Leather Factory Will Become The Latest Chinese Investment in Ethiopia
By William Davison - Bloomberg: China’s Xinxiang Kuroda Mingliang Leather Co. will open a $67 million leather factory in Ethiopia on Nov. 24, adding to...
Ethiopia: Nile River Dispute Heats Up
by Peter Heinlein, VOA: Controversy is bubbling in Africa over who owns the rights to the waters of the Nile River. From the river's source,...
Ethiopia: Somber scene at vigil outside DC9
[caption id="attachment_3481" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="Nunu Wako, Ali Mohammed's sister, spoke out in anger at Tuesday night's vigil. (WTOP Photo/Michelle Basch) "][/caption] by Michelle Basch, wtop.com: WASINGTON...
Ethiopia, World Bank sign over $300mn cooperation accord
APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) Ethiopia and the World Bank have on Tuesday signed in Addis Ababa $330 million cooperation agreement to support Ethiopia’s development activities. According...
Team Ethiopia Rebounds, Defeat Madagascar 1-0 in CAN 2012 Qualifiers
[caption id="attachment_2753" align="alignleft" width="200" caption="African teams are preparing for upcoming 2012 African Cup of Nations "][/caption] (APA) Ethiopia defeat Madagascar 1-0 in CAN 2012 qualifiers...
Ethiopia frees opposition leader Birtukan Mideksa
[caption id="attachment_3430" align="aligncenter" width="460" caption="Birtukan Mikdesa's mother, Almaz Gebregziabeher, and daughter, Halley, hold a picture of the opposition leader. Photograph: Xan Rice"][/caption] Xin Rice, Guardian:...
Ethiopia: Opposition leader Birtukan Mideksa to be released
Jimma Times: According to sources in Addis ababa, the leader of the largest opposition party Judge Birtukan Mideksa is expected to be released this week....
Boat Carrying Ethiopians & Somalis Capsizes, Killing At Least 13
[caption id="attachment_3410" align="alignleft" width="300" caption="U.S. Navy / AP In this Monday, Sept. 27, 2010 picture provided by the U.S. Navy, a disabled skiff awaits assistance...
US signs over $220mn development cooperation agreement with Ethiopia
APA-Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) The United States government on Thursday signed a $ 229.3 million agreement with Ethiopia, aimed at expanding cooperation on development programs in...
Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie wins the Great North Run
Ethiopia's Haile Gebrselassie powered to an emphatic victory in his first Great North Run in Gateshead on Sunday. From, BBC News: The two-time Olympic 10,000m...