Congress told terrorist attack on US consulate in Benghazi was ‘a matter of time’
A terrorist attack on the US consulate in Benghazi was “a matter of time” as security was reduced even as the country became more violent, the former commander of an American special forces team in Libya said Wednesday. Republicans said Ambassador Chris Stevens had been let down by the State Department. Photo: AP By Raf Sanchez, Washington Security […]
Read More →Ethiopia Charts a Chinese Course ,“Ethiopia has the lowest per capita GDP (only 351 dollars) in Africa; it is one of the last four countries in Africa. Similarly, it stands at the bottom of all countries reviewed for the human development and prosperity indices (171 out of 178 for HDI and 108 out of 110 for prosperity),†By Ed McKenna
Radisson Blu hotel in Addis Ababa. Credit: Ed McKenna/IPS ADDIS ABABA, Oct  2012 (IPS) – The death of Ethiopia’s leader of 21 years has raised fears of instability in one of Africa’s fastest-growing non-oil producing nations, which could potentially slow investment activity. Former Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, who passed away in August, saw foreign direct investment (FDI) as […]
Read More →East Africa: Tripartite Committee On Blue Nile Dam Meets in Ethiopia Capital
Addis Ababa — The Nile Tripartite Committee held a meeting on Monday in Addis Ababa to continue its study on the possible impacts of Africa’s biggest dam which is under construction along the Blue Nile River inEthiopia. Blue Nile Map                […]
Read More →Ethiopia/Sudan: It Is Possible to Reverse the 5-3 Deficit on Sunday – Ethiopian Coach Sewnet Bishaw
INTERVIEW Ethiopian national football team coach Sewnet Bishaw believes his side can still qualify for the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations finals by beating visiting Sudan in this weekend’s return leg of the final qualifier. Ethiopia hosts Sudan this Sunday, October 14, at the Addis Ababa stadium trailing 5-3 from last month’s encounter in Khartoum. Bishaw told Cafonline.com ahead of the encounter […]
Read More →Medrek’s Path to Unity and Charisma. By Prof. Messay Kebede
By Prof. Messay Kebede Prof. Messay Kebede – University of Dayton Since the fall of the Derg and the capture of state power by the EPRDF, there has been a consensus on the need for a strong opposition party to counter the hegemony of the ruling party. The consensus includes the understanding that the basic […]
Read More →A WALK IN SUPPORT OF ETHIOPIAN WOMEN DOMESTIC WORKERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES
For Immediate Release October 8, 2012WalkeventforOctober20th2012FlyerFINALFINAL A WALK IN SUPPORT OF ETHIOPIAN WOMEN DOMESTIC WORKERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST COUNTRIES The Center for the Rights of Ethiopian Women (CREW), an organization created to promote the rights of Ethiopian women worldwide, has organized a WALK to be held on October 20, 2012. The walk will originate […]
Read More →Jazz giant to explore Ethiopia’s influence on classical music
Ethiopian jazz giant Mulatu Astatke’s father to give lecture in London. LONDON: Prepare to have your assumptions about the origins of music thoroughly overhauled at this ground-breaking lecture by the father of Ethio-jazz Mulatu Astatke on November 7. Mulatu Astatke’s contribution to modern jazz and jazz fusion is legendary but at this talk at the […]
Read More →Ethiopia: An Open Letter to Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn
DOCUMENT “Meaningful Reforms, Reconciliation and the Restoration of Justice” SMNE Urges New Prime Minister to Take Bold Steps That Will Lead the Country to a New Ethiopia September 26, 2012 His Excellency Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia Office of the Prime Minister P.O. BOX – 1031 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Dear Prime […]
Read More →Issayas Afeworki arms the elderly
President Issayas Afeworki has begun to distribute arms to older civilian citizens. He may be worried about a future threat from outside or he could want to make up for desertions from the military. (…) formore click here to read
Read More →Cambodian Broadcaster Sentenced to 20 Years
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia October 1, 2012 (AP) A Cambodian court has sentenced a dissident radio station owner to 20 years in prison on insurrection charges that critics claim are part of a political vendetta by the government. Judge Chaing Sinat of the Phnom Penh Municipal Court said 71-year-old Mam Sonando was convicted and sentenced Monday […]
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