By Alemayehu G. Mariam December 7, 2009 The inconvenient truth about Africa today is that dictatorship presents a far more perilous threat to the survival of Africans than climate change. The devastation African dictators have wreaked upon the social fabric and ecosystem of African societies is incalculable. Over the past several decades, bloodthirsty dictators like […]
Barry Malone ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – A former Ethiopian president and a former defence minister have joined the same opposition party, strengthening it against a government accused of suppressing critics before national elections in May. Negaso Gidada, president from 1997 to 2001, and Seye Abraha a former rebel leader who became defence minister for four
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Tena’Adam (ጤና አዳም) also known as Rue in english, is a plant herb historically associated with magic mysticism and witchcraft. Since ancient times its been used in a variety of ways. Tena’adam is used for food preparation (flavoring agent) as well as for it medicinal properties. Its name in Amharic, which directly translates to “health
November 01, 2009 A U.S. congressional panel has approved legislation aimed at supporting democracy and human rights in Ethiopia, sending the bill to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. VOA’s Dan Robinson has this report from Capitol Hill. Lawmakers concerned about Ethiopia have faced the choice of taking steps to pressure the government in Addis Ababa,
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A number of people have died in further fierce fighting in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, between Islamist militants and government forces, officials say. The renewed fighting comes despite a call by the president for a ceasefire The conflict comes despite a call by President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmad for a ceasefire during the Muslim holy
CONTRIBUTED BY: BLACKPAST On May 25, 1963 the Organization for African Unity (OAU) was established with a permanent headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia, was selected as the first President of the OAU. His acceptance speech appears below. This is indeed a momentous and historic day for Africa and for all Africans.
Three Generations of Prisoners in Ethiopia Today By Negussay Ayele Part I Contextual Profile On Re-imprisoned Mrs. Birtukan Mideksa of Ethiopia Ethiopians who are in their 70’s plus today have survived through four political tsunamis the country has undergone in the last six decades. These include the bestial but short-lived Mussolini/Fascist invasion of the country
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Girma Kassa (muziky68@yahoo.com) June 11, 2009 Both are at same ages. Both had noble professions. Both are courageous. Both are not afraid to tell the truth. Both are standing against a regime that is tyrannical, deceptive and hateful. Both are women. Both represent, in their own way, the best of this new generation. Both have
By David Calleja Jun 3, 2009 In May 2005, the ruling Ethiopian Revolutionary Patriot’s Democratic Front won elections amid allegations of electoral fraud and a campaign of intimidation against opposition groups. Six months and two protests later, nearly 200 civilians were killed and tens of thousands arrested, including high profile opposition leader Birtukan Mideksa. The
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Amnesty International May 5, 2009 Amnesty International today called on the Ethiopian government to immediately disclose the names and fate of more than 35 people believed to be held by its security forces on political grounds since 24 April. Additional arrests have reportedly been carried out over the past several days and sources in the
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NO TERROR GROUP SHOULD BE PROTECTED BY THE UNITED STATES IN THE NAME OF POLITICAL ASYLUM May 04/2009 In the history of mankind the first country that officially granted a right of asylum to the followers of Prophet Mohammed /Peace Be up On Him/, was my motherland Ethiopia (Abyssinia). The then king leader of the
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May 26, 2009 (ADDIS ABABA) – Ethiopia’s biggest opposition, Unity for Democracy and Justice party (UDJ) on Tuesday accused the government of obstructing its constitutional rights and preventing from conducting a peaceful political meeting. Hailu Araya , vice president and person in charge of public relation to the party told Sudan Tribune that the UDJ
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