15th Sultan of Afar Arrives in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa: The 15th Sultan of Afar, Ahmed Alimirah has arrived in Addis Ababa today. The Sultan was warmly welcomed up on arrival at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport by high ranking government officials including Deputy Speaker of House of Federation, Zehara humed. Ahmed Alimirah is the son of renowned Sultan Alimirah, who was the spiritual leader of people of Afar. Ahmed Alimirah becomes the 15 Sultan of Afar people last year following the pass away his brother, Hanfare Alimirah. Accordingly, the Sulatan returned home today after staying abroad. The Sultans of Afar people have been hailed for their contribution in resolving social and political challenges through cultural mechanisms Source: Ethiopian News Agency