A life-saving success story Jun 19, 2009
Driving south from Addis Ababa to the city of Awasa past the tiny, round, thatched-roof tukuls that serve as houses, watching oxen pull rudimentary plows, seeing women bent from the weight of wood on their backs, only the cars on the road give any indication that the 20th century has come and gone. But the 20th-century scourge of AIDS brought Save the Children down this road to work in the towns between Addis and Awasa, organizing and training tens of thousands of volunteers. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Ethiopia plans new rail system Jun 16, 2009
At the moment the country has only one railway - the historic narrow gauge line from the capital Addis Ababa to the neighbouring country of Djibouti. But it is in very poor condition and only half of the line is operational. (BBC News -- Business)
Africa: Civil Society Calls on Continent's Leaders to Back Court Jun 5, 2009
The statement has been prepared and issued ahead of the gathering of African States Parties to the Rome Statute of the ICC convened by the African Union (AU) Commission and currently scheduled to take place from 8 9 June 2009 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Workshop conclusions. (allAfrica.com)
China to honour Olympian Dibaba with hospital Jun 3, 2009
ADDIS ABABA: China is to construct a multi-million-dollar hospital in Ethiopia and name it after Olympic double gold medallist Tirunesh Dibaba, state-media said on Monday. The 23-year-old set a landmark for any woman athlete when she claimed both the 5,000m and 10,000m during the Beijing Games last August becoming only the sixth athlete to do so. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Ethiopia: Country Moves to Strengthen Anti-Terrorism Law Media Warner Not to Serve Terrorist Purposes Jun 3, 2009
Addis Ababa The Ethiopian government is working on draft law providing for a tougher punishment of individuals involved in terrorist activity. To that effect, the Council of Ministers has submitted the draft law to the House of Peoples' Representatives (HPR) for endorsement. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia: Western Union, Country Agents Hand Over School Project Jun 3, 2009
Addis Abeba Western Union, a leading provider of global money transfer services, along with its Agents in Ethiopia, officially handed over a new school building project to a local school in Addis Ababa, it said on Monday. According to the a press release from Western Union, the school project was a result of partnership with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, the Construction and Business Bank and Dashen Bank. (allAfrica.com)
CIA unmasks spy killed in 2003 Jun 2, 2009
He was killed by a drunken driver in Addis Ababa who was convicted but as of 2008, had not been caught. Wenzel was a member of the first clandestine service training class to graduate after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, was a former public defender in Florida and an Ironman triathlete. (USA Today)
Ethiopia: Shedding Light on Power Crisis Jun 2, 2009
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Ethiopia: Woman Files One of Highest Civil Suits Ever, 300m Br Jun 2, 2009
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New book explores eradication of smallpox Jun 1, 2009
At one point, Dr. Henderson flew to Addis Ababa to convince Ethiopia's minister of health to fund smallpox vaccinations in the African nation -- even after the minister had for three years denied Dr. Henderson permission to enter the country. Ultimately, Dr. Henderson convinced the health minister to fund a smallpox eradication program by pressing the personal physician to the emperor of Ethiopia to persuade the emperor to persuade the health minister. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ethiopia: Defendants Granted Bail in Bank of Abyssinia Case May 29, 2009
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Ethiopia: Govt to Pay Compensation to 'Victims' of BPR, Opposition Against May 28, 2009
Addis Ababa Government employees who for various reasons are found unfit to continue with the newly introduced business process re-engineering will be paid up to a sum of a full year's salary, according to a new bill the House endorsed on Tuesday. The House of people's Representative (HPR), which on Tuesday deliberated on civil servants' pension payments after 25 years of service, with the maximum age being 50, also passed a bill for civil servants who are left out of job due to the new business... (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia: City to Develop Lideta Neighbourhood With 236 Million Br Investment May 27, 2009
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Accused Ethiopians again remanded May 27, 2009
More than 100 relatives and supporters were gathered outside the courtroom in the capital Addis Ababa. Family members and lawyers have been barred from visiting the accused in jail, relatives said outside Monday's hearing. (BBC News -- Africa)
Eritrea says call for sanctions "irresponsible" May 27, 2009
Asmara has recalled its ambassador to the AU's headquarters in Addis Ababa. Western analysts say Ethiopia and Eritrea, still bitter over a border conflict in which 70,000 people were killed, have been fighting a proxy war in Somalia. (AlertNet)
Africans celebrate Africa Day May 26, 2009
The Day is observed with respect to the creation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU), by its founding fathers on 25 May 1963 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the current headquarters of the AU. Later in 2002, Durban, South Africa, the OAU became the African Union (AU) ... A press statement by the AU said activities marking the Africa Day celebration on May 25, will take place at the headquarters of the African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Ethiopia: Private College, Indian University Graduate 92 in Post Graduation Studies May 26, 2009
Addis Ababa The first cohort of 92 post graduate students, who have been pursuing their studies in diverse disciplines run by Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) in partnership with St. Mary's University College (SMUC) graduated on Saturday at Hilton Hotel here. The 92 prospective graduates have completed their studies in Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Rural Development, Master of Commerce, Master of Economics, Master of Public Administration, Master of Political... (allAfrica.com)
Today In History May 25, 2009
- 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. - 1968, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis was dedicated by Vice President Hubert Humphrey and Interior Secretary Stewart Udall. (Erie Times-News, PA)
FIGHTING RAGES May 25, 2009
(Additional reporting by Mohamed Ahmed and Abdi Sheikh in Mogadishu, Barry Malone in Addis Ababa; writing by David Clarke; Editing by Charles Dick). news is provided by. (AlertNet)
TB -- hiding in plain sight May 22, 2009
Stockholm, Sweden and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Current research suggests that Mycobacterium tuberculosis can evade the immune response. The related report by Rahman et al, "Compartmentalization of immune responses in human tuberculosis: few CD8+ effector T cells but elevated levels of FoxP3+ regulatory T cells in the granulomatous lesions," appears in the June 2009 issue of The American Journal of Pathology. (EurekAlert!)
Somalia: Region Condemns Eritrea, Calls for Blockade [document] May 21, 2009
The 33rd Extra-ordinary Meeting (Extra-ordinary No. 1) of the IGAD Council of Ministers was convened at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 20th May 2009 to discuss the developments in Somalia since the 32nd Extra-ordinary Session held on 27th January 2009 and to chart the way forward. The Council was chaired by H.E. Seyoum Mesfin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the current Chairperson of the IGAD Council of Ministers. (allAfrica.com)
Somalia: East African Govts Condemn Eritrea Harshly May 21, 2009
A meeting of IGAD s council of ministers held in Addis Ababa on Wednesday issued a communiqu; saying that it condemns; in the strongest terms possible all the individuals, organizations and countries in particular the Government of Eritrea and its financiers who continue to instigate, recruit, train, fund and supply the criminal elements in and or to Somalia. It called for sanctions against Eritrea and condemned its government for in Somalia. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia troops 'back in Somalia' May 20, 2009
The BBC's Elizabeth Blunt in Addis Ababa says the latest reported troop movements may well be part of a similar, limited operation. But Ethiopian foreign ministry spokesman Wahade Belay denied the reports. (BBC News -- Africa)
Islamic insurgents attack base in Somalia, 3 dead May 20, 2009
Associated Press Writer Samson Haileyesus in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia contributed to this report. Related Searches. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Ethiopia: Generator Sales Boom Lights City May 19, 2009
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ISLAMIST ADVANCE May 19, 2009
(Additional reporting by Abdi Guled and Abdi Sheikh in Mogadishu, Barry Malone in Addis Ababa; Writing by Daniel Wallis; editing by David Clarke and Richard Balmforth). news is provided by. (AlertNet)
Somalia: Spoilers Face Sanctions May 18, 2009
Kampala AN African Union (AU) meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Wednesday resolved to set up a mechanism to identify the insurgents in Somalia's recent violence and seek sanctions against them. "We decided to set up a mechanism to clearly identify the spoilers. We are going to the use the UN and AU systems to seek sanctions against them," defence minister Crispus Kiyonga told Sunday Vision. (allAfrica.com)
Nigeria takes re-branding campaign to Africa Union May 18, 2009
As a starting point, she urged the ambassador-designate to use her multiple roles as the envoy to Ethiopia, Djibouti as well as the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa to tell Nigeria's story the way it is ... Toyo said she was going to embark on what she termed 'image substitute' and that will form the fulcrum of her policy direction as she heads to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. (Guardian News, Nigeria)
UN won't rule out peacekeepers for Somalia May 17, 2009
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- The U.N. Security Council has not ruled out the idea of a U.N. peacekeeping force for Somalia, a top envoy said Saturday after meeting with African Union officials to discuss problems in Somalia and Sudan ... "The question of a United Nations peacekeeping mission remains on the table," Britain's U.N. Ambassador John Sawers told journalists after hours of talks in Addis Ababa. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Leading man? May 16, 2009
Bingu, as he is popularly known, started off at the World Bank in Washington and the Economic Commission for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He then became secretary-general of the regional trading bloc - the Preferential Trade Area (PTA) - in Lusaka, Zambia. (BBC News -- Africa)
Somalia, Sudan to dominate UN-African Union agenda May 16, 2009
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - A senior diplomat says the conflicts in Somalia and Sudan will dominate the U.N. Security Council's meetings with African Union officials. British U.N. Ambassador John Sawers says Sudan's Darfur region will be on the agenda Saturday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Security Council To Focus On African Hotspots May 15, 2009
Ambassadors and diplomats from the 15 council nations will begin the eight-day, four-nation trip in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Friday evening ... While Darfur is a prime topic on the agenda of a meeting Saturday with the African Union in Addis Ababa, the Security Council is skipping Sudan this year. (CBS News -- World)
Ethiopia: Govt, Sudan Ink Agreement to Launch Public Road Transport May 14, 2009
Amin Mohamed, Head Department Ministry of National Highway Authority at Transport Authority office, signed the minute agreement to be approved at the ministerial meeting of both countries scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa ... There is also a plan to expand the agreement from Khartoum to Addis Ababa. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia: African Aviation Industry to Worsen Due to Global Crisis May 13, 2009
Addis Ababa The Financial crisis prevailing in the world is surely to hurt the aviation industry in Africa by sharply declining demand for passenger and cargo services, the Ministry of Transport and Communication said on Thursday. A growing number of airports are winding up as the global downturn sends one of the world's biggest industries plunging into the red. (allAfrica.com)
Addisu Visits Ayat May 13, 2009
It was love at first sight for two families (Frisbies and Knudsens) who were at Orlando International Airport to welcome our newest member and his parents, Loyal and Julie, who spent a year in preparation for an African adoption and a week at an orphanage in Addis Ababa getting acquainted with their new son. Hollywood celebrities may get by with driving down a dusty African road, spotting a cute kid, and saying I ll take that one, as if buying a cantaloupe at a farmers market. (Lake Wales News, FL)
Ethiopia: Govt Seals Cement Factories Over Power Shortage May 13, 2009
The country has been hit by acute power shortages prompting the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) to impose power interruptions and distribute power in a ration in the capital Addis Ababa where there is reportedly a 40% power shortage. Mugger in Oromiya and Mosebo in the Tigray Regional states are the largest factories accounting for the largest part of domestic production and supplying the growing local demands. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia: Govt Dismisses Human Rights Watch Report As Baseless May 11, 2009
Addis Ababa The government on Friday dismissed a report by the Human Rights Watch which claimed the arrest of suspected coup plotters was politically motivated and in line of blood relation. Ethiopia has come under fire in reports which accused the government of widespread rights abuses, including jeapordising the legal system. (allAfrica.com)
Got Mother's Day flowers? Ethiopia does, but few are buying. May 11, 2009
Sabeta, Ethiopia - A local pop song trills out from the radio, filling the cavernous packing hall at the Ethio Highland Flora farm in Sabeta, a 45-minute drive from Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa. Dozens of workers tackle a seemingly endless stack of exotically named roses, separating the short stems and rotten petals from the bright Valentino, Duo Unique, Wild Calypso, and Alyssa blooms destined for Europe. (Christian Science Monitor)
Peacekeeper shot dead in Darfur May 9, 2009
Organisers of the Darfur conference had aimed to bring together some 400 people from Darfur's diverse ethnic groups in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Pro-government groups as well as those close to Darfuri rebels were included. (BBC News -- Africa)
Sudan opens up to more aid groups May 8, 2009
The conference on Darfur that could now be cancelled was to bring together some 400 people from Darfur's diverse ethnic groups in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Pro-government groups as well as those close to Darfuri rebels were included. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ethiopia asked to name 'plotters' May 7, 2009
The BBC's Elizabeth Blunt in the capital, Addis Ababa, says he was one of the most charismatic opposition figures at the time of the last elections in Ethiopia in 2005. He was arrested after the polls along with other prominent opposition figures and tried for treason, sentenced to life imprisonment, then pardoned and released. (BBC News -- Africa)
Rights group: Ethiopia coup suspects held secretly May 6, 2009
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia The Ethiopian government must release the names and whereabouts of 35 people being held in a secret location after they were arrested last month over an alleged coup plot, a human rights group said ... Berhanu was elected mayor of Addis Ababa in 2005 but was arrested afterward along with more than 100 other opposition politicians and stood trial for treason. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Slain alumnus honored at State Department May 4, 2009
Adkins was murdered in his home during his first year of duty in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's capital, where he was performing consular work. He earned two degrees from GW - a bachelor's degree in 2005 and a master's degree in 2007 - both in international affairs. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
African Union panel on Darfur will meet ICC - Mbeki May 3, 2009
ADDIS ABABA, May 2 (Reuters) - An African Union (AU) panel plans to meet the International Criminal Court (ICC) despite AU opposition to a warrant of arrest for Sudan's president, former South African President Thabo Mbeki said on Saturday. "We are in contact with the prosecutor and have agreed that we would find an occasion as soon as possible for us to sit and meet with him face to face," Mbeki said in Ethiopia. (AlertNet)
Peace Corps volunteer tells of experiences May 3, 2009
I live 400 kilometers (approximately 248 miles) southwest of Addis Ababa in a town of about 60,000 people, doing HIV/AIDS outreach work. My primary assignment is with the HIV office at the local health center. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Christianity’s demographic shift May 1, 2009
The free, public conference will feature keynote addresses from Kwok Pui Lan, professor of Christian theology and spirituality at the Episcopal Divinity School; William Dyrness, professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary; and Betta Mengitsu, founding member of the Beza International Ministries, based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The Divinity School s fifth ministry conference will approach Christianity s changing demographics through a ministerial lens. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
S Africa swine flu tests negative May 1, 2009
"We hope to establish a continental plan for prevention, and if necessary a mechanism to fight this outbreak that has not yet affected Africa," AU Peace and Security Commissioner Jean Ping said in Addis Ababa. Egypt has ordered the nation's quarter of a million pigs to be slaughtered over swine flu fears, in the first such move in the world, even though experts say the virus cannot be transmitted by eating meat. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ethiopia: Opposition Says Reports of Coup Plot Fabrications By Govt Apr 28, 2009
"This latest claim of foiling a coup plot by Ginbot 7 is no different than the regime's same old worn out practices of criminalizing political dissent. Ginbot 7 has no desire to engage in a tit for tat with neither the dictators in Addis Ababa, nor the time to waste replying to baseless accusations by a regime that rules Ethiopia by the barrel of the gun," the party led by Dr. Birhanu Nega said in a statement posted on Nazret ... Dr. Berhanu was elected mayor of capital Addis Ababa after... (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopian Airlines Journeys First to Congratulate Deriba Merga on Winning the Boston Marathon Apr 28, 2009
Merga was born in Nekemt and trains with the Ethiopian squad in Addis Ababa. Merga's mentor is world record holder and beloved Ethiopian runner, Haile Gebrselassie. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia arrests 'coup plotters' Apr 28, 2009
By Elizabeth Blunt BBC News, Addis Ababa ... Berhanu Nega was one of the most charismatic opposition figures at the time of the last elections in Ethiopia in 2005 and if all had gone well he would have become mayor of Addis Ababa. (BBC News -- Africa)
Official: Ethiopia arrests 35 for coup plot Apr 28, 2009
Berhanu was elected mayor of Addis Ababa in 2005, but arrested afterward with more than 100 other opposition politicians and tried for treason. He and the others were freed by a pardon in 2007. (MSNBC -- International)
Ethiopia: Businessmen Appeal for Executive Justice Apr 28, 2009
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Water controversies boil over Apr 28, 2009
Near the mountainous town of Ticho, about three hours south of Addis Ababa, a group of villagers washed clothes and gathered water at a natural spring. Many filled ubiquitous "jerry cans" 6-gallon yellow plastic jugs used to fetch water from creeks or public taps. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
A peep show of violence, self-contempt, and tender regret Apr 19, 2009
Finally, as Addis Ababa falls into revolutionary chaos, these two women succeed in bullying the bureaucracy into allowing Katya to claim Sonny, a tiny, ill baby who shines with the light of his hunger for love and life. His care falls to Janice while Katya struggles to secure documents. (Boston Globe)
Ethiopians rally in rare protest Apr 17, 2009
The main opposition parties in Ethiopia have held a march in Addis Ababa to call for the release of their imprisoned leader, Birtukan Medeksa ... Ethiopia has very little tradition of public protest, the BBC's Elizabeth Blunt in Addis Ababa says, and passers-by stopped and stared in amazement. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ethiopian Airlines Journeys Partners with the Archaeological Institute of America to Promote Ancient History Tours of Ethiopia Apr 16, 2009
Washington, D.C Ethiopian Airlines Journeys has partnered with the Archaeological Institute of America to introduce the Archaeology community to the best that East Africa has to offer. On Tuesday, April 28th, the AIA will be celebrating its 130th anniversary with a Gala that honors Harrison Ford and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF, MDC Tackle Europe Over Sanctions Apr 15, 2009
The ACP-EU session coincided with Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Inside Ethiopia Apr 15, 2009
Addis Ababa is central, with wildlife and culture to the south, history up north, lush coffee plantations to the west and desert to the east. The more I read about Ethiopia, the more intrigued I became about the countrys history and circumstance. (iAfrica.com)
Q&A: Somali conflict Apr 14, 2009
Addis Ababa, for its part, accused UIC leaders of links with al-Qaeda. The Ethiopians' concerns about the Islamic courts were shared by the Americans, who are also determined to prevent the spread of fundamentalist Islam in Africa. (BBC News -- Africa)
Ethiopia destroys mines stockpile Apr 14, 2009
By Elizabeth Blunt BBC News, Addis Ababa. Triggered by a footfall, anti-personnel mines are designed to maim. (BBC News -- Africa)
Suprised to find an Ethiopian Utopia Apr 13, 2009
I had just come from the capital, Addis Ababa. Arriving in Addis from Djibouti was a culture shock unto itself: cool fresh air, lush greenery and a surprisingly modern city center. (Juneau Empire)
Man confesses to murder of alumnus Apr 13, 2009
Court proceedings are happening in the African country's capital city, Addis Ababa, because the United States does not have an extradition treaty with Ethiopia ... "So, in all, our son was killed for a few lousy bucks for his belongings on the street of Addis Ababa," the family's e-mail said. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
A haven for the lost boys Apr 11, 2009
An Australian cares for some of the countless homeless children in Addis Ababa. Maggie Crewes is driving in her usual, unflappable manner through the chaotic traffic and blaring horns in Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Replica of 3.2 mln-year-old humanoid fossil displayed Apr 9, 2009
2 million-year-old humanoid fossil known as "Lucy" in the National Museum in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. "Lucy" was found in Afar region by U.S. paleontologists in 1974. (Xinhuanet, China)
Rights groups urge Africa to cooperate with ICC over DarfurSudan President to visit Egypt despite arrest warrantNigerian paper urges Sudanese leader to appear before ICC1 killed in ambush of 6 Darfur peacekeepers UNHCR faults Kenya govt over refoulement of Somali asylum seekersUNHCR relocates Somali refugees in EthiopiaUN envoy condemns attack on Somali Interior MinisterKenya hesitant over hostage talks with Somali militants Vita of Kinshasa beats Malanti Chiefs of Mbabane in CAF cupSarkozy begins DR Congo visitSarkozy to visit 3 African countries from 26 MarchDR Congo appoints new Ambassador to Belgium Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE African experts assess progress towards attaining MDGsAddis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - A two-day workshop to review the progress made byAfrican countries towards the attainmentof the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is due to open next Wednesday at theheadquarters of the African Union Commission(AUC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 08/04/2009 Full Text... Apr 9, 2009
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - A two-day workshop to review the progress made by African countries towards the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is due to open next Wednesday at the headquarters of the African Union Commission (AUC) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ... Addis Ababa - 08/04/2009. (Panapress.com)
