SOVEREIGNTY: An Absolute and Perpetual Power A Discussion on U. S. - Ethiopia Relations

   A brittle Western ally in the Horn of Africa
"Some of the results are encouraging, too. Infant mortality is said to have dropped from 141 per 1,000 live births in 2000 to 123 per 1,000 in 2005; over 70% of children are now in school, and access to clean water has more than doubled in ten years."

"This is where Ethiopia misses out badly. Take telecoms. While the rest of Africa has been virtually transformed in just a few years by a revolution in mobile telephony, Ethiopia stumbles along with its inept and useless government-run services."

   Democracy, good governance taking roots in Ethiopia: PM says
  Part one
  Part two
  Part three

   Siye Abraha's Interview with VOA's Solomon Kifle - Part II VOA (October 22, 2007) at 16:22

   Siye Abraha's Interview with VOA's Solomon Kifle - Part I VOA (October 22, 2007)

   Gebru Asrat's Interview with VOA's Girmay Gebru VOA (October 22, 2007) at 20:00

 

  Ethiopia Eternal Love - Sheikh Mohammed H. Al-Amoudi

   INHOFE STATEMENT ON ETHIOPIA RESOLUTION
Senator Jim Inhofe speaks the truth (must read)
"Although I appreciate the increased attention being given to Africa and particularly Ethiopia, I believe the bill takes the wrong approach by placing demands on a friend and ally that has made obvious advancements in democracy and human rights...."

   H.R. 2003 and Politics as a Zero-Sum Game: CUD'S True Colors

   Points of Clarification for the Sake of Educational Discourse(By Ghelawdewos Araia)
Instead of burying oneself in the sand - the ostrich syndrome - the best critique of my article would have been a thoughtful analysis that is credible, plausible, and enumerates in plain but coherent English what Ethiopians can do for their country.

   Beyond the Millennium, Beyond Illusion and Cynicism, and the Challenges of Development (By Ghelawdewos Araia)
Beyond the Millennium celebration, however, Ethiopia has a more critical function to undertake that I will address in this paper. Beyond the illusion and cynicism, what Ethiopians should do is challenge the government of Ethiopia (more specifically the Meles regime) on matters of governance, justice, education and health, etc. while at the same time live up to the challenges on issues surrounding the development and transformation of Ethiopia.

   Analysis by Paralysis: falling into the trap of Ethnicism (By Gebre Yemane)
A Brief Response to the Article on "the threat of Tigrean nationalism"
On 08/16/07, Kallacha Dubbi wrote an article entitled "the threat of Tigrean nationalism". The article is well organized though substantiated by selected data. However, what matters most is what it intends to impact.

  A Millennium Open Letter to Prime Minister Meles
If you are a just person and if you believe in reconciliation, why is Tamrat Liyne still in prison? He did not kill a single life. You, yourself and the CUD who were involved in the death of about 200 precious lives, are walking free. Ato Tamrat Liyne has been languishing in prison for mere corruption, probably took some money. Is it true he is in prison because of corruption? What corruption has he done which is making him more criminal than being involved in the death of 200 lives, and many injuries?

   Bogus Donald M. Payne
Mr Donald, We better die with dignity and integrity than to be told what to do because someone has given us a strategic padding charity money.

  CRISIS IN DIASPORA AND ROLL OF WEB SITES

   One Credit to Meles Zenawi
Tamrat Layne has been languishing for all these years in prison. When the government has given a second chance to the 38, why did not the government give a second chance to Tamrat Layne? This is unjust, unfair, discrimination.

What people say about the Siye Abraha - click here

  Anna Gomes "the Political Prostitute"

   An Aroma of Wisdom
It is my hope that Siye will undo the damage which has been done to our beloved country. Siye has the gut, the experience, firmness, and the character of a good leader. All Ethiopians must rally behind Siye if our country is to be saved from the imminent dangers.

   The Right to Information and the Strengthening of the Ministry of Information: Are They Incompatible?

   Illegitimate advocates and illegitimate regimes
(In response to Dr. Solomon Terfa's "solution" of handing over Badme to Eritrea) By Laeke Gebresadik (June 29, 2007) Read more…

   Satellite Freedom Fighters: Peace by the Sword of the Tongue
It is very easy to talk about everything in plain. It is easy to talk about freedom, democracy, liberty, justice, peace, love. More…

   In Defense of Professor Tecola Hagos
I have read the writings of the respected Professor Tecola Hagos. I do not know him in person, but from my communication on-line with him, he is a respectable Ethiopian educator and very intelligible person. He is open minded; he is not narrow. He has a wealth of experiences one ever can have and he is open to share his unparalleled wisdom unlike many Ethiopians scholars.

   Speaking words of Truth and Reasons
I think it is overdue now to keep quiet. We have to break the ice of silence when injustice is reigning in our country. Yes, there is a lot of talk about development in Ethiopia, but there is no a lot of talk about justice, equality, harmony.

[Analysis on Aboy Sibhat Nega's Interview]

   One cannot serve two Gods at a Time
  The Cost of Doing Nothing about Siye can even be more expensive for Tigreans

  Part two: On the Interview Given by Sebhat Nega: Dumping the Decision of the Boundary Arbitration Commission

ETHIOPIA & PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR
"They were an unusual army, though. Discipline was self-imposed. The troops didn't even have uniforms, and foot drill was unheard of. More amazing still, ... Read More ... [Source]

Peasant Revolution in Ethiopia: The Tigray People's Liberation Front, 1975-1991 (African Studies)
Almost unnoticed, in the wake of the overthrow of Emperor Haile-Selassie, the coming to power of the military, and the ongoing independence struggle in Eritrea, a band of students launched an insurrection from the northern Ethiopian province of Tigray. Calling themselves the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), they built close relations with Tigray's poverty-stricken peasants and on this basis liberated the province in 1989, and formed an ethnic-based coalition of opposition forces that assumed state power in 1991. This book chronicles that history and focuses in particular on the relationship of the revolutionaries with Ethiopia's peasants.

"Make sure that you check their shoes so that they don't take the soil of my country!" (Emperor Yohannes IV) "I am greedy for its land fragments, let alone for its territorial integrity" (Emperor Yohannes IV)

In the wake of the overthrow of the Haile-Selassie regime in Ethiopia in 1974 and the coming to power of the military, a number of oppositions

   Ethiopia re-erects ancient Axum obelisk

ADDIS ABABA (AFP) - Ethiopia started re-erecting its famed Axum obelisk 30 months after it returned to the country from Italy where it stayed for 70 years, a UN expert said Wednesday.

   I have never had an experience like in Ethiopia" Beyoncé Knowles

   Beyoncé performs at Bole millennium Hall
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The famous American R&B singer, Beyoncé Knowles, staged performance at Bole Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa on Saturday as part of the big new Ethiopian Millennium celebration.

   Beyonce Launches World Tour in Ethiopia

   The Art of Creative Design or Cultural Theft in Fashion World?

Being inspired is one thing, but shamelessly copying something is outright theft. Sorry. On a more serious note, if this trend continues, would it have an impact on the livelihood of hundreds of Ethiopians whose livelihood depends on making the Abesha kemis?
Handicraft is therefore considered to be one of the most important and widely spread occupations of most Ethiopians next to Agriculture.

   US company to invest USD 50mln in coffee farm, roasting facility

  Ethiopia: a new view from a 4x4
It's a country we associate with famine and war, heat and dust. Sarah Jacobs saw another side of it on a road trip around old Abyssinia.

   Opposing HR2003 (By Tecola Hagos)
Allowing the passage of H.R. 2003 is such gross violation of the Sovereignty of the State of Ethiopia in its own internal affairs, which will set bad precedent and deform our international relations for generations to come. We, Ethiopians, must able to look far into the future and not be diabled by current difficulties from dreaming freely about our destiny. No one nation can willy-nilly dicate to us what to do with our onw lives.

  PM Meles Zenawi on Global warming

   Ethiopia celebrates 'true cross'

  Life-Saving Medical Supplies Leave Nashville for Ethiopia

  Ethiopia eyes large loan from China
Ethiopia has signed a $208 million loan agreement with China, to finance new power generation facilities and develop a cement factory.

  Ethiopia to sell hydro power to Egypt

   Time for parties, not poverty, as Ethiopia gets set for millennium

   Ethiopia ranked 64 out of 178 countries in GDP (gross domestic product)

   Meles awards Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi with special millennium golden medal

   Defar sets world record in two-mile race

Tigrai.Net wishes to the Ethiopian people peace and prosperity in the Millennium.

   Ethiopia gets set for new Millennium

   Happy new year: Ethiopia celebrates the Millennium, seven years late

   Flawless Defar takes 5,000m gold

  Millennium Message to all Ethiopians
I am appealing to all Ethiopians to respect each other in the new millennium. We are all the same. Ethnic, tribalism, race, religion exists only in our mind. We are all human created by God to live this short earthly live. God is one.

   PETITION:Mr. President: Pardon Tamrat Layne!

  Ethiopia's Bekele wins third straight world title at 10,000 meters

   Dibaba retains world 10,000 title

   Sekota Business people Want Tamrat Layne Freed
Tamrat Layne, former defence minister and prime minister during the transitional period, may have been locked up in jail for 10 years now, appearing to have vanished in the debris of history, unlike others who seem to have vocal constituencies here and abroad.

  Orange man gives up house to help children

   PRESS RELEASE: AFAR COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION IN UK

   Millennium Queens visit Childrens Library

   Dibaba retains world 10,000 title

   Well, your assessment and conviction is right (Yordanos) - In response to Creation of umbrella Organization by Atsbha

   Creation of Umbrella Organization (Atsbha Gebru)

  In Ethiopia, one man's model for a just society

  Miscarriages of Mother Ethiopia
I therefore conclude that the Ethiopian scholars who campaign against Ethiopia from USA vying to have law to rule Ethiopia from the white house are not only despicable, but also repugnant.

   Raya Relief and Development Association in North America Annual celebration Night August 25, 2007

   We are one and the same so let us come together

   Creation of Umbrella Organization

  Awlaelo Schools Alumni Association celebrated its 4th anniversary on July 18, 2007 in Las Vegas
In the last 4 years, Awlaelo Schools Alumni Association has sent $96,200 U.S.D. (830,000 Birr) to Kilte-Awlaelo to support the high schools in the region.

 

   Tigray Rock Climbing Team
   Gonder Link
  Fest Ethiopia
   Tour Ethiopia
   AKABABI
   Tesfa

   Do you know about Ethiopia?

  Ethiopia is the cradle of humankind

  Ethiopia has its own ancient caledar

   Archaeologist Graham Hancock who is the author of The Orion Mystery believes that the Ark resides in a chaptel in Axum, a city in Ethiopia and is guarded by a dedicated monk sworn to protect the Ark.

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Dr. Greg Brown embeded in Mekelle

Going Home:

  One father. One Daughter - One journey back to Ethiopia in search of the man he used to be
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   The first home-assembled car has rolled off the production line at the Holland Car plant in Ethiopia.

   I have never had an experience like in Ethiopia" Beyoncé Knowles

   The American millionaire Victor Ozeri said Ethiopia could become the next China if the current economic growth trends continue with all the tremendous potentials just starting to be exploited.

  Gebrselassie sets marathon record

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   Rishan has released her second album for Ethiopian Millennium

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Beyoncé, Ludacris to Dazzle Addis
Finally, the much talked about - if not highly anticipated - performance by the international Pop and R&B icon, Beyoncé Giselle Knowles, in Addis Abeba is real. According to a reliable source, the deal for Beyoncé to thrill her fans in Ethiopia is 99.9pc done.

The Great Mahmoud Ahmed, winner of BBC 3, World Music award- Africa Category

Upcoming

Invitation for Meskel/Damera Party Celebration
Washington DC and Virgina (Sep 29, 2007)

 

  Mekelle University

  Agazi Alumni

  Awlaelo Schools Alumni

  Atse Yohannes Alumni

  Axum Schools Alumni Association

  Axum Alumni Association

  Queen of Sheba Alumni

  Ras Alula Development Association

  Development Association of Shire

Interesting Facts About Ethiopia

   Did you know that Ethiopia is the third largest nut producing country in the world?
  Did you also know that Ethiopia is the sixth biggest producer of timber in the world?
  Ethiopia has the world's third largest beehives with more than 4,300,000 beehives.
  Ethiopia has the largest cattle population in Africa and ranks number 6 in the world right below Argentina with more than 38 million cattle.
  Ethiopia is also home to one of the biggest horse population in the world. With more than 1,500,000 horses, Ethiopia ranks number 9 in the world in horse population and number 1 in Africa.
  Ethiopia is Africa's largest coffee producing country and the second largest producer of cut flowers in Africa.