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Ethiopian ex-president, ex-minister join opposition

News / November 26, 2009

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

Health / November 10, 2009

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 …

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US Legislation on Ethiopia Democracy Moves Forward

News / November 1, 2009

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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