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No traffic in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia marks Car Free Day

Addis Ababa and other cities across Ethiopia are observing the country's third Car Free Day.
People play football in Addis Ababa on 3 February 2019 during the third Car Free DayImage copyrightAFP
With none of the usual traffic clogging the capital, Sunday football devotees took to the streets.
People take part in an exercise on a street in Addis Ababa, 3 FebruaryImage copyrightAFP
The monthly event is designed to promote a healthy lifestyle and fight air pollution.
People take part in an exercise on a street in Addis Ababa on Car Free Day, 3 FebruaryImage copyrightAFP
The measure was implemented by the government of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who was came to office last April after his predecessor resigned.
Skaters in Addis Ababa on 3 February, the city's third Car Free DayImage copyrightAFP
The event also allowed skateboarders to show off their skills.
Skaters in Addis Ababa on 3 February, the city's third Car Free DayImage copyrightAFP
Addis Ababa on 3 February, the city's third Car Free DayImage copyrightAFP
People take part in an exercise on a street in Addis Ababa, 3 FebruaryImage copyrightAFP
All photos by Eduardo Soteras, AFP

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