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Controversies high in the air as HR 2003
adopted by Congress by Voice Vote only
A/A, November 30, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The adoption by
the US Congress of HR 2003 has become an issue of
deep controversies among members of the US Senate and
Congress, media reports indicated.
President Girma accentuates role of investors
in building prosperous nation
Addis Ababa, November 30, 2007 (WIC) – The role of
private investors in changing the country’s image and
building a prosperous nation in the new millennium is
significant, according to President Girma.
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Sudan demo over
jailed UK teacher
BBC
Crowds of people have
marched in Sudan's
capital Khartoum to
call for a tougher
sentence for a British
teacher imprisoned for
insulting religion.
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Gillian Gibbons, 54, from Liverpool, was jailed for 15
days on Thursday after allowing children in her class to
name a teddy bear Muhammad
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Secretary of State Rice to
visit Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, November 30, 2007
(WIC)
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U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice will visit Ethiopia
next week for meetings on the conflicts in the volatile African
Great Lakes region, Sudan and Somalia, according to
Reuters.
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ERA building asphalt roads with 600mln birr
in Somali State
Jijjiga, November 30, 2007 (WIC) – The Ethiopian Roads
Authority (ERA) has reportedly launched the construction
of asphalt road projects in Somali State with 600 million
birr.
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Eritrean farmers ordered to sell crops only
to government
Addis Ababa, November 30, 2007 (WIC)
All grain traders in Eritrea have been ordered to stop
storing, selling or bartering any wheat, barley or peanuts
effective immediately, according to Awate.com.
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US Senator says HR 2003 does not reflect
America’s position towards Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, November 29, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
Senator James Inhofe of the Oklahoma State said the
HR 2003 bill, which was previously passed by the US
Congress, could not be approved by the US Senate
since it does not reflect the position of the United State
of America towards Ethiopia.
Meles says HR 2003 unacceptable, receives US
Congress delegation
Addis Ababa, November 29, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said that the so-called HR
2003 bill, a bill passed by the US Congress, was
unacceptable and is an attempt to pass legislations on
the internal affairs of Ethiopia.
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Federal system
strengthening unity of
nations,nationalities:
House of Federation
Addis Ababa, November 29,
2007(WIC)
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The nations and nationalities of Ethiopia are
registering victories that strengthen their unity based
on harmony and equality under the federal system
they willingly created, the Speaker of House of
Federation said.
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30th African
Parliamentary
Union
conference opens
Addis Ababa,
November 29, 2007
(Addis Ababa)
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The 30th Conference of the African Parliamentary Union
was officially opened on Thursday at the United Nations
Conference Center in Addis Ababa.
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Starbucks to build Ethiopian farmers'
centre: company
ADDIS ABABA (AFP)
28-Nov-07
US coffee giant Starbucks on Wednesday announced
plans to build a support centre for Ethiopian coffee
farmers, claiming an end to a long-running dispute with
the East African country.
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Ethiopia and Mexico leading in the drive to
combat climate change
11/28/07
"Developing countries top the list with more than 700
million and 217 million trees planted in Ethiopia and
Mexico respectively."
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UN-backed tree-planting drive hits 1 billion
goal, Ethiopia among top-ranking countries
Addis Ababa, November 28, 2007 (WIC) - One billion
trees have been planted under a drive backed by the
United Nations and the World Agroforestry Centre
across the world, and Ethiopia is among the top-ranking
countries as it has planted over 700 million trees.
Ethiopian maize research team wins Best
Breeding Team in East Africa award
Addis Ababa, November 28, 2007 (WIC) – The maize
research team of Melkasa Agricultural Research Center
has won the Best Breeding Team in East Africa award.
Decentralized administration contributed to
country’s rapid dev't: Ministry of Federal
Affairs
Addis Ababa, November 28, 2007 (WIC) – The
decentralized administration which the country is
implementing has contributed highly to the country’s
rapid and continuous development, the Ministry of
Federal Affairs said.
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Starbucks to open farmer-support center in
Ethiopia
By Melissa Allison
Seattle Times business reporter
Starbucks plans to open a farmer-support center in
Ethiopia next year, the company is announcing today as
Chairman Howard Schultz meets with Ethiopian Prime
Minister Meles Zenawi.
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Gov't will assist efforts of utilizing
renewable energy resources: Ministry of Mines,
Energy
Addis Ababa, November 27, 2007 (WIC) – The government
will provide support for efforts of developing renewable
energy so that the country could utilize its potential energy
resources, the Ministry of Mines and Energy said.
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Ethiopia never interferes in internal affairs
of Somalia: MoI
Addis Ababa, November 28, 2007 (ENA) - Ethiopia is never
to interfere in the internal affairs of Somalia beyond assisting
the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) and the
peace-loving people of Somalia in efforts toward ensuring a
lasting peace and stability in that country, the Ministry of
Information said.
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Ethiopia to
maintain
crackdown on
Ogaden rebels:
PM
ADDIS ABABA (AFP)
Nov 27 2007
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Ethiopia will sustain its crackdown on separatist rebels in
the restive Ogaden region, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi
said Tuesday, adding that scores of insurgents had been
killed.
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Britain committed to support Ethiopia's
development efforts: Ambassador Dewar
Addis Ababa, November 27, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Britain
would further scale up its support for the attainment of
Ethiopia's development goals, Bob Dewar the departing
Ambassador of Britain to Ethiopia said.
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Ethiopia Upgrades Military Budget Due To
Eritrea Threat -PM
26 November 2007
ADDIS ABABA (AFP)--Ethiopia has boosted its defense
budget by more than $54 million to gird for a possible
resumption of hostilities with Eritrea over their disputed
border, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi told parliament
Tuesday.
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Meles says
Ethiopia
sticks on
peaceful
options
Addis Ababa,
November 27,
2007 (Addis
Ababa)
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Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Ethiopia will always
adhere and gives priority to peaceful options in
resolving its problems.
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Ethiopia: Economic Highlight
The Reporter (Addis Ababa)
26 November 2007
The London-based independent coffee importer, Dr
Wakefield (DRW), has joined the network of licensed
distributors for Ethiopia's trademarked coffees of
Sidamo, Yirgacheffee, Harar, Corporate Social
Responsibility news (CRS) reported.
Ethiopia: The Mining And Energy Sector
The Reporter (Addis Ababa)
ANALYSIS
24 November 2007
Kaleyesus Bekele
In the past, the mining and energy sector in Ethiopia
could hardly make meaningful contribution to the
country's economic development.
Leadership Academy Recruits Students From
Ethiopia, Other Nations
The Reporter (Addis Ababa)
24 November 2007
Hayal Alemayehu
The South
Africa-based African Leadership Academy (ALA), which
is scheduled to open in 2008 to offer a two-year
"innovative" leadership program, is recruiting students
from African nations, including Ethiopia
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Meseret wins Athlete
of the Year Award,
Haile receives
Inspirational Award
Addis Ababa, November 26,
2007 (Addis Ababa)
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Great Run of new Ethiopian millennium held
in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, November 25, 2007 (ENA)
The Great Ethiopian Run of the new Ethiopia Millennium
that attracted over 30,000 people was held on Sunday
in Addis Ababa City.
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Company to Invest U.S. $ 500 mln On Potash
Mine
The Reporter (Addis Ababa)
24 November 2007
Kaleyesus Bekele
An Indian company, Sainik, is to develop a potash mine
in the Afar Regional State with a capital investment of
500 million dollars. The Council of Ministers last week
approved the mineral development license that enables
the company to extract the potash
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Eritrea forging Somali Shilling, says Mayor
of Mogadishu
Addis Ababa,, November 24, 2007 (WIC)
The mayor of Mogadishu, Mohammed Teri, accused the
Eritrean government of forging the Somali shilling and
holding it responsible for the security problems in Somalia,
particularly in Mogadishu, according to Jimma Times.
Ethiopia begins exporting "excellent quality"
strawberries to Netherlands
Addis Ababa, November 24, 2007 (WIC) - The Netherlands
based Fruit World Breda has selected Ethiopia's only
strawberry grower Ilan Tot plc to supply them with premium
strawberries–-the very first to come out of Ethiopia-- for
their European Black Label line, according to the website of
Ethiopia: Israeli Experts Train Farmers in
Hawzen On Modern Beekeeping
The Daily Monitor (Addis Ababa)
23 November 2007
Over 100 farmers in Hawzien district, Tigray regional state
received training in modern beekeeping techniques by two
Israeli experts from MASHAV, Israel's international
cooperation agency.
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Ethiopia: Investment in PBS Yields
Remarkable Results
The Daily Monitor (Addis Ababa)
23 November 2007
Ethiopia and its development partners on Wednesday
announced that remarkable achievement was made in
the implementation of the US 816 million basic services
program.
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US pledges $100 million annually to Ethiopia
Friday 23 November 2007
Sudan tribune
November 22, 2007 (ADDIS ABABA) – The US
will pledged over $100 million annually to
Ethiopia for development projects across the
country.
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UK donates 75mln pounds to assist efforts of
extending potable water services
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2007 (WIC)
The United Kingdom said it will give 75 million pound
sterling to assist Ethiopia's efforts to extend potable water
services to all states,the Ministry of Water Resources
disclosed.
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Eritrea hosting
insurgents,
destabilizing
Horn of Africa
by funding,
supporting
terrorists:
Frazer
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Addis Ababa, November 23, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
Eritrea is hosting insurgents in the Horn of Africa by
funding and supporting terrorists and is trying to
destabilize the region, the US Assistance Secretary of
State for Africa Affairs, Jendayi Frazer said.
Ethiopia to host 3 international
conferences next week
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
The House of peoples' Representatives announced
that Ethiopia will host three international meetings on
African parliaments next week.
Meles receives hold talks with Director of
U.S Foreign Assistance, USAID Administrator
Addis Ababa, November 23, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on Friday received and
held talks with Director of U.S Foreign Assistance and
USAID Administrator, Henerietta H.Fore at his office.
Ethiopian Millennium Run Honors Host Haile
Gebrselassie
By Peter Heinlein
Addis Ababa
23 November 2007
World marathon record holder Haile Gebrselassie is
hosting Ethiopia's biggest road race this Sunday. The
7th annual Great Ethiopian Run is expected to draw
35,000 entrants. VOA's correspondent in Addis Ababa,
Peter Heinlein, reports Gebrselassie was the surprise
honoree at a pre-race news conference.
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DMLEK claims killing 20 soldiers of
Shaebiya
Mekelle, November 21 (WIC)
The Democratic Movement for the Liberation of
Eritrean Kunamas (DMLEK) said it has killed 20 and
wounded 10 Shaebiya soldiers Monday.
President calls on Amhara people to
repeat remarkable endurance in fight
against struggle
Bahirdar, November 21, 2007 (WIC)
President Girma today urged the Amhara people to
consolidate the remarkable endurance they have
manifested during the armed struggle in the fight
against poverty.
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ANDM to mark 27th founding anniversary
Addis Ababa, November 20, 2007 (ENA)
The 27th founding anniversary of the Amhara National
Democratic Movement (ANDM) will be celebrated on 21
Nov. 2007.
UN urges planning for possible UN force in
Somalia
Addis Ababa, November 20, 2007 (WIC)
Members of the U.N. Security Council stressed on
Monday the need to keep planning for the possible
deployment of a U.N. peacekeeping force in Somalia,
Xinhua said.
Role of international community vital in
ensuring lasting peace in Somalia: Ministry
of Information
Addis Ababa, November 20, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
The Ministry of Information announced that the United
Nations, the African Union and the international
community should make joint efforts towards ensuring
lasting peace in Somalia and enabling the legitimate
government led the country with full capacity.
MAWARI Project deliberates on sustainable
management of groundwater resources along
great rift valley
Addis Ababa, November 20, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - An
annual meeting on sustainable management of
groundwater resources in the East African Rift system
(MAWARI) Project opened here on Tuesday
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Preparations finalized to
colorfully celebrate founding
anniversary of ANDM
Bahirdar, November 19, 2007 (WIC) - Bahirdar,November
19 (WIC)- Preparations have been finalized to colorfully
celebrate the 27th founding anniversary of the Amhara
National Democratic Movement (ANDM) in Bahirdar town
this Wednesday,the Amhara State Information Bureau said.
Kenyan Companies Dominate CBE Tender for
Payment System
Addis Fortune (Addis Ababa)
19 November 2007
Issayas Mekuria
Five companies are in contention to win a contract worth
as much as 60 million Br for the installation of the
Electronic Payment System (EPS) for the state-owned
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE)
British Minister for Int'l Dev't Visits
Country
The Daily Monitor (Addis Ababa)
19 November 2007
British Minister for International Development Shriti Vadera
is visitin Ethiopia frm 19-22 November 2007, the British
embassy in Addis Ababa said .
Clan leaders,State Chief say swift measure
against anti-peace forces augur peace
Jijjiga, November 19, 2007 (WIC) - Jijjiga,November 19
(WIC)- The durable peace created by the swift measure
taken against anti-peace forces in Somali State would help
expedite the ongoing development works,according to the
State Chief Administrator and clan leaders.
AIDWO urges public, political parties to
actively engage in upcoming election
Addis Ababa,November 19 (WIC)– The African Initiative for
Democratic World Order (AIDWO) urged the public to
extensively participate in the upcoming local election and
further called on political parties to refrain from boycotting
the election by giving lame excuses.
US Ambassador says America committed to see
stable, prosperous Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, November 19, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - U.S.
Ambassador to Ethiopia Donald Yamamoto stressed the U.
S. government is committed to see a secure, stable and
prosperous Ethiopia.
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Addisu urges farmers to
enhance development,
ensure peace, democracy
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Debremarkos, November 18, 2007 (ENA)
Farmers should further enhance their involvement in the
efforts being made to speed up development and ensure
peace and democracy, said Deputy Prime Minister and
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development.
Debre-markos University Inaugurated
Officially
Debre-markos , November 18, 2007 (Debremarkos)
A new university named after Debre-markos town was
officially inaugurated here on Sunday. The University was
inaugurated by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of
Agriculture and Rural Development Addisu Legesse.
UK coffee importer demonstrates concern,
commitment to Ethiopia’s goals; momentum
grows globally
Addis Ababa, November 18, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - A
London based independent coffee importer, Dr. Wakefield
(DRW), has joined the network of licensed distributors for
Ethiopia's trademarked coffees of Sidamo, Yirgacheffe,
Harar, Corporate social responsibility news (CRS)
reported.
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120 farmers in Tigray receive training in
apiary
Mekele, November 17, 2007 (ENA)
Three Israeli experts offered training in bee keeping to
120 farmers in Tigray state.
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French navy begins escorting aid ships to
Somalia
Addis Ababa, November 17, 2007 (WIC) -
The French navy began escorting ships carrying World
Food Program provisions to Somalia Friday to protect
them against attacks by pirates, French Defense
Minister Herve Morin told AFP.
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Meles says Ethiopia
not to go to war with
Eritrea
Addis Ababa, November
17, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
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Prime Minster Meles Zenawi said irrespective of
provocations on the part of the Eritrean government,
Ethiopia would only react if there is full-scale invasion on
the country’s territory.
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Ethiopian army in
Somalia on duty of
helping achieve
peace, stability:
Seyoum
London, November 17,
2007 (ENA)
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The Ethiopian army in Somalia is much disciplined and
is there to do its duty – the duty of helping Somalia
achieve peace and stability, says Ethiopian Foreign
Minister Seyoum Mesfin.
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ADA constructs, hands over 260 mil. Birr
worth social service facilities
Bahir Dar, November 17, 2007 (ENA)
The Amhara Development Association (ADA) said it has
constructed and handed over to public various social
service facilities valued at 260 million Birr during the last
15 years.
EDB allots 257 mil Birr loan to investors in
floriculture sector
Addis Ababa, November 17, 2007 (ENA)
The Ethiopian Development Bank (EDB) said that
investors engaged in floriculture sector have become
very successful compared to other clients of the bank
engaged in export trade.
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EU to open up market to products from
eastern, southern Africa
Addis Ababa, November 16, 2007 (ENA)
The European Union (EU) will start next January opening
up its market on a duty free basis for products from
countries of eastern and southern Africa (ESA), Common
Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)
Secretary General Erastus Mwencha said here Thursday.
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Hundreds of ONLF terrorists killed, wounded in
Warder Zone Kebridehar, November 16, 2007 (WIC)
Hundreds of Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF)
terrorists have reportedly been killed and wounded in the
mop up operation underway since October 17,2007 in
Warder Zone of Somali State.
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Cornerstone laid to referral hospital
Jimma, November 16, 2007 (Jimma) - Minister of Defense
Kuma Demeksa on Friday laid a cornerstone to a referral
hospital to be built by University of Jimma at a cost of over
280 million birr
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Mogadishu more secure: mayor
Addis Ababa, November 16, 2007 (ENA)
Mohamed Dheere, Mayor of Mogadishu, Thursday said at
a government-organized rally in the Somalian capital that
the city is more secure than before as a result of the
recent security crackdown by Somalian government troops
and Ethiopian forces.
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Op-Ed Contributors
Don’t Turn on
Ethiopia !
By VICKI HUDDLESTON and
TIBOR NAGY Published:
November 15, 2007
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"Ethiopia is a nation where 77 million Orthodox
Christians and Muslims live in peace, engaged in
building a democracy while besieged from within and
without by enemies of democracy.
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Nigeria is
preparing to send
peacekeeping
troops to Somalia
Addis Ababa, November
15, 2007 (ENA)
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A battalion of 700 troops is ready to fly into the volatile
Horn of African state when the president gives the order;
Daily Trust from Abuja, Nigeria quoted the army as saying.
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Former chiefs
of mission at
US Embassy in
Addis Ababa
oppose H.R.2003
Addis Ababa, November
15, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
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Vicki Huddleston and Tibor Nagy, former chiefs of
mission at the American Embassy in Addis Ababa wrote
a letter to New York Times in opposition to H.R 2003 bill.
In their joint letter, they said “Ethiopia release political
prisoners ensure the judiciary operates independently
and permit the news media to operate freely.”
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Ethiopian millennium
commemorative stamps
launched
Addis Ababa, November
15, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
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The Ethiopian Postal Service on Thursday launched
stamps commemorative of Ethiopian millennium.
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Over 600 million Birr investment projects
underway
Nekempt, November 15, 2007 (Nekempt)
Two investors with a combined capital of over 600 million
Birr have been engaged in agriculture sector in East
Wollega Zone of Oromia State during the past three
months, zonal investment office said.
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Ethiopia fully accepts recent call of UN
security council president – Ministry
Addis Ababa, November 14, 2007 (Addis Ababa)
Ethiopia fully accepts the call of the UN Security Council
President made late Tuesday on the situation between
Ethiopia and Eritrea, the Ministry of foreign Affairs said.
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Security in Mogadishu
improving, insurgents
cracked down: Ministry
Addis Ababa, November 14,
2007 (ENA)
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the security in the
Somali capital Mogadishu is improving since the TFG
security forces, in collaboration with residents of the town
crackeddown anti-peace activities of the insurgents.
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Ethiopian defence college gets new English
language computer laboratory
Addis Ababa, November 14, 2007 (ENA) - A new English
language computer laboratory, which is established on the
premise of the Ethiopian Defense Command and Staff
College, was inaugurated on Wednesday.
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Ethiopian
millennium
celebration abroad
continues: Ministry
Addis Ababa,
November 14, 2007
(Addis Ababa)
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Ethiopian embassies and consulate offices worldwide
continue on celebrating the new Ethiopian millennium,
Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
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Brangelina buy
island in shape
of Ethiopia
ninemsn
Wednesday Nov 14
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Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have bought a man-made
island in the shape of Ethiopia that is part of an ambitious
luxury development off the coast of Dubai, according to
reports.
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International human rights lawyer says HR 2003
contrary to international law, UN charter
HR 2003, November 13, 2007 (ENA) - HR 2003, which was
recently endorsed by the US congress and submitted to the
Senate, is in contrast with the international law and charters
of the United Nations, an international human rights lawyer
said.
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Ethiopian troops awarded UN peacekeeping
medals while celebrating new Millennium
UNMIL
Zwedru, Liberia – Nearly 1,800 Ethiopian troops serving
with the United Nations Mission in Liberia (UNMIL) have
been presented with UN Peacekeeping medals for their
invaluable contribution to the peace process at a
ceremony that coincided with celebrations of the Ethiopian
new Millennium – based on the Julian calendar
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Ethiopia:
Investors hail top
investors award
Tuesday 13 November 2007
Tesfa-alem Tekle,
AfricaNews reporter in
Mekelle, Ethiopia
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Tesfa-alem Tekle, AfricaNews reporter in Mekelle, Ethiopia
Investors across Ethiopia have applauded Ethiopia's award
for outstanding exporters, input suppliers and top
countries that buy Ethiopian products.
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Ethiopia Partners with Carter Center on
Public Health Training Initiative
(VOA, Nov13, 2007)
The group of illnesses known as neglected tropical
diseases continue to strike people across Africa. The
diseases are called “neglected” because they don’t
receive enough funding, due to the fact that although they
damage people, they don’t kill them.
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Ethiopia: Chinese oil workers return to Ogaden
(AfricaNews, Nov13, 2007)
Andualem Sisay, AfricaNews reporter in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia Chinese oil workers who left the Ogaden region
after the late April killing of nine Chinese and 65
Ethiopians exploring natural gas will return to continue
their work in the area, Chinese Ambassador, Mr. Lin Lin
disclosed.
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24,000 metric tons of agricultural products
exported to foreign markets
Adama, November 13, 2007 (ENA) -
Some 24,000 metric tons of quality agricultural products
exported to foreign market over the last four months, the
central branch office with Quality and Standard Authority
said.
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China-Ethiopia annual trade reaches
$660m-envoy
Tue 13 Nov 2007,
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 13 (Reuters) - The combined value of
trade between Ethiopia and China has leapt 17 percent to
$660 million this year from $562 million in 2006, a Chinese
envoy said.
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Ethiopia is ahead, not behind
BY JOYCE NJERI (Inside Africa)
13 November 2007
RECENTLY, on September 11 precisely, people from all
over Ethiopia flocked in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital,
to usher in the new Millennium, more than seven years after
the rest of the world marked the 21st century. A host of
other African and international leaders attended the event
as well. Fireworks lit up the sk¬y above the city, as revellers
gathered in the streets for a cultural festival to welcome the
new millennium. How could this be possible?
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Ethiopia plans to upgrade electric
transmission lines by 16 folds
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 12, 2007 -- Xinhua
Ethiopia plans to upgrade the country's current electric
transmission line capacity over 16 times the current one by
2010, the private Daily Monitor newspaper reported on
Monday.
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Ethiopia's HAILE
Gebreselassie featured on CNN
Highlights program
Published 11/13/2007
CNN Interviews, career highlights and info
about Haile Gebreselassie
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Monument to be erected for
Emperor Tewodros in his
birthplace
Gondar, November 12, 2007 (WIC) -
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The Amhara State Chief Administrator laid cornerstone
Saturday for a monument to be erected for Emperor
Tewodros in his birthplace of Quara Woreda.
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Investment projects with over half billion
birr capital functioning in South Omo Zone
Arbaminch, November 12, 2007 (WIC)
Investors licensed with over half a billion birr capital in
South Omo Zone of SNNP State during the past three
years have gone operational, the zonal Trade and
Industry Department said.
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ANDM to celebrate 27th founding anniversary
colorfully
Bahir Dar, November 11, 2007 (Bahir Dar) - Preparations
are well in progress to celebrate the 27th founding
anniversary of the Amhara National Democratic Movement
(ANDM) on 21 Nov. 2007, the state’s information bureau
said.
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Ethiopia gets
its first
automaker
autoblog
Posted Nov 10th
2007
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China's automakers aren't fooling around when it
comes to aggressive growth. While you don't hear
much enthusiasm from European or North American
automakers about the market on the African
continent, There's already at least two Chinese
carmakers
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Ethiopia set for export boom
Sat 10 Nov 07
freshinfo
The Ethiopian Horticulture & Flower Growers and
Exporters Association hopes to generate $1.4 bn
annually within five years by expanding fruit and
vegetable exports in addition to its fast growing
exports of cut flowers.
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Helene Gayle Welcomed to Ethiopia by
President Girma Wolde Giorgis
CARE USA (Press Release) 22:04 9-Nov-07
Ethiopia’s President, Girma Wolde Giorgis,
welcomed CARE President and CEO Helene Gayle
this week during her visit to the country, where
CARE has worked since 1984.
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President of the Ethiopian International Institute for Peace
and Development (EIIPD), Professor Kinfe Abraham,
passed away yesterday after a brief illness.
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Government Says Implementing plan to address
infrastructure, democracy, good governance
Problems
Addis Ababa, November 9, 2007 (ENA) - With the aim of
alleviating the challenges related to infrastructure,
democracy and good governance in the urban areas,
the government has designed and implemented an
urban development policy and a five year plan, the
Ministry of Information said.
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Eritrean refugees accuse government of
diverting relief food to army
Axum, November 08, 2007 (WIC)
The Eritrean government which has failed to supply
ration to the army has resorted to diverting relief food
to feed the army, according to Eritrean refugees.
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Addis Ababa, November
08, 2007 (WIC)
Russian Foreign minister
commended the Ethiopian
government for important
contribution in the African Union
and UN hybrid peacekeeping
operation for Darfur, according
to Sudan Tribune.
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4th International
Federalism
Conference
concluded
New Delhi, November
8, 2007
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The 4th International Federalism Conference held in
New Delhi, India was concluded on Wednesday. The
three-day conference unanimously accepted the
request of Ethiopia to host the 5th International
Federalism Conference..
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Meles appoints three federal government
officials
Addis Ababa, November 8, 2007 (ENA) - Prime Minister
Meles Zenawi appointed on Thursday three officials of
the federal government, the Office of the Prime Minister
said.
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4th International
Conference on
Federalism said
successful
Addis Ababa,
November 8, 2007
(Addis Ababa) -
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Addis Ababa, November 8, 2007 (ENA) - Ethiopia has
drawn useful experience from the 4the International
Conference on Federalism held in New Delhi, India,
Speaker of the House of Federation said.
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Ethiopian deportees say Shaebiya detaining,
harassing Ethiopians in Eritrea
Axum, November 7, 2007 (WIC) - Shaebiya is detaining
and harassing Ethiopians in Eritrea labeling them as
spies, according to Ethiopians recently deported to via
Rama.
Entrepreneurs in N. Shoa zone invest over
9.1 billion Birr
Fiche, November 7, 2007 (ENA)
Investors in North Shoa Zone of Oromia State have
launched various investment projects with an aggregate
capital of over 9.1 billion Birr so far, the zonal investment
office said.
Company Grants 110 Under Privileged
University Students Scholarshiops
Addis Ababa, November 7, 2007 (ENA)
Keangnam Enterprise Ltd, a private Korean construction
company, said it granted scholarship to 110 under
privileged university students.
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SNNP State constructing condos with over 1.6
billion birr
Awassa, November 7, 2007 (WIC) – The SNNP State
Works and Urban Development Bureau is reportedly
constructing condominium houses with over 1.6 billion
birr.
Textile factory implementing rehabilitation
project with 192mln birr
Dessie, November 7, 2007 (WIC) - Kombolcha Textile
Factory said it has begun implementing new working
procedures which will enable it to double its production.
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Ethiopia says wants talks, not war with
Eritrea Tue 6 Nov 2007
By Tsegaye Tadesse
ADDIS ABABA, Nov 6 (Reuters)
Ethiopia on Tuesday said it had no plans to go to war with
rival Eritrea over their disputed border, and again urged
Asmara to pull its troops back and begin dialogue over
marking the frontier..
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Prime Minister
Meles holds
discussions with
senior Indian
government
officials
Delhi, November 6, 2007
(ENA)
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Minister Meles Zenawi, who is attending the 4th International
Conference on Federalism in New Delhi, India, held
discussions with his Indian counterpart, Dr. Manmohan
Singh on bilateral and international issues.
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President Girma
receive writing
contest winner,
other Swedish
nationals
Addis Ababa, November 6,
2007 (ENA)
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President Girma Woldegiorgis received and held
discussions on Tuesday with Swedish winner of a writing
contest and other Swedish nationals who represent
Swedish-based non-governmental organizations, at the
National Palace.
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Commission Arrests Senior Officials in
Alleged Real Estate Fraud
By WUDINEH ZENEBE AND ISSAYAS MEKURIA
SPECIAL TO FORTUNE AND FORTUNE STAFF WRITER
November 05 2007
The precious land in the capital fetching prices rivalling
major metropolitan areas around the world is at the centre
of controversy. While real estate developers are eager to
get their hands on plots, the Anticorruption Commission
has turned its eyes to the city officials responsible for
parcelling land to feed the booming industry and has
suspended the Geographical Information System (GIS)
bureaus in the 10 districts and the municipality from
rendering services.
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Ethiopia denies preparing for Eritrea war
November 05 2007
Addis Ababa - Ethiopia on Monday dismissed Eritrean
claims it was preparing for a new border war and accused
its arch-enemy of seeking to divert attention from its internal
woes.
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Resolving boarder dispute through peaceful,
ethiopia's firm objective
Nov 5/2007 minstry of information
English Amharic
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Meles Addresses 4th
International Federalism
Conference
New Delhi, November 5, 2007 (New
Delhi)
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The 4th International Federalism Conference opened here
in New Delhi, India. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi expressed
at the opening of the Conference Ethiopia’s readiness to
play a significant role in Forum Federations.
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Mosquito net factory to be built with 23mln
birr
Addis Ababa, November 05, 2007 (WIC) - A cornerstone
has been laid for a mosquito net factory to be built with 23
million birr by Adami Tulu Pesticides Processing Share
Company (APPSCO).
Global Energy Ethiopia building bio-diesel
plant that produces 40,000 tons of crude oil
annually
Addis Ababa, November 05, 2007 (WIC) - Global Energy
Ethiopia has begun building a bio-diesel factory in southern
Ethiopia which will produce 40,000 tons of crude oil
annually, according to Africannews.com.
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President Calls
Youth To Strive For
Achieving
Sustainable
Development
Addis Ababa, November 4,
2007 (ENA) -
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President Girma Wolde-giorgis said giving attention to the
youth is instrumental in bringing about sustainable
development and good governance.
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H.R. 2003 designed to expose Ethiopia to
neo-colonialism: Seyoum
Addis Ababa, November 3, 2007 (ENA)
- Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyoum Mesfin said H.R. 2003,
which is endorsed by the US Congress under the pretext of
ensuring human rights in Ethiopia, aims at putting Ethiopia
under neo-colonization.
Authority grants investment licenses to 240
investors
Addis Ababa, November 3, 2007 (ENA)
- The Oromia Investment Authority granted investment
licenses 240 investors with a combined capital of over 2
billion Birr during the past three months.
Sudanese investor obtains 4 licenses to invest
in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, November 3, 2007 (ENA)
- A Sudanese investor has taken license at an investment
capital of 150 million Birr, Sudan Tribune Newspaper said
quoting the Ethiopian Investment Agency as saying.
Ministry conducts study, executes water
projects worth over 1.3 billion USD
Addis Ababa, November 3, 2007 (ENA)
- Minister of Water Resources said it has conducted
feasibility studies and executed various safe water projects
at a cost of over 1.3 billion US dollars during the past five
years.
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Ethiopia: Dashen Bank Announces 188 Million
Birr Net Profit
The Daily Monitor (Addis Ababa)
2 November 2007
Posted to the web 2 November 2007
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NEBE, political parties hold consultation on
upcoming elections
Addis Ababa, November 2, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The
National Electorate Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) held
consultation on Thursday with national and regional
political parties regarding the upcoming national elections.
Sustainable, enhanced export trade
complements realizing national vision:
Ministry
Addis Ababa, November 2, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The
National Export Trade Day would enable the government,
exporters, input suppliers, and supportive bodies work
together for the development of the sector and reaffirm
commitment to exert efforts for the sustainability of
accelerate economic growth of the country, Ministry of
Information said.
Embassy, UN agencies signs 15.4 million USD
worth grant accord
Addis Ababa, November 2, 2007 (Addis Ababa) -
Norwegian Embassy in Ethiopia signed on Friday a grant
agreement that amounts to 15.4 million US dollars with the
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, to
participate in the grand global meeting on
federalism to be held in India
New Delhi | November 01, 2007 12:05:06 PM IST
From heads of state and government to experts and
activists, around 1,000 people from the world will take part
in an international conference on federalism here next week.
Among the foreign participants will be Presidents Micheline
Calmy-Rey of Switzerland and Ahmed Abdallah M. Sambi of
Comoros, Vice President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria and
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, which is to hold the
fifth edition of the International Conference on Federalism.
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Refugee Reporter
Seeks Resettlement
Away From
Ethiopia-Eritrea
Border
By Peter Heinlein
Shimelba refugee camp, N.
Ethiopia
01 November 2007
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The flow of Eritrean refugees pouring into Ethiopia has
peaked recently
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Agency licenses 456 foreign investors in 3
months
Addis Ababa, November 1, 2007 (ENA)
The Ethiopian Investment Agency said it has granted 456
investment licenses to foreign investors over the past
three months.
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