ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 3 (Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in Ethiopia's major media outlets on Wednesday.
--Charities and societies operating in the country have expressed their commitment to continue supporting the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
The National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam held discussion with the charities and societies on how to coordinate future support that the organizations can render. (Ethiopian News Agency/ENA)
--The Federal High Court 4th criminal bench on Monday sentenced five individuals, who were convicted of committing terrorism, to 14-15 years in prison. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)
--Ethiopia has issued a directive that allows passengers to import items that are for their personal use only duty free. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC)
--Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir on Tuesday announced plans to build a railway system linking Sudan to Ethiopia and South Sudan. (Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation/EBC)
--Meli gold plant in Tigray regional state of Ethiopia, which has been under test run, began regular production. (Fana Broadcasting Corporate/FBC) Enditem
