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TIGRAINET SELECTED NEWS
 Live 8 concerts bridge the world
The world's biggest music stars have united in concerts around the globe to put pressure on political leaders to tackle poverty in Africa.
Concerts in 10 cities, including London, Philadelphia, Paris, Berlin, Johannesburg, Rome and Moscow played to hundreds of thousands of people.
Hope returns for Ethiopia's poor
By Anthony Mitchell in Addis Ababa
It is the country that epitomises Western notions of African poverty, but last night few people in Ethiopia were aware of the global rock event held in their honour. While tens of thousands thronged Live 8 concerts around the world, most Ethiopians were unaware of the bold attempt to give them hope.
Anthrax kills 500 camels in Afar state
Mekele, June 24,2005 (WIC)-Some 500 camels have died from a mysterious disease in Abeala woreda, Afar State, pastoralists of the woreda disclosed.
A female pastoralist from Merga locality in the woreda, Fatuma Ali told WIC that her family has been suffering since five of their lactating camels collapsed and died while she was milking them.
The other pastoralists, Tahir Kassa and Demiss Mohammed, who said they have lost three and two camels respectively, stated the animals were dying instantly without showing any symptoms of disease.
Ministry underscores significance of scientific researches on cultural heritages, tourist attractions
Mekele, June 24,2005 (WIC)-The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture said the country's cultural heritages, natural resources and tourist attractions should be backed by scientific researches so that they can contribute towards the development endeavors of the country.
A dialogue of the deaf
It's because we are both worried and perplexed that we are forced to raise this question. Simple problems that can be solved through discussion turn for the worse and even become grave for failure to work on them. We hear of reports of dialogue and signing of agreements. When we probe into the details we find out that they were facilitated or "forcibly" wrung out by representatives of donor organizations and governments. Are we Ethiopians incapable of discussing our problems on our own and finding solutions to them?
Washington row over 'Little Ethiopia'
In Washington DC, the city council is due to make a decision shortly on whether to give an official name to a part of the city commonly known as "Little Ethiopia".
In the past few years, immigrants from that African country have bought property and set up businesses in what was previously a neglected part of the US capital. But not everyone is happy with the proposal.
Cruel to be kind?
Live Aid forced the world to confront the Ethiopian famine and raised more than £50m. But as Bob Geldof prepares his Live 8 reprise, aid expert David Rieff argues that guilt-stricken donations helped fund a brutal resettlement programme that may have killed up to 100,000
We have to make Africa an adventure
Bono's ability to win people over to his mission for Africa is legendary. But how does he do it? And where does he think this fusion of celebrity and politics will lead? In his only newspaper interview, Madeleine Bunting spends a day with the U2 star to find out
AFRICAN DEBT
In an effort to bolster struggling nations, G8 finance ministers have agreed to cancel the $40 billion debt that 18 countries owe to the World Bank, IMF and African Development Bank. Two development experts discuss the proposal and what the cancellation could mean for Africa's future.
Britain suspends Ethiopia aid rise over unrest
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Britain suspended a planned increase in aid to Ethiopia on Wednesday in response to post-election unrest in the Horn of Africa country, International Development Minister Hilary Benn said.
G8 historical agreement on debt lifting for 18 poor countries
For the first time, 100% of the debt of 18 poor nations from the International Monetary Fund, The World Bank and the African Development Bank was lifted according to a common statement of G8 finance ministers who met in London this weekend.
ANALYSIS-Meles' democractic credentials face key test
ADDIS ABABA, June 12 (Reuters) - Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi faces a tough challenge to convince the outside world that his democratic credentials are intact, particularly after authorising a security crackdown after disputed elections.
Ethiopians seek missing relatives
Relatives are visiting hospitals in Ethiopia's capital seeking news of loved ones after Wednesday's violence in which 22 protesters were killed.
Countries that could benefit from the G8 debt relief agreement
Saturday June 11, 2005
The world's wealthiest nations agreed Saturday on a historic plan to cancel at least $40 billion in debts owed by poor countries. The following is a breakdown of which countries could benefit:
Eighteen countries already have reached targets for good governance under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries Initiative, set up by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund in 1996, and are immediately eligible. They are Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guyana, Honduras, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Nicaragua, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Vandals, robbers crushed: Federal police
Addis Ababa, June 08, 2005 (WIC) - Some 17 people have reportedly been killed and 40 injured here today when gangsters tried to rob a bank, loot properties and raided a police station.
At least 22 dead in Ethiopia clash
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia -- The death toll from clashes between protesters and security forces in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa has risen to at least 22 in a third day of unrest following a disputed election.
EPRDF says sacrifice of combatants made possible realization of election
Addis Ababa, May 27,2005 (WIC)-The Ethiopian Peoples Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) said the realization of the election is the result of the sacrifice paid by its brave combatants during the struggle waged to oust the Derg regime.
CUD says ready to pursue non-violent struggle for rectification of election irregularities
Addis Ababa, May 26,2005 (WIC)-The Coalition of Unity and Democracy (CUD) announced today that it would pursue a vigorous peaceful and legal struggle in a bid to get rectified its election complaints.
European Union Press Release: Assessment of vote counting and release of electoral results
The European Union Election Observation Mission would like to recall that the state media has a duty to report on post election events in an even-handed manner. This duty includes allowing all parties access to the media, albeit while respecting the public interest.
GM foods expert gets visa — late
OTTAWA – A last-minute decision to grant a visa to a prominent African scientist has some accusing Canada of abusing its position as host nation for the UN's Convention on Biological Diversity.
Canada refuses visa to GM foods expert
OTTAWA – Africa's leading expert on genetically modified foods has been refused a visa to attend a meeting next week in Montreal at the Secretariat for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity.
Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher (photo: rightlivelihood.org)
Ethiopia's chief scientist, Dr. Tewolde Berhan Gebre Egziabher, is critical of genetically modified foods, and his opinions often run counter to those of the Canadian government.
ISIS report
Ethiopian opposition threatens parliament boycott
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's main opposition party on Monday threatened to boycott the next parliament unless its accusations of fraud and rigging in 139 constituencies are investigated and new polls held.
Funds Plea for Control of Locusts, Worms And Other Pests
Secretary-General Heading to Ethiopia and Sudan
Ethiopia opposition says it wins election majority
Prominent personalities say present election unparalleled in country's history
"The contesting parties should welcome the result of the election just as athletes concede their defeat with grace while making preparations for the next round of competition. "
90 per cent turnout in Ethiopian elections; opposition sees major gains
Ex-US president Carter defends Ethiopian demo ban, lauds election
Ethiopia: Opposition backs off threat
Mayor of Addis urges contesting parties to accept election results with grace
Foreign observers happy with poll progress
Election in Ethiopia is a test of democracy
Ethiopia will conduct its most open election yet today, in a critical test of democracy for an African nation that has endured dictatorships, famine and poverty to become one of the United States' closest allies in Africa.
EU concern over Ethiopia election
European Union election observers have written to Ethiopia's ruling party, voicing their concerns ahead of next Sunday's general elections.
AP: EU criticizes Ethiopian ruling party
The leader of the European Union's election observers in Ethiopia has protested the ruling party's use of hate speech ahead of the May 15 balloting in a confidential letter to the National Electoral Board and in internal reports obtained by The Associated Press.
Ethiopian opposition rallies ahead of election
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) -- Ethiopia's main opposition leader promised a rally of 250,000 people on Sunday to spur economic growth and create jobs by redistributing state-owned land and encouraging private enterprise by freeing up the largely state-controlled economy.
Ethiopia PM warns of 'hate' poll
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has accused opposition parties of fomenting ethnic hatred ahead of general elections on 15 May.
U.N.: Ethiopian Kids May Die From Hunger
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — As many as 300,000 Ethiopian children will die from malnutrition this year if donors do not come forward with food aid and funds, a U.N. official said Wednesday.
The obelisk has landed
This is a very quick note to say that the first part of the obelisk has arrived in Axum. We were all at the airport at 5am, waiting for the light to come and the Antonov cargo plane to arrive. When it did turn up, there was a spontaneous round of applause from the crowd - ministers hugging ministers and a bit of gentle ululating.
Joy as obelisk returns to Ethiopia
AXUM, Ethiopia (Reuters) -- Thousands of Ethiopians cheered and cried joyously as Italy on Tuesday returned the first piece of the Axum obelisk, an ancient national treasure Rome's fascist regime plundered 68 years ago.
U.N. investigates Ethiopia-Eritrea clashes
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) -- U.N. peacekeepers are investigating armed clashes in which four people were killed in the volatile demilitarized zone separating Eritrea and Ethiopia, officials said Thursday.
Carter Center to Observe Ethiopian Elections
Political parties and their seats in the house of peoples' representatives
| Name of Party | # of Seats |
| EPRDF | 481 |
| Other Parties see below | 53 |
| Private | 13 |
| Total MPS | 547 |
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TIGRAINET HIGHLIGHTS
Ethiopian Beauty wins MISS TOURISM AFRICA 2005 Title
Abenesh Girma an Ethiopian model has quietly stunned the critics by winning Miss Tourism Africa™ 2005 at the recently concluded Miss Tourism Planet 2005 pageant held in Athens Greece, Kabenesh was representing Ethiopia in the pageant which is an annual event in it 8th year, The objective is to promote tourism and friendship amongst nations.
REPORT: Ethiopia: The Staged Hunger - There is enough water in Ethiopia - the advisors in developing countries, however, make the world believe that there is a catastrophic drought.
Feldner also criticizes the highly qualified scientists in suits and ties who are sent to be advisors for Ethiopian development. “They sit behind their desks but they don’t know how to hold a plow.” He accuses the World Food Program (WFP) of its double standards. It is too close to the government and it serves its own interests by calling out catastrophic famines on a regular basis. “Without famines the WFP could not finance its huge organization. They receive money for each distributed ton of food. Therefore they have a strong desire to exaggerate critical situations. Ethiopia, southern Sudan and Bangladesh have been a wonderful source of money during the last decades for the WFP.”
Gotera Interchange Kicks Off with Arrival of Chinese
By ARON YESHITILA, FORTUNE STAFF WRITER
Addis Abeba City Roads Authority (AACRA) and East China Investigation and Design Institute signed an agreement on June 17, 2005, for preliminary and construction design of the Gotera Interchange.
In addition to the estimated 70 million Br interchange, the Institute will also produce comments on the final design of the 5.8Km Megenagna-Kebena-Arat Kilo, along Fikremariam Abatechan Street, and Kebena-Minilik Hospital road projects. Source: addisfortune
Washington row over 'Little Ethiopia'
A storeroom of diseases
Issues surrounding water are central to achieving the UN millennium goals. Jeevan Vasagar visited Ethiopia, one of the poorest countries in Africa, to see how a scarcity of clean water affects the people of Addis Ababa
Ethiopians like to look spic and span. Whether in western suits or traditional white cotton shawls, their clothing is kept spotless.
Every day a struggle to survive in Ethiopia
HIGH on a windy hillside a group of young mothers are huddled on the ground as they cradle their babies.
Most of them are laughing, but not because anyone has cracked a joke. Swatting flies from my face, I had innocently asked if anyone has been forced to sacrifice food for the sake of their children.
Mother-of-six Asiya Tudros stops giggling and says: "Of course, that is normal."
Normal, that is, in Ethiopia. Twenty-one years ago, scenes of desperate poverty and hunger in this beautiful African country inspired Bob Geldof to begin his Live Aid mission.
Ossrea Offers Senior Scholars Research Grants
A regional research and capacity-building organisation based in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), the Organisation for Social Science Research in Eastern and Southern Africa (OSSREA) offers senior scholars a research grant programme to carry out research that is on par with international standards.
Heavy Blow to Comtel Fibre Project As Ericsson Says It Will Not Be an Investor
One of Africa's major fibre network projects was struck a heavy blow this week by the revelation that its only announced external private investor - Ericsson - will not become an equity partner. Financing major fibre projects is a complicated process that requires those involved to build confidence and add investors over time and this withdrawal will undermine that process.
My Condolences to the families of those who lost their life
As has already been said, words cannot come close to describing the pain and sorrow that any decent and peace loving human being feels for the victims and their families involved in the recent clashes in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. My deepest sympathy and heartfelt sorrow goes to all those who lost their life.
Tigrai_net Web Editor
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G8 ministers back Africa debt deal
LONDON, England -- Finance ministers from the world's wealthiest nations have agreed to a historic accord to cancel up to $55 billion worth of debt owed by the world's poorest nations.
The Group of Eight (G8) ministers -- meeting for a second day Saturday in London -- backed a deal that calls for an immediate scrapping of 100 percent of the debt owed by 18 countries.
To All My Friends In the United States of America
You will recall that as a result of my exercising my democratic right during the recent elections in Ethiopia, there have been campaigns of hate and vilification against me, both in Ethiopia and abroad.
These have been more virulent as a result of campaigns repeatedly conducted by a certain individual via a radio program called “Ethiopiawinet” against myself, my family, my close friends and my associates in general. These attacks involved, not only attacks against our honor and reputation, but were maliciously designed to force me to leave my country and people to whom I am deeply attached and to abandon the many investments in Ethiopia and the large number of employees and their families who are dependent for their livelihood on these investments.
REACTION FROM SIR BOB GELDOF AND ONE CAMPAIGN ON EUROPEAN MOVE TO BOOST ASSISTANCE TO THE POOREST
This morning, European Union Development Ministers announced an agreement to increase assistance spending to help the world's poorest help themselves. Every European country has committed to spend at least 0.51 percent of gross national income (GNI) on aid by 2010 and at least 0.7 percent by 2015 to help the world's poorest countries meet the Millennium Goals. Many, including the UK and France, are committed to doing even more.
"The contesting parties should welcome the result of the election just as athletes concede their defeat with grace while making preparations for the next round of competition. " World long distance runner, Assefa Mezgebu
Ethiopia's poll lays cornerstone for democratic culture: Carter Center
I feel I am in World record breaking shape
Speaking by phone from his new training base in the United States, Bekele said that he is confident of lowering his own World record time of 26:20.71 set in Ostrava last year this coming Sunday. "Yes, I feel I am in record-breaking shape," said Bekele. "I have been training for two months here in the USA and I am confident of lowering my own mark."
Gebrselassie reigns in Manchester
Haile Gebrselassie smashed the United Kingdom all-comers 10k record as he won the Bupa Great Manchester Run in style.
Western donors urge Ethiopia calm
"Complaints and objections must be pursued peacefully through the legally established mechanisms" Donors' statement
Ethiopian poll body calls for submitting results in two days
Irob Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Brotherhood
"I read G.E. Gorfu's pieces sometimes with interest but more often with utter confusion. I can say that his views come clear if one were to read between the lines."
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Nile Waters Secured for the Next 100 years!
By G. E. Gorfu
"People in glass house should not throw stones! Egypt is just as vulnerable to similar divisive attacks. And yet, never in living memory has Ethiopia wronged Egypt. But, we see how Egypt continues to take every opportunity of harming and damaging Ethiopia. When will this stop? Should Ethiopia perhaps, take similar retaliatory steps? I am sure there are many ways this can be done, should it be necessary. But it is my sincere hope and prayer this may not be necessary."
Gebremariam – From disappointment to national title double
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - If Athens 5000m fourth placer Gebregziabher Gebremariam was given the option of erasing a period in his short career, then he would gladly say, 'this year’s World Cross Country Championships in France'.
Former US president Carter praises Ethiopian election process
Some Ugly Faces of Globalization
By G. E. Gorfu
Over 1.2 million supporters of CUD stage rally [Source: WIC]
Over million residents of Addis hold rally in support of EPRDF [Source: WIC]
The Forthcoming Ethiopian Elections - Their Challenges and Opportunities
By Getachew Melke, Washingto DC
"The Ethiopian people are enduring serious economic and social hardships; corruption and lawlessness are endemic; disease, ignorance, unemployment etc. are rampant. These are problems that need immediate attention, although immediate solution may not be found. Empowering the people through democratic changes and creating transparent governance are necessary conditions to deal with the problems head-on. And the election scheduled to take place in May of this year provides a real opportunity for the people to express their will how they should be governed for the next five years provided that the election is free and fair. " [Source: Addis Tribune]
Ethiopia goes broadband
p2pnet.net News:- Ethiopia, one of the world's poorest countries, plans to use broadband to improve the lot of its people.
Kenya Flower Growers Could Move to Ethiopia After Lome Convention Ends
Kenya's flower industry has been growing at an average of 200 hectares per year, the biggest expansion in any country in the world. Ethiopia has 200 hectares of greenhouses, the equivalent of Kenya's annual growth.
Political parties and their seats in the house of peoples' representatives
| Name of Party | No of Seats |
| EPRDF | 481 |
| Afar National Democratic Party | 8 |
| Benshangul Gumuz Peoples' |Democratic United Party | 6 |
| Gambela Peoples’ Democratic Front | 3 |
| Council of Alternative Forces for peace and democracy in ethiopia | 4 |
| Southern Ethiopia Peoples’ Democratic Coalition | 2 |
| Hadiya National Democratic Organization | 3 |
| Oromo Liberation United front | 1 |
| Ethiopian Democratic Party | 2 |
| All amhara People Organization | 1 |
| Oromo National Congress | 1 |
| Sidama Hadicho Peoples’ Democratic Organization | 1 |
| Siltie Peoples’ Democratic United Party | 1 |
| Private | 13 |
| Not listed | XXXX |
| Total | 547 |
Irob Relief and Rehabilitation Operations Brotherhood
A voice and hope for Irob
IRROB was established as an educational and charitable organization committed to assisting the Irob people in Ethiopia
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These concerts are the start point for The Long Walk To Justice, the one way we can all make our voices heard in unison.
