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Ethiopia: Commodity Exchange Authority Suspends First Member for Asset Deficit

2012-02-21T02:01:00.000-08:00

The Ethiopia Commodity Exchange Authority (ECEA) suspended the membership of Chay Trading and Services Plc, a coffee trading member of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX), for six months, due to failure to sustain the minimum net assets required of an Exchange member.A member is required to have net assets totalling one million Br, according to a directive issued by the Authority as well as the

Ethiopia risks western aid suspension over jailed Swedes - Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan

2012-02-17T01:13:00.000-08:00

By Tesfa-Alem Tekle February 17, 2012(ADDIS ABABA) — A European Union delegation is negotiating with Ethiopian authorities over the release of two Swedish journalists who currently are facing prison terms under a 2009 anti-terrorism law in the horn of Africa’s nation.The negotiations came after Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, last week told parliament that his country might consider

Abolition of Slavery in Ethiopia « In Custodia Legis: Law Librarians of Congress

2012-02-15T19:07:00.000-08:00

By Hanibal GoitomIn my January 31, 2012 post, Ethiopian Emperors and Slavery, I briefly discussed slavery in Ethiopia and the unsuccessful attempts made by various Emperors to rid the country of the institution through the reign of Emperor Menelik II (1889-1913). In this post I have highlighted effective measures that were put in place, mainly during Emperor Haile Selassie‘s reign, that have led

Egypt and Sudan finally understood catastrophic consequences of the damming on the dwelling water of the Nile

2012-01-29T13:37:00.000-08:00

SATURDAY, 28 JANUARY 2012 00:07 BY JOHN MUCHANGI Along-awaited meeting to resolve the contentious new Nile Treatyyesterday failed after Egypt and Sudan failed to attend. Thetwo countries jointly oppose the new treaty, which replaced the 1959colonial agreement that had given Egypt control over the whole Nileriver.Kenya'sWater minister Charity Ngilu told colleagues from seven othercountries they

Iran's Preparedness to Foster Africa, Ethiopia's Development Fars News

2012-01-29T09:12:00.000-08:00

News number: 901017289116:33 | 2012-01-29Foriegn Policy FM Renews Iran's Preparedness to Foster Africa, Ethiopia's DevelopmentTEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi, who is in the Ethiopian capital to attend the African Union summit, reiterated Tehran's preparedness to provide African nations, Ethiopia in particular, with necessary assistance for development. The issue

Australian killed in Ethiopia bus plunge Video

2012-01-27T03:46:00.000-08:00

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Oklahoma-Ethiopia connection explored in new documentary film | Tulsa World

2012-01-24T00:33:00.000-08:00

Haile Selassie, right, shakes the hand of a man in American Indian regalia in 1954 as Oklahoma A&M President Oliver Wilham watches. Photos provided to NewsOK.com By HEATHER WARLICK MOORE NewsOK.com Published: 1/23/2012 9:34 AM Last Modified: 1/23/2012 9:53 AM A new documentary film explains how the origins of the $350 million Ethiopian coffee industry are tied to Oklahoma State University, a

BBC's Ethiopian profile

2012-01-22T02:24:00.000-08:00

Ethiopia profile18 January 12 17:03 GMTA chronology of key events:2nd century AD - Kingdom of Axum becomes a regional trading power.4th century - Coptic Christianity introduced from Egypt.1530-31 - Muslim leader Ahmad Gran conquers much of Ethiopia.1818-68 - Lij Kasa conquers Amhara, Gojjam, Tigray and Shoa.1855 - Kasa becomes Emperor Tewodros II.1868 - Tewodros defeated by a British

In Ethiopia, Russian Is the Language of Healing | Business | The Moscow Times

2012-01-17T09:14:00.000-08:00

Attendants speaking Amharic and Russian greet visitors at the hospital compound gate. Read more:http://www.themoscowtimes.com/business/article/russia-abroad-in-ethiopia-russian-is-the-language-of-healing/451183.html#no#ixzz1jjkCRJk8 The Moscow Times ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Mention Russia to Ethiopians and their first association is likely to be with medicine."We have Russian doctors at

Growing hope with Ethiopian 'church forests' | CharlotteObserver.com & The Charlotte Observer Newspaper

2012-01-16T00:17:00.000-08:00

"... Conservation International currently estimates that one species is now going extinct every 20 minutes, which is a thousand times faster than the norm during most of the earth's history. It is understandably hard to imagine what it means that we humans are causing something in the natural realm to happen a thousand times faster than normal. That is a big number. "Tom Friedman, in his book, "

Ethiopia Fenoteselam (Gojjam) remained poor as it was 50 years ago under the present regime of Melese Zenawie.

2012-01-15T07:26:00.000-08:00

FeneoteSelame a city in Gojjam now in Amhara Ethnical region stays poor as it was in the time of the Emperor Haile Selasse. Ladies carry in their backs over 25 kg every day for a distance not less than 20 KM. There is no even once public transeport. meantime Their land is being grabbed every day. Sad they have no even force to revolt!! "

Dr. Alemayehu Seifu an Ethiopia prominent Medical Doctor assassinated cold bloodily in Juba Southern Sudan

2012-01-15T04:02:00.000-08:00

Dr. Alemayehu Seifu an Ethiopia prominent Medical Doctor serving in the newly Independence Southern Sudan capital Juba was shot dead by unknown gun man in Juba Southern Sudan capital city yesterday. Late Dr. Alemayehu Seifu was a country director for African Medical Research Foundation, Southern Sudan. The doctor was known for his stand for the dictatorial regime of Ethiopia. It

Pan-African Parliament to meet in Addis next week as Continental Assembly seeks legislative powers – more like EALA, news, StarAfrica.com

2012-01-13T01:29:00.000-08:00

Share: By: East African Legislative Assembly 12/01/2012 10:53 GMT ARUSHA, Tanzania, January 12, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- A continental Parliament... ARUSHA, Tanzania, January 12, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ -- A continental Parliament is set to benefit from the experiences of the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) next week as it strategises in

Ethiopia in motion

2012-01-10T06:52:00.000-08:00

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Ethiopia strikes large gold deposits [50178790] | African news, analysis and opinion – The Africa Report.com

2012-01-09T10:37:00.000-08:00

Posted on Monday, 09 January 2012 17:41Ethiopia strikes large gold depositsBy The Africa Report Ethiopia's state owned mining cooperation says it has discovered what would be the country's largest gold deposits worth more than $4 billion.ETHIOPIAN NATIONAL MINING CORPORATION SAYS GOLD DEPOSIT AMOUNTED TO ABOUT 550,000 KILOGRAMMES/PHOTO/REUTERSThe Ethiopian National Mining Corporation (NMiC) said

144 Hours in Ethiopia: Into the Land of Plenty | DoDLive

2012-01-09T08:26:00.000-08:00

By U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jarad A. DentonCJTF-HOA Public AffairsEditor’s Note: During a recent trip to Ethiopia, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jarad A. Denton experienced rural areas outside the country’s capitol as he travelled to Negele Borena by car. Negele Borena is the site of the only bridge in Ethiopia built by Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. It spans a dangerous river,

Abyssinian Baptist Church In Harlem Lays Hands On Ethiopian Village

2012-01-09T01:04:00.000-08:00

A group of women drinking coffee in Chaffee Jenette, a remote village in the eastern highlands of Ethiopia, where the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem is helping coffee farmers grow better crops.First Posted: 1/8/12 11:38 AM ET Updated: 1/8/12 12:46 PM ETReactAmazingInspiringFunnyScaryHotCrazyImportantWeirdFollow Philanthropy , Abyssinian Baptist Church , Abyssinian Fund , African Aid ,

Africa's Most Successful Women: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu - Forbes

2012-01-07T07:09:00.000-08:00

Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu (Source: Tadias.com)Every now and then, I profile outstanding African women who’re making giant strides in business, politics, technology, entrepreneurship and leadership on the continent and elsewhere around the world. This week, I profile the spectacular Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, an Ethiopian entrepreneur and the founder of SoleRebels, a thriving eco-sensitive footwear

Beware, Kenyans: Tirunesh Dibaba Is Back | Competitor.com

2012-01-05T14:18:00.000-08:00

Beware, Kenyans: Tirunesh Dibaba Is BackUpdated: Jan 4th 2012 10:42 AM UTC by NewsShe is pleased with her comeback from injury.Tirunesh Dibaba is back in action for Ethiopia. Photo: Daily NationWith all the focus on Kenya’s dominance in the distance-running world, a bright spot exists for rival Ethiopia. Her name isTirunesh Dibaba and she’s officially back.Dibaba, who is a double Olympic champion

Ethiopia: Helping the people of Gode — SOS Children

2012-01-04T04:49:00.000-08:00

RakoopAnn Speak introduces some of the people who have benefited from SOS Children's Emergency Relief Programme in Gode."Hungry people from the surrounding community regularly arrive at the SOS Children`s Village gate asking for food. SOS Children give whatever leftover food they can which is appreciated. Sometimes animals find their way through the fence to graze on anything green they can

Ethiopia: girls available for marriage - FRANCE 24

2012-01-04T01:15:00.000-08:00

Ethiopia discovers largest ever gold, base metal reserves

2012-01-02T11:39:00.000-08:00

Gold, base metal reserves Ethiopia - National Mining Corporation (NMiC), an Ethiopian private company, has announced the discovery of the largest ever gold and base metal reserves, the weekly English Fortune newspaper reported Sunday. Of the reserves, gold comprises about 568,000kgs, the largest of such in Ethiopia.The discovery is the result of 15 years of exploration in the central-western and

Ethiopia's partnership with China | Deborah Bräutigam | Global development | guardian.co.uk

2011-12-30T10:50:00.000-08:00

China sees Ethiopia as a land of business opportunities, but the African country remains in charge of any dealsEthiopian prime minister Meles Zenawi (left) toasts Chinese premier Wen Jiabao during a meeting in Beijing in August. Photograph: Adrian Bradshaw/AFP/Getty ImagesIn late November, Habros Seguar, an Ethiopian industry ministry official, told me how the ministry had just landed a major

Ethiopians are Happier without a Government, now rank the 3rd saddest people with the Racist Gov't - YouTube

2011-12-28T00:57:00.000-08:00

Ethiopians are Happier without a Government, now rank the 3rd saddest people with the Racist Gov't - YouTube: ""'via Blog this'

Ethiopian woman leaps to her death in Oman

2011-12-25T22:41:00.000-08:00

Times News Service25 December 2011 08:59:32 Oman Time MUSCAT: A woman leapt to her death from the fifth floor of a building near Barka roundabout on Friday evening. The victim was identified as an unskilled worker from Ethiopia working as housemaid for the last few months in Barka. “It happened at around 7:45pm. We heard a noise of something falling near the Bank Sohar