A truck driver, whose identity CNA wasn’t able to obtain has disappeared into nature after crushing a man to death along the Tiko-Douala road in the South West Region.

The incident unfolded in the afternoon of Tuesday, February 13, leaving bystanders in shock and mourning the loss of yet another member of their community.

Eyewitnesses recount the horrifying scene, describing how the man who happened to be riding a motorcycle at the moment of the incident was mercilessly crushed beneath the weight of the truck.

Immediately after the incident, the driver of the truck resorted to fleeing the scene, evading at the discretion of onlookers.

The tragic incident reflects a somber light on the state of the Tiko-Douala road, currently marred by the shadows of tragedy, as such accidents have become all too common along this stretch, prompting residents to label it a ‘veritable death trap’.

Urgent measures are demanded by the population to address the systemic issues plaguing the road, from inadequate infrastructure
characterized by potholes to reckless driving practices.

By Charity Nginyu

Source: Cameroon News Agency

Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed conducted this morning a site visit to the Shabelley Resort in the Somali region, according to Office of the Prime Minister.

The Shabelley Resort, situated 29 kilometers from Jijiga, Somali regional capital, and sprawling across 385 hectares, is a key site among the Dine For Generations initiative, it was indicated.

According to the office, this project is critical component of the tourism pillar, aimed at transforming Jijiga City and its surrounding areas into a leading tourism destination.

Moreover, the initiative highlights Ethiopia’s dedication to promoting sustainable tourism and economic development, it learned.

Under the Dine for Generation initiative, launched in 2023, the government has been mobilizing funds mainly from public and private entities, developing tourism sites in different regions across the country.

Source: Ethiopian News Agency