The time has come for democratic Africa
Democracy functions best when adapted to each specific context and Africa urgently needs to act on this. Photo: Goran Tomasevic/Reuters Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come.
View Article3rd International Coffee Conference kicks off in Addis - Friday, 07 November...
Addis Ababa, 7 November 2014 - The 3rd International Ethiopian Coffee Conference organized by the Ethiopian Coffee Exporters Association kicked off in Addis Ababa yesterday. Ethiopian President Dr....
View ArticleMediator says South Sudan rivals agree to end war
Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces personnel ride on a tank after recapturing the Daldako area, outside the military headquarters in Kadogli May 20, 2014. REUTERS/Mohamed Nureldin Abdallah...
View ArticleGeneral Theological Seminary Resolves Faculty Dispute... Sort Of
The future of the Episcopal Church's flagship General Theological Seminary remains unclear, even as trustees agreed this week to reinstate most of the faculty who were terminated. The board of the...
View ArticleDid the Italian invasion of 1935 made the treaties of Italy and Emperor...
It has been about 24 years since Eritrea become an independent country. There is huge lingering disagreement among Ethiopians how the Eritrean referendum was conducted.
View ArticleEthiopia-Kenya highway link road to be completed next year - Saturday, 08...
The tarmacking of the main road linking Kenya with Ethiopia is expected to be completed by end of next year, Kenyan official said. Marsabit Governor Ukur Yattani said the 505-kilometre...
View ArticleEthiopia: Giant State-Owned Edible Oil Factory Privatized
The largest state-owned edible oil factory was sold to Ethio-Asian Industries PLC, a subsidiary of East African Holding SC for 50 million birr. A few days ago, the Privatization and Public Enterprises...
View ArticleEthiopia: UDJ Says Govt Pressure Is Mounting
The Unity for Democracy and Justice Party criticized the government for the harassment of its members and leaders of the party in various parts of the country and said that the pressures from the...
View ArticleThe day Ethiopian protestors shut a busy street in Brussels
I had the privilege to watch, with tears choking my eyes, the stunning demonstration, in front of the EU Headquarters, by heroic Ethiopians that shut a busy street in Brussels. Ethiopians converging in...
View ArticleCapt Thomas Sankara, a revolutionary like no other
Revolutionary. As president, Thomas Sankara wore only made-in-Burkina-Faso cotton sewn clothes and lived in a small brick house.
View ArticleAfrican business leaders set up Ebola fund at meeting in Addis Ababa
Our eNewspaper network was founded in 2002 to provide stand-alone digital news sites tailored for the most searched-for locations for news. With a traditional newspaper format, more than 100 sites were...
View ArticleEthiopia to grant scholarship, technical aid to S Sudan - Monday, 10 November...
Addis Ababa, 10 November 2014 - The Ethiopian government is set to extend its bilateral relations with the recently born East African nation with an offer of free scholarships for senior South Sudanese...
View ArticleDublin Airport one of the fastest-growing in Europe
Dublin Airport could top 21.5 million passengers in 2014, with figures suggesting it is growing "much faster" than the European average. A growth rate of 7pc in the first 10 months of the year means...
View ArticleAround the World in Maplewood and South Orange
Maplewood & South Orange have a global uniqueness that is much like a round-the-world trip, thankfully without the cost of the airfares! So let's explore the international charm of Maplewood &...
View ArticleEthiopian to Start Flying to Doha - Thursday, 13 November 2014 06:42
Ethiopian Airlines disclosed that it will start flying to Doha, Qatar, three times a week as of December 2, 2014. With the new flight, travelers to and from Doha will enjoy convenient and seamless...
View ArticleDestino Workshops bring talent to Wales
Destino Dance Company was founded by Junaid Jemal Sendi and Addisu Demissie in February 2014. When Junaid and Addisu were 11 years old, they were working on the streets of Addis Ababa when they were...
View ArticleIn Ethiopia's Capital, A Resurgent Jazz Scene
IN ETHIOPIA'S CAPITAL, A RESURGENT JAZZ SCENE The New York Times Nov 13 2014 NOV. 13, 2014 On a recent Sunday evening, a stylish audience in their 20s packed Mama's Kitchen, a wood-and-glass lounge on...
View ArticleEthiopian Named AFRAA's Airline of the Year - Friday, 14 November 2014 08:07
Addis Ababa, 14 November 2014 - The African Airlines Association yesterday concluded its 46th Annual General Assembly and summit in Algiers, Algeria with a call for States, airlines, service companies,...
View ArticleEthiopia Scaling up Nile Cooperation, Diplomacy
Employing his unparalleled prowess of poetry that evokes deep imaginative power, Poet and Play-Wright Laureate, Tsegaye G/Medhin has painted unfathomable and riveting picture of Abay with his mighty...
View ArticleOxford University wants to study Ethiopians election time propaganda and...
It strikes me how hard it is at times to differentiate coincidences from intentional acts. Though the dilemma, I think, would be close to resolution once that act is repeated.
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