Ethiopia will host Africa, G8 and OECD meeting

UN deputy chief to address Africa development meeting in Ethiopia

(Addis Neger) UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro left for Ethiopia on Wednesday to attend the Second Meeting of the Africa Commission.

China ZTE to boost ETC’s mobile user

(Addis Neger)  Ethiopia Telecommunications Corp (ETC) plans to boost mobile subscribers to 15 million in two years, from 2.2 million now, using $1.5 billion from Chinas ZTE Corp O763.HK, the Ethiopian firm said on Wednesday.

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What does a President Obama mean for Africa?

IN THE early hours of last Wednesday morning, there was jubilation all over Africa — all-night parties in Kenya and SA, tears and rejoicing in Nigeria, Ghana and Zambia. As Barack Obama’s first week of being America’s president-elect ends, expectations are sky-high and speculation is rife.

19-year-old girls body finally flown to Ethiopia

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE - The body of a 19-year-old Ethiopian woman which was kept at the morgue for the past two months, finally went home on Monday with the help of Gulf News readers.

Court delays Teddy Afros verdict for a month

Ethiopias Federal High Court, 8th Criminal Bench, adjourned the case of Tewodros Kassahun a.k.a Teddy Afro to December 1, 2008, for a final verdict after trial proceedings on Monday, November 3 that lasted only a few minutes.

Miriam Makeba dies after collapsing on stage

(Addis Neger)-- Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for more than 30 years under apartheid, died after collapsing on stage in Italy. She was 76.

President of Commercial bank of Ethiopia Replaced

(Addis Neger) Ethiopia has replaced the president of the state-run Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, the countrys largest lender, citing an unidentified government official.

Kamilat Acid attacker received 20 years in jail

Demissew Zerihun, who attacked 21-year-old Kamilat Mehdi in March 2007 with acid, received a 20-year jail sentence by a superior court in Addis Ababa yesterday. Co-defendant Yacob Haile was released freely.

Volcano erupts in Ethiopia

Ethiopia on alert for “terrorist attack”

The Ethiopian federal police and the anti-terrorist task force warned on Tuesday afternoon that security forces have information that suggests the country is under the threat of a “terrorist attack”.

Meles arrests Oromo party leader, Amare Aregawi(Ethiopian reporter) hurt

Ethiopia said on Monday an opposition leader had been arrested for working with insurgent groups opposed to Prime Minister Meles Zenawis government.

Ethiopians do not use condoms because of the smell Source: CNN

Ethiopians claim they hate condoms because the smell of latex sickens them. To combat the odor, DKT International, a United Sates nonprofit, created coffee condoms.

Taytu – enjoys American market (Time)

Ethiopian Airlines revenues up 34 pct in 07/08

Ethiopia to host African peer review summit in January  - Jock of the Month        

 Ethiopia will host the next African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) summit in Addis Ababa in January.

Insurgents reject UN-backed deal for Somalia

MOGADISHU (AFP) — Somalias radical insurgents on Monday vowed to fight on despite Addis Ababas pledge to respect a UN-sponsored deal reached a day earlier that allows for a pullback of Ethiopian troops.

Tirunesh Dibaba weds Shine in day-long colorful ceremony

Beijing Olympics double gold medal winner Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia has married fallow athlete Sileshi Sihen, with thousands of people gracing the colourful occasion held in the capital Addis Ababa on Sunday.

Witchcraft in Ethiopia brought to justice committing murder and rape

(Addis Neger) Witchcraft in Ethiopia brought to justice on six different charges including murder and rape, his seven fellow members are also under police custody. 

Flood Update:

floods kill 17, displace 100,000

(Addis Neger)  The death toll from floods in southeastern Ethiopia has risen to 17 and more than 100,000 people have been left homeless, the government said on Friday.

Somalia modern-day pirates terrifying the region

(Addis Neger) They come out of the darkness in the waters off the coast of East Africa, zooming up in speedboats to the sides of massive cargo ships, armed with grappling hooks, AK-47s and rocket-propelled grenades.

50,000 Ethiopian displaced by floods

(Addis Neger)  Dramatic floods in the eastern Somali region of Ethiopia have killed at least three people and displaced more than 50,000 since the start of the month, aid sources said Wednesday.

British Embassy launches on-line visa service in Ethiopia     

(Addis neger) Effective on the 3rd of November, the British Embassy in Addis Ababa launched a new on-line visa application services.

Somali President Says Government Near Collapse

(Addis Neger) Somalias president says insurgents now control most of the country, and that the government is close to collapse.

Flooding kills 11, maroons hundreds in Ethiopia

(Addis Neger) - A river in Ethiopias highlands burst its banks after heavy rains, killing 11 people and stranding hundreds more, the state news agency said on Monday.

Somalia Islamists surround Mogadishu

A fighter for Al Shabab, a radical Islamic group at the heart of Somalias deadly insurgency, Ismail was clearly emboldened as his comrades advanced to within miles of Somalias capital, seizing vast territory in recent weeks and vowing to use strict Muslim rules to bring their lawless Horn of Africa country under control.

Credit crisis threatens Africas development

(Addis Neger) The global credit crisis has come just as African economies were turning the corner, forcing governments to delay or scale back projects to stimulate growth and fight poverty, government officials and economists said at a gathering in Tunis.

Ethiopian third quarter exports rise 30 pct to $285 million

(Addis Neger)  Ethiopian exports rose 30 percent to $285.3 million in the third quarter of 2008, driven by coffee sales that leapt 45 percent versus with the same period last year, the government said on Thursday.

China offers three-point proposal to boost ties with Ethiopia

(Addis Neger) China offered a three-point proposal to boost its relations with Ethiopia, calling on the two sides to expand substantial cooperation to promote the all-round and cooperative partnership to a higher level.

Somali Islamists takes two strategic towns.

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — An Islamic militia that the U.S. considers a terrorist organization took over two strategic towns in Somalia on Tuesday, the latest territory grab by a strengthening insurgency, officials said.

Ethiopia Eyes a Big Role in Global Leather Industry

Well-heeled shoppers in New York, Paris, Tokyo and other global fashion centers are beginning to see a new name, Taytu, beside familiar Guccis and Chanels among the ladies handbags in exclusive shops.