ETHIOPIA: Thousands walk on Car Free Day

Thousands of people have marked Car Free Day in cities across Ethiopia by walking and exercising. Major roads were shut as Health Minister Amir Aman led the walk in the capital, Addis Ababa. This was the first Car Free Day held in Ethiopia to promote healthy living, and to reduce pollution on roads usually clogged […]

Thousands of people have marked Car Free Day in cities across Ethiopia by walking and exercising.

Major roads were shut as Health Minister Amir Aman led the walk in the capital, Addis Ababa.

This was the first Car Free Day held in Ethiopia to promote healthy living, and to reduce pollution on roads usually clogged with traffic.

Tents were also set to offer free health checks to those who were walking and exercising.

Mr Amir hailed the event, held in seven cities, a success.