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Ethiopian rights activist silent, but not submissive
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... 42, was among an estimated 30,000 civil-society leaders, journalists and politicians arrested in the wake of Ethiopia's disputed 2005 election, in which the opposition won an unprecedented number of parliamentary seats but failed to topple Prime ... Comment?
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Ethiopia's Meles says US at Fault for Africa's Econ Woes
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Ethiopia Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says failures in the U.S. financial system are largely to blame for Africa's economic crisis, and pointed to China as a possible key to recovery. Comment?
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Dire Dawa finalizing preparation for colorful celebration of Nations, Nationalities, Peoples’ Day
(Ethiopian Music) - The Dire Dawa Administration said preparations are nearing completion so as to colorfully celebrate the fourth Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ Day due to be marked on December 8, 2009. Briefing journalists here on Wednesday, Administration Information and Public Relations Bureau Head, Misrak Worku, said activities are well in progress so as to mark the day colorfully in Dire Dawa town at a national level. He said the bureau has established committees and arranged hotels that could accommodate the over 3,000 guests expected to take part at the event. Comment?
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Youth urged to promote culture of tolerance, dialogue in Africa
(Ethiopian Music, News) - Peace Journey in Africa 2000 promotion, a youth driven initiative, said Africans need to discharge their duties of promoting the culture of tolerance, understanding, dialogue, consultation and respect so as to eradicate poverty and civil war from Africa. The remark came here today at the departure of the first peace land journey from the African Union Head Quarter to Djibouti that was organized by Peace Journey in Africa 2000 promotion and Africa Peace Caravan under the motto “Stop civil war at Mama Africa.” Comment?
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Premier Meles holds talks with Laureate Gebisa Ejeta
(Ethiopian News, Music) - Prime Minster Meles Zenawi on Wednesday held discussion with Laureate Gebisa Ejeta, winner of the 2009 World Food Prize. Meles expressed happiness over the outstanding success of Prof. Gebisa and said that the prize is an honor and pride for Ethiopian researchers. The premier confirmed that the government will provide the necessary support to Prof. Gebisa in his efforts to enhance the agriculture sector in Ethiopia. Prof. Gebisa on his part said the prize is a result of Ethiopian and African researchers. Comment?
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Meles unites 52 nations to increase clout at UN climate summit
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Africa's point man at the Copenhagen climate-change summit next month is Ethiopia's Prime Minister, Meles Zenawi, according to Bloomberg. Comment?
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Dire Dawa finalizing preparation for colorful celebration of Nations, Nationalities, Peoples' Day
Dire Dawa, November 12 The Dire Dawa Administration said preparations are nearing completion so as to colorfully celebrate the fourth Nations, Nationalities and Peoples' Day due to be marked on December 8, 2009. Comment?
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Region installs over 75 km optical fiber
The South Eastern Region of the Ethiopian Telecommunication Corporation said it has finalized installation of over 75 km optical fiber so as to provide quality telephone service to the community. Comment?
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Economic crisis takes centre stage at African Economic Conference
... The reports sounded encouraging given that landlocked countries that also had little or no minerals, such as Ethiopia, were growing by "leaps and bounds", considering their earlier performances. This hope was bolstered by the fact that governance ... Comment?
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Premier holds talks with Finnish delegation
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... Minister Meles Zenawi said Finnish investors will be successful if they engage in various investment sectors in Ethiopia. The premier called on Finnish investors to engage in geothermal, wind power, hydro power and bio-energy sectors. Meles held ... Comment?
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Is Africa selling out its farmers?
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... on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 12:23PM EST F or centuries, farmers like Berhanu Gudina have eked out a living in Ethiopia's central lowlands, tending tiny plots of maize, wheat or barley amid the vastness of the lush green plains. Now, they find ... Comment?
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For centuries, farmers like Berhanu Gudina have eked out a living in Ethiopia's central lowlands, tending tiny plots of maize, wheat or barley amid the vastness of the lush green plains. Comment?
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Meles Unites 52 Countries to Increase Clout at Copenhagen Climate Summit
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Africaa s point man at the Copenhagen climate-change summit next month is prime minister of drought- stricken Ethiopia, a former Marxist rebel who favors tailored suits and has coaxed billions of dollars in aid from the West. Comment?
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Denmark asks world leaders to end climate deadlock
... President Barack Obama told Reuters this week he would attend if it could give the impetus to clinch a deal. But Ethiopia's Meles said the world did not seem serious. HIGHLY IMPROBABLE "It is highly improbable ... the world is serious about climate ... Comment?
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... treats women traumatized by mass rape and left with fistulas and the remarkable Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia, to the anti-trafficking efforts of the International Justice Mission, Christians are on the frontlines of change. However, to ... Comment?
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Hopeful Ethiopian teen a victim of domestic homicide
... help for victims of domestic violence. The march will take place at the Square today, 12:15-1:00 p.m. Staying in Ethiopia was a death sentence for the pretty, thin 17-year-old girl with a heart defect. Tigist Yemane was weak. She couldn't walk more ... Comment?
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Ethiopia PM: world not serious on climate change
... drought, worsened by climate change, is afflicting some 23 million people in seven east African nations, with Ethiopia worst affected. Meles has demanded the rich world compensate Africa for the impact of global warming, and says the funding would ... Comment?
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Meles holds talks with Laureate Gebisa
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... government will provide the necessary support to Prof. Gebisa in his efforts to enhance the agriculture sector in Ethiopia. Prof. Gebisa on his part said the prize is a result of Ethiopian and African researchers. He said Ethiopia, though a poor ... Comment?
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Global Fund to audit Cambodian projects
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... board debated Cambodiaa s request for $200 million in additional funding during a three-day meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, that was scheduled to end Wednesday, said Nalin Mehta, a Global Fund senior communications officer. The boarda s decision ... Comment?
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Gelila Assefa Puck Announces Partnership with Orphaned Starfish Foundation to Aid Ethiopian Children
... Foundation to fund a new computer lab for a school run by the Ethiopian Children's Fund (ECF) in rural Aleltu, Ethiopia. The Orphaned Starfish Foundation grant will support the Gelila Assefa Puck Skill Training Center, the newest addition ... Comment?
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