition at Millennium Hall on March 31, 2019.

365 DAYS PHOTOS

Aron Semeneh, official photographer of the Prime Minister, speaks at the opening of the PM 365 Days photo exhibition at Millennium Hall on March 31, 2019. The exhibition shows photos of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s (PhD) travels and engagements with prominent global figures as well as common folk. The Prime Minister recently celebrated his one year anniversary in office.

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