Eshetu

A crowdfunding campaign backed by Ethiopian comedian Eshetu Melese has led to more than $1.6m (£1.35m) raised within 48 hours for a charity that plans to build what it describes as the first nursing home facility for homeless people in the country. The money has come from 15,200 donations, with the highest amount being $10,000. The GoFundMe campaign is aimed at helping the charity Mekedonia to raise $2m. "Make a difference in the lives of countless elderly and mentally challenged people who live under dire circumstances on the streets - help us build home for the homeless," it says. The…