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Ethiopia bans diplomatic missions from importing fossil fuel cars
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (driving) and athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie test drive the first locally-assembled electric car in Addis Ababa on July 27, 2020.
The Ethiopian government has banned all diplomatic missions and international organisations from importing petrol and diesel vehicles.
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move was part of Ethiopia's broader strategy to transition to clean energy and promote environmental sustainability.
