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The week in picture December 17, 2018 - December 22, 2018

Firehiwot Worku, secretary general of the Ethiopian Red Cross Society, Abera Tola, board director of the Society and President Sahlework Zewde and an unidentified blood donor are photographed on December 10, 2018, during an event held to celebrate the International Volunteer Day at International Hotel.

The week in picture December 17, 2018 - December 22, 2018

Visitors to the annual Addis Foto Fest, held for the fifth time at the Sheraton Addis, are admiring the exhibition. The four-day event that started on December 6, 2018, attracted over 800 applicants from over 120 countries.

The week in picture December 17, 2018 - December 22, 2018

A common occurrence in the city. This crowded street running from Qera Gebriel to Mebrat Hail has been dug up between the pedestrian walkway and the asphalt road causing pedestrian and vehicular inconveniences.

The week in picture December 17, 2018 - December 22, 2018

Addis Foto Fest, A common occurrence in Addis Abeba, and International Volunteer Day at International Hotel.

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