Former TAP news agency CEO and diplomat Mahmoud Triki passed away Sunday at the age of 87. Born in 1936 in Sousse, Triki was at the helm of TAP during the 70s. At that time, he served as media adviser to the late Prime Minister Hedi Nouira. He was also ambassador of the League of Arab States to the United Nations. Triki donated in 2016 his personal library of 1,736 works (published in Arabic and French) to the National Library. He published a collection of poems and books in Arabic and French. Source: Agence Tunis Afrique Presse Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed extended his Merry Christmas wishes for all international friends of Ethiopia and the global community at large. In his Christmas message, the premier wishes for all international friends of Ethiopia, Ethiopians in the Diaspora and the global community at large celebrating today. PM Abiy said on social media that 'I extend my well wishes for a joyous Merry Christmas and holiday season.' Christmas is celebrated on December 25th most parts of the globe to remember the birth of Jesus Christ. Source: Ethiopian News Agency