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 Well-known Lebanese psychologist, Dr. Wafa Sultan, gave Muslim viewers a lecture with explosive statements that deserve worldwide distribution. Click here to listen.
Ethiopia: Fikir Just Another Album By the Artist? a Glimpse
Fiker (Love) is the name of a new music album by the renowned female artist, Aster Aweke.
This brief article attempts to render a very short overview of the album Fikir which was released recently.
Clinton launches Aids programme in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa - Former United States president Bill Clinton on Sunday launched a programme to help children suffering from Aids in Ethiopia, where close to three million people are estimated to be infected with the deadly virus.
Creating peaceful climate in Ethiopia exemplary to Africa
"Given the ongoing changes and development activities across the country, Ethiopia could register massive economic development like China, Republic of Korea and Japan within 10 years time, said Wolfowitz."
World Bank To Maintain 500 Million Dollar Annual Credit To Ethiopia
World Bank notes improved confidence in Ethiopia, still work ahead
Somali president in talks U-turn
Expert skeptical on e-commerce
A country with unskilled labor force and having limited access to computers, has a difficult task to keep up with the technology needed to engage in e-commerce business. Besides, the existing customs policy is also one of the problems for not conducting an effective business through electronic communication, an expert said on Thursday.
Germany TDA night- July 26, 2006
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Flower industry should be health, environment conscious: Environmentalists
Ethiopia can only benefit from large scale floriculture as long as the chemicals that are used to protect the flowers do not harm humans and the environment, Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher, director of the Environment Protection Agency said Thursday.
WHERE COFFEE FUELS A NATION
In Ethiopia, fair trade for bean farmers is slowly raising incomes in one of the world's poorest countries
New Ethiopian Ambassador Presents Credentials to President Bush
WASHINGTON, May 17 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 15, His Excellency Dr. Samuel
Assefa, the newly appointed Ethiopian Ambassador to the United States,
presented his credentials to President George W. Bush in a White House
ceremony.
Terrorists kill 4, wound 35 civilians in capital city of Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - At least six explosions tore through the Ethiopian capital on Friday, killing three people and injuring at least 21 in the latest of a series of mysterious blasts to strike Addis Ababa this year.
There were unconfirmed reports of up to nine explosions, but police, scrambling to keep track of the apparently coordinated attacks, could only immediately confirm six. A police spokesman said the death toll might rise.
Flowers grow into dollar crop for Ethiopia
NAZRET (Ethiopia): Inside Jobera Flowers’ vast greenhouses, there are rows of rose buds ready for harvest and destined to brighten rooms in faraway Europe.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie: Not So Secret African Hideout
China outstripping Japan in diplomatic race to woo Africa
ACCRA, Ghana--Africa's support may be vital for Japan in its bid for a permanent U.N. Security Council seat, but recently a familiar rival is gaining the upper hand in influence there: China.
Japanese leader launches African tour
The Japanese prime minister has arrived in Ethiopia at the start of a visit to two African nations as Japan expands beyond its Asia-focused diplomacy.
Pioneers saved thousands
Catherine Hamlin could be hailed as a new Mother Theresa.
Dr Hamlin , 82, and her Napier-born obstetrician husband, the late Reg Hamlin, pioneered the development of fistula surgery in Ethiopia, saving thousands of women from pain, exile and even death.
The couple went to Addis Ababa in 1959 on a three-year contract to establish
a training school for midwives.
The fascist invasion of Abyssinia
Over 70 years ago the British government was rocked by what the historian AJP Taylor described as “the greatest explosion over foreign affairs for many years”. This was caused when the Tory “national” government, led by Stanley Baldwin, was caught out lying about its stance towards fascist Italy’s war against the independent East African state of Abyssinia (now Ethiopia).
Easter is celebrated by Orthodox Christians
ISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) - Orthodox Christians around the world celebrated Easter on Sunday, worshipping at candlelit services from Russia to Ethiopia before gathering with families for outdoor feasts.
Nigeria Pays Off Its Big Debt, Sign of an Economic Rebound
Djibouti signs agreement for electricity supply from Ethiopia
Defar breaks Radcliffe road mark
Ethiopian Meseret Defar shattered the 5,000m road race world record, shared by Paula Radcliffe and Tirunesh Dibaba, with a stunning win in Carlsbad.
The Olympic 5,000m champion eclipsed the old mark by five seconds with a new time of 14 minutes and 46 seconds.
Al-amoudi to invest one bln birr in Oromia
Credit, Savings company to disburse over 166mln birr loan to farmers in Tigray state
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt cocoon in Namibia, prompt talk of African birth
Ethiopia's Bekele in historic double at world cross country championships
Ethiopia's Dibaba wins women's cross country long course
19 companies submit expression of interest for gas fields development
Ethiopian scientist wins Champions of the Earth award
Ethiopian official said Wednesday it has earmarked more than 1.6 billion birr (184 million U.S. dollars) to expand irrigation development and increase access to potable water over the past three years.
Clinton Foundation, Yale and Ethiopian Ministry Launch Health Initiative
Cactus Hailed as Viable Food Source in Northern Ethiopia
The prickly pear cactus grows abundantly in many parts of northern Ethiopia's Tigray region. Sometimes known as a "hearty weed," the cactus is gaining new respect as a potential food source in an area plagued with inconsistent rainfall, environmental degradation, poor quality soils and other problems.
A Report on a Visit to the Country in January-February 2006
By Paul B. Henze
The Increasing Importance of African Oil
Toronto Youth Events for building Mekelle Stadium
Location: 40 Donalds Avenue
Date: April 29, 2006
Investment
in Tigrai -  To eliminate all cumbersome bureaucratic procedures, the region’s investment office is organized as a one-stop shop services & hence, provides both pre & post approval investment services. More info. check - Mekelle Chamber of Commerce
Tigray Investment Office
Tel. 00251-04-408522
Fax. 00251-04-408403
P.O.Box 947, Mekelle
The Office facilitates the access for land, power, water, telecommunication facilities, etc. for investors
Gives licenses for investment
Permits tax exemptions, etc
End to poverty in sight for Ethiopia
Ethiopia earns over 23 million dollars from export of gold
Model farmers exhibition described as useful forum for sharing experience
Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi Becomes 77th Richest Person On Earth
 The Ethiopian born Saudi tycoon Sheik Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi has become the 77th richest person in the world and the top billionaire in Africa with a net worth of 6.9 billion USD, according to Forbes magazine.
NOC Fastest Growing Co: Says Al-Amoudi
The biggest prize for Tadesse Tilahun, CEO of the National Oil Company (NOC) of Ethiopia, might not have come from his achievement in controlling 20pc of the local oil distribution business, exceeding his plan of 15pc when his company launched operation in November 2004; he had thought he would have celebrated the first anniversary of his operations with 30 filling stations across the country, but he has managed to build 51.
Destiny of a Nation with Perpetual Struggle
In the case of Tigrai, for example, there will never be complacency. The present generation will transfer the torch of Woyane to the next generation, which in turn will transfer it to its next generation, then that way to eternity. [By Segid G. Michael]
Chineise oil company starts drilling
The Chinese petroleum company, Zhonguan Petroleum Exploration Bureau (ZPEB), last week started drilling the first exploration well in the Gambella basin, west Ethiopia. The Minister of Mines and Energy, (MME), Alemayehu Tegenu, and Abiy Hunegnaw, head of the petroleum operation departmnt with the ministery, last Friday visited the oil exploratin project in the Gambella Basin. The officials attended the launching of the drilling on the first exploration well (wild cat well) in the region.
Office licenses investors with over 347miln birr capital in Mekele town
Mekele, February 22, 2006 () - The Tigray Investment Office said it has licensed entrepreneurs with an aggregate capital of over 347 million birr during the last six months.
Ethiopia's flower trade in full bloom
 Floriculture has become a flourishing business in Ethiopia in the past five years, with the industry's exports earnings set to grow to $100-million by 2007, a five-fold increase on the $20-million earned in 2005.
Five Major Flower Firms to Abandon Naivasha for Ethiopia
Sudan man forced to 'marry' goat
69th Ethiopian Martyr’s Anniversary Celebrated in Los Angeles
VOA Tigrigna Service Broadcasting Airtime Extension
We are listeners from around the world of the Voice of America Tigrigna service who have been enjoying the highly informative and educational program that has been broadcasted by the Tigrigna service reporters.
Ethiopia is being represented for the first time at the Winter Olympics.
Robel Teklemariam said he hopes his countrymen's long-distance records on the track will translate into success in the cross-country skiing events.
Teklemariam, who left Ethiopia as a child, says without the financial help of Ethiopians abroad, he would not have made it to February's games in Italy.
[Picture source: Post Independent]
Association of Professionals of Tigrai for Poverty Reduction
Mekelle Chamber of Commerce
Sudan delegation visit Ethiopia’s Meleke
Jan 30, 2006 (ADDIS ABABA) — A Sudanese delegation led by Gedarif province governor visited development activities in the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray State Mekele and its environs on Sunday.
Gates boosts fight against TB
CAPE TOWN — World leaders and US software giant Bill Gates lent their voices to the global campaign against tuberculosis (TB) on Friday, unveiling at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, a $56bn plan to fight the disease.
ReST undertaking integrated basin dev't works with 22 million birr
Mekele, January 26,2006 (WIC) - The Relief Society of Tigray (ReST) has reportedly been carrying out integrated basin development works with 22 million birr it secured from EU and other donor organizations.
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Ethiopian firm extends optical fiber telephone line to Sudan
Ethiopia leaps into the information age
Good news often seems to be an endangered species in Africa, even if many
parts of the continent are making quiet progress while others occupy the
headlines with stories of conflict and disaster.
New Numbering Plan Change to be effected as of September 17, 2005 Across the Nation
Click here to get the new number directly
[Source: EthioIndex]
Ethiopia's digital dream
Twenty years ago, Ethiopia was in turmoil. Now there's a new kind of revolution sweeping the land, reports Michael Cross
Thursday August 4, 2005 (The Guardian)
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Food shortage in Ethiopia could be history soon: official
Ethiopia said Thursday food shortage in the Horn of Africa country could be resolved within a short period of time.
Pray or die, Somali sheikh tells Muslims
MOGADISHU (Reuters) - A leading Mogadishu sheikh said on Friday Muslims who do not pray five times a day should be put to death — the latest sign of a fast-emerging hardline face to Somalia's newly-powerful Islamists.
Camel train: Ethiopian traders start annual salt trek
For several months every year, traders from the Ethiopian Highlands make the arduous journey north to the Danakil Desert with their camels in search of salt. This year BBC Radio 4 accompanied the camel train on its journey. [Source:BBC]
Ethiopia in Pictures: Trade, Investment and Tourism
The Ethiopian Consulate General in Los Angeles invites you to a photo exhibition, which is going to be held at the California Science Center on July 6, 2006. Come and see some breathtaking images from Ethiopia at the Center, which is located at Figueroa and 39th St.
SOMALIA: EXPANDING CRISIS IN THE HORN OF AFRICA Background, Challenges, and Opportunities of an Islamist Takeover: By Dr. J. Peter Pham (Director)
Testimony before the House Committee on International Relations Subcommittees on Africa, Global Human Rights, and International Operations and International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
House International Relations Committee Joint Hearing Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights & International Operations Subcommittee on International Terrorism and Nonproliferation
Somalia: Expanding Crisis in the Horn of Africa
Testimony by Jendayi E. Frazer
Press Release:  Pan African Technical Association Press Release regardless of Ethiopian Soccer Tournament book drive
New Militant Leader Emerges in Mogadishu
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 — The jockeying for power inside Somalia took a potentially ominous turn over the weekend as a Muslim sheik whom the Bush administration has linked to terrorism emerged as the leader of the Islamic militants who seized control of the capital, Mogadishu, earlier this month.
WB supports Ethiopia's economic development
Addis Ababa – The World Bank has approved $289.7mn in loans and grants to Ethiopia to finance infrastructure and financial sector development, the bank said on Thursday.
Bay: Nothing has been settled in Mogadishu
Austin Bay, NATIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST
Global Islamists behind Somali takeover - president
ADDIS ABABA, June 20 (Reuters) - Somalia's interim president said on Tuesday
the Islamist militia which has captured Mogadishu from secular warlords
could not have succeeded without support from Muslim fundamentalists across
the world. [left image -Sharif Sheikh Ahmed -chairman of the
courts]
Somalia president hardens stand
Somalia's Chaotic Battlefield
Don't buy the reports of Islamist victory in Mogadishu, Somalia. This war
of clans and chaos isn't over.
[right image -Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys, on an American list of terrorism
suspects because he used to head al-Itihaad al-Islamiya, which was linked
to al-Qaeda.]
Closing the gender gap: An Ethiopian girl shines shoes to pay for school
By Andrew Heavens
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, 8 June 2006 – Meskerem Geremew knew she had to get an education. So the 12-year-old girl from Ethiopia’s bustling capital, Addis Ababa, decided to take action.
As malnutrition persists, Ethiopians vow to help one another at 10:24 on June 11, 2006, EST
Fall of Mogadishu leaves US policy in ruins
Somali govt urges Islamists to hand over arms
'Jihad' threatened if U.N. force comes to Darfur
Who's next?
 (CNN) -- The first time I heard Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's name was in early 2002.
I don't think anyone at the time could have predicted how he was about to kill his way to notoriety.
Al-Amoudi to enter the telecom business
War Mongerism By: Bekele G. Mulatu
New Militant Leader Emerges in Mogadishu
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25 — The jockeying for power inside Somalia took a potentially ominous turn over the weekend as a Muslim sheik whom the Bush administration has linked to terrorism emerged as the leader of the Islamic militants who seized control of the capital, Mogadishu, earlier this month.
WB supports Ethiopia's economic development
Addis Ababa – The World Bank has approved $289.7mn in loans and grants to Ethiopia to finance infrastructure and financial sector development, the bank said on Thursday.
End to poverty in sight for Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia, one of the world's most needy countries, said today it could end extreme poverty if it kept up the healthy seven per cent economic growth of the last three years.
Ethiopian Bekele wins world titles on three surfaces
Ethiopia's Kenenisa Bekele became the first athlete to win world titles on three surfaces when he took the men's 3,000 metres crown at the world indoor championships on Sunday.
Defar retains 3,000 meters world indoor title 
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Olympic 5,000 meters gold medallist Meseret Defar of Ethiopia retained her 3,000-metres title in a time of eight minutes 38.80 seconds at the world indoor championships on Saturday.
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Number of tourists visiting Ethiopia still less: official
Despite the increase in the number of tourists visiting Ethiopia, their number is still less compared to that of countries with very limited tourist sites, a government official said Monday.
Ethiopian Beauty arrives in China
Simgen Arega one of the top five Finalist from this years Miss Universe Ethiopia® contest has arrived safely in China for the start of her role as an ambassador for Ethiopia, she will be participating in the 2006 Miss Tourism Queen International contest, over 80 countries are participating in this event and the girls will be touring China and visiting many exciting places, and the finals will be screened live to over 500 Million people.
PRESS STATEMENT: BELOW IS OUR RESPONSE TO THE FALSE MEDIA STORIES BEING TOLD IN ADDIS RECENTLY
It has indeed been a very trying time for the Ethiopian Life Foundation recently to do what has never been done before in Ethiopia; however we certainly appreciate all the support from the positive minded individuals who have sent us positive messages of support and encouragement.
It’s Possibe! (Must read Analysis)
By: Dr. Abarru Gebeda
Can Ethiopia turn the Lake Langano area into a resort haven, a place where you want to come back again and again? Can it build casinos (invite Mr. Al Amudi to jump into the game, and bring Japanese investors as well as the Sheiks and the Sultans of the region), and turn the Langano area into a place of exemption, rescue, escape and joy? Can Ethiopia emulate Vegas, where cocktail waitresses dressed in Roman togas steal the hearts of million dollars spending oil tycoons with a simple smile? And what country have you gone to on planet Earth to find more beautiful women with an inimitable hospitality than the Ethiopian princesses?
A Collision of Cultures
Dancing, singing and food brings the African culture to students, community members
ETHIOPIA : Call to preserve historical sites
A renowned British archaeologist said Sunday there is an urgent need to ensure that tourists can visit Ethiopian historical sites but in numbers whichthe sites can accommodate without being threatened and unreasonably damaged.
Frenchmen write book on Tigray tourist attractions
Makalle, January 13,2006 - French Ambassador Stephane Gompertz yesterday handed over a book on tourist attractions of the Tigray State to a representative of the State government.
The Ultimate Off-Road Climbing Challenge
The ultimate adventure starts here. Imagine a wild country with mountains and cliffs that are virtually unexplored by climbers, where roads eat even the best 4-wheel drives and where the sun shines 13 months a year. This place is called Tigray, in the north of Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is known to most of us for its recurrent droughts and famine and more recently for its border conflicts with Eritrea. Ethiopia is more than that. It is a beautiful country with amazing people and an enormous biodiversity. The struggling economy of this East-African country, currently still mainly based on agriculture, is looking for alternatives. A sustainable alternative is ecotourism.
Image Source: Tigray Rock Climbing
2nd int’l Littmann conference under way
Addis Ababa - The Embassy of Germany says that an international conference on Axumite and Tigrayan history was taking place at Axum town from January 7- 12, 2006.
The Embassy told ENA that the conference is the final event in a series of cultural events in the framework of the celebrations of 100 years permanent diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Germany.
Do you know about Addis Ababa Italian Restaurant?
Castelli – 'the best Italian restaurant in the world bar none'
Christopher Middleton follows Bob Geldof's advice on where to find the world's best Italian restaurant*
According to Sir Bob Geldof, it's the best Italian restaurant in the world bar none. And for nearly 60 years, its home-made fettuccine al gorgonzola and raviolini verdi ai funghi porcini have won the approval of everyone from ex-President Jimmy Carter to Brad Pitt. [image: Bob Geldof] Bob Geldof: 'every time I'm in Ethiopia, I'm just aching to go to Castelli's'
How Not To Promote Ethiopia 101 / Correction
"It is clear that you have no excuse but to attack me and my observations,
you have a responsibility to do a duty to the people of Ethiopia you claim to represent, that many of you failed to do so is a fact, and it will remain my observation like it or not and I have the Photos to prove it
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if you did not like being in the photos, perhaps you should have done some meaningful work?"
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Linda Wilimas
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News from Tigrai Alumni House
Emperor Yohannes IV of Ethiopia
ATSE YOHANNES IV HIGH SCHOOL ANNIVERSARY (By Bereket Kiros)
"Yohannes never signed a single treaty or international instrument that jeopardized Ethiopia’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. He never received a single penny from any foreign government undermining any Ethiopian king or leader. As a matter of fact, he sealed his unwavering commitment in his own blood by dying on a battlefield defending Ethiopia—a true sacrifice of love, honor, and courage."
Successful Reunion in Seattle and Election of New Board Members (AYAA)
Beautiful weather and an inspired schedule of events set the scene for Alumni Reunion Weekend 2006. Over 700 alumni and friends from across the country made their way to Seattle to join in the celebration, which kicked off on Saturday June 10th. Read more
A trip to Ethiopia, Tigrai - Kilte Awlaelo
Since you never stop think about awlaelo, I am sure you are eager to hear about it. I could tell you many things about my trip to Ethiopia but you may not have the time to read it all and I go straight to the points related to our Awlaelo and our Alumni Association.
Axum Alumni association
For the 1st time Axum Alumni Association reunion will take place in Denver, CO on Sunday September 3, 2006.
Everybody who is interested to support Axum is cordially invited. The Association will be officially inaugurated and established at a National level in North America. For Detailed information, please visit our website. http://www.axumalumniassociations.com
The Ethiopian North American Health Professionals Association (ENAHPA) Celebrated its 5th Anniversary
The Ethiopian North American Health Professional Association (ENAHPA) celebrated its 5th Anniversary in its Annual Convention held in Washington from April 28- April 30, 2006. This convention was attended by members and supporters from across the United States, Canada and Ethiopia. Many ENAHPA partner organizations were represented.
TDA to build primary schools with 27 million birr
TDA - DC Chapter
Ambassador Tewolde's letter to TDA-NA
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Turns 60: a Success Story of Six Decades of Service As Dedication Meets Passion
Angelina Jolie Takes On World Education
n honor of Global Education Week, NBC's Ann Curry traveled to Namibia in southern Africa for an exclusive interview with actress and advocate Angelina Jolie.
Jolie has taken on a new cause, calling for all of the world's children to be given the opportunity to get an education.
Google in Ethiopia - Amharic
Ethiopian firm extends optical fiber telephone line to Sudan
Ethiopia leaps into the information age
New Numbering Plan Change to be effected as of September 17, 2005 Across the Nation
Click here to get the new number directly
[Source: EthioIndex]
Ethiopia's digital dream
Twenty years ago, Ethiopia was in turmoil. Now there's a new kind of revolution sweeping the land, reports Michael Cross
Thursday August 4, 2005 (The Guardian)
Adwa Queen Sheba School Alumni donate an historic U.S. $30,000 for the building of both Wood and Metal workshops
Professor Desta Asayehgn an Adwa Queen Sheba School Alumni donation of U.S $30,000.00
helped the building of both Wood and Metal workshops in Adwa, Tigray Ethiopia.
Tigraigna New Book
Cultures that We Must Preserve and Reject - By Dr. Ghelawdewos Araia
Cultures that we must preserve and Reject is a new book authored by Dr. Ghelawdewos Araia. The Institute of development and Education for Africa (IDEA) encourages readers to get hold of this important book.
To Place an Order click here...
China Said Ready to Increase Assistance to Education Dev't
The 3rd AYAA all years reunion is coming soon!
Hello Alumni and friends,
This is to let you know that our third reunion is going to to be in Seattle on Saturday, June 10th of 2006. We hope to see all of you there. All the details of the event will be shortly posted in our web site.
New Restrooms Open to Female Students
The new eight-room facility at Atse Yohannes High School, financed by AYAA, opened its doors to female students.
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