SELECTED ETHIOPIA-RELEATED NEWS LINKS:  Third volume of Encyclopaedia Aethiopica launched at millennium celebration in Germany (Feb13, 2008) (WIC)   Ethiopia ranked 64 out of 178 countries in GDP (gross domestic product)  (Source: wikipedia.org)   Meles receives, holds talks with members of American Congress Addis , March 29, 2008 (WIC) - Addis Ababa, March 29, 2008 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi on Friday received and held talks with the 19-member delegation of the American Congress led by Senator Jomes Inhofe. (Source: WIC)   LCIF awards medals to President Girma, 3 professionals (ENA)  CFTC to Send a Delegation to Ethiopia to Provide Technical Assistance to the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange Authority, March 28, 2008 (Source: U.S. CFTC)   Members of American Congress visit historical places in Axum Axum, March 28, 2008 (Axum) - Members of the American Congress on Friday visited historical places and heritages in Axum town.  (Source: ENA)  Ethiopia's Poverty Reduction, Good Governanace Programs Wins International Acclaim: Miinistry Addis Ababa, March 28, 2008 (Source: ENA)  Twenty-six people are under arrest over the discovery of 90kg (14 stone) of fake gold in the vaults of Ethiopia's central bank, a senior official says. (Source: BBC)  ETHIOPIA: Lifting of grain tax may ease food burden for urban poor ADDIS ABABA, 20 March 2008 (IRIN) - The Ethiopian government’s decision to remove some taxes on grains is unlikely to have an immediate impact on rising food prices in rural areas, where most of the consumers are actually producers, an economist said. (Source: IRIN)  Ethiopia: Country Hit By Severe Drought    Ethiopia: Country to Export Honey to Europe   AllAfrica.com - via Yahoo! News - Mar 18, 2008 Ethiopia secured on Wednesday the most awaited EU accreditation to export honey to European markets.   PM Meles presents government performance report to the house (Mar18, 2008) (Source: WIC) AllAfrica.com via Yahoo! News - Mar 18, 2008 Many parts of eastern and southern Ethiopia are experiencing severe drought after the rains failed last year.   President Girma urges leaders to take up leading role in fight against HIV/AIDS Addis Ababa, March 15 (WIC) – President Girma Woldegiorgis said the anti-HIV/AIDS community movement could attain its goal when those in leadership take a leading role in the fight against the virus. (Source: WIC)  UN urges Eritrea to cooperate in relocation of peacekeepers (Source: WIC)  UK teacher escapes Ethiopia jail   BBC News via Yahoo! News - Mar 07, 2008 A British teacher has escaped jail in Ethiopia over comments she made when exposing paedophiles at a children's charity.  UN Secretary-General says Eritrea breaching fundamental principles of peacekeeping Addis Ababa, March 7 (WIC) – Eritrea’s restrictions on the activities of the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) breach the fundamental principles of peacekeeping and raise serious implications for the safety and security of blue helmets deployed around the world, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a report made public yesterday.  (Source:  WIC)  UN council should act on Eritrea-Ethiopia - Ban   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Mar 06, 2008 Source: Reuters By Louis Charbonneau UNITED NATIONS, March 6 (Reuters) - U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has urged the Security Council to take up a border dispute between Eritrea and Ethiopia which could ... PM in rural areas of region 3 March 06/2008 PM Meles's Discussion With Various Segments of the Society Representing Woredas in the Amhara Regional State (Source: Aiga) Some 13,000 hectares irrigated in North Gondar, Central Tigray zones (Source: WIC) Some 1,600 Eritreans flee to Ethiopia in just over four months (Source:WIC)  Ethiopian Exports to United States Nearly Double in Two Years (USAID, Feb27, 2008)   PRO-ETHIOPIA MILITIA FOIL ATTEMPT TO KIDNAP FOREIGN TOURISTS: STATE TV   The Tocqueville Connection via Yahoo! News - Feb 20, 2008 11:46 AM  ADDIS ABABA, Feb 20, 2008 (AFP) - Pro-Ethiopia militia on Wednesday foiled an attempt by rebels allegedly backed by arch-foe Eritrea from abducting 28 foreign tourists in its remote northern Afar region, the state media reported.   Ethiopia: Country Sees 20 Pct Coffee Crop Rise in 5 Yrs Harvest Seen Up 10 Pct At 16.5 Mln Tonnes   AllAfrica.com via Yahoo! News - Feb 19, 2008 Ethiopia, Africa's top coffee grower, plans to boost production by 20 percent over five years from an estimated 400,000 tonnes in the 2007/08 (July-June) crop year, Reuters news agency reported citing a senior agriculture official as saying on Friday.   Flowers are sign of economic change in Ethiopia   Times of Malta via Yahoo! News - Feb 17, 2008  People work at the 'packhouse' where flowers are de-leafed and boxed for export in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian flower industry is booming and the country has exported up to two million stems a day in the two weeks leading up to Valentine's Day.  Ethiopia to Sponsor 2008 SCAA Conference & Exhibition   Centre Daily Times - Feb 14, 2008 The Specialty Coffee Association of America today announced that Ethiopia will be the featured Portrait Country Sponsor for the 20th Annual SCAA Conference & Exhibition to be held in Minneapolis next May 2-5, 2008.  Ethiopia to boost coffee exports   Express India via Yahoo! News - Feb 15, 2008  Ethiopia, Africa's biggest coffee exporter, plans to increase exports by about a third this year and will encourage foreign participation in the industry to help expand production.  U.S. aid team starts work in Ethiopia's Ogaden   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Jan 04, 2008 Source: Reuters ADDIS ABABA, Jan 4 (Reuters) - A U.S. team has started an assessment of the aid situation in Ethiopia's troubled Ogaden region, the U.S. embassy said, after conflict there fuelled fears of a ...  Nation secures over 331 billion birr from local, foreign investors Addis Ababa, January 3, 2008 (WIC) - More than 331 billion birr has been obtained from local and foreign entrepreneurs who have embarked upon investment activities during the last 16 years, according to the Ethiopian Investment Agency..  Ethiopia in Somalia: One year on   BBC News via Yahoo! News - Dec 27, 2007  A year after its troops entered Mogadishu, Ethiopia is increasingly bogged down in Somalia yet dare not withdraw, says Africa analyst Martin Plaut.  Ethiopia/Eritrea: Restraint Urged After Shooting   Scoop.co.nz via Yahoo! News - Dec 27, 2007 The United Nations peacekeeping mission monitoring the ceasefire between Ethiopia and Eritrea today called on both sides to show maximum restraint after a shooting incident in the border area where the two countries fought a two-year war that ended in 2000.  Ethiopia reports influx of Eritrean refugees fleeing oppression   AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 22, 2007 Ethiopia claimed on Saturday it was receiving an influx of around 600 Eritreans fleeing political oppression in their country every month.  Ethiopia: World Bank Provides Additional Usd 215mln for Basic Services   AllAfrica.com via Yahoo! News - Dec 22, 2007  The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors on Friday approved a US$215 million International Development Association (IDA) grant to the Government of Ethiopia to continue protecting and promoting the delivery of basic services by sub-national governments while deepening transparency and local accountability in service delivery.  World Bank finances Ethiopia-Sudan power connection   AFP via Yahoo! News - Dec 21, 2007 The World Bank has approved a 41-million dollar loan to finance electricity connection between neighbouring Ethiopia and Sudan, a statement said Friday.  Ethiopia: EC Awards 9.5 Mln Birr for Capacity Dev't of Five CSOS   AllAfrica.com - via Yahoo! News Dec 21, 2007 The European Commission said on Thursday it awarded 9.5 Million Ethiopian Birr for capacity building of Civil Society Organisations in Ethiopia  TDVA Gala Night in Washington, D.C., Awash with a resounding triumph It netted $ 63,000(Sixty Three Thousand US Dollars) The extraordinary and glittering gala night, held in support of the Tirgean Disabled Veterans’ Association /TDVA - North America Project has culminated ... (Source: Aigaforum)  Indian firm plans $451 mln potash mine in Ethiopia   Reuters via Yahoo! India News - Dec 11, 2007 ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia said it had signed an agreement with an Indian mining firm on Tuesday to establish a $451 million factory to mine potash, a key ingredient in fertiliser, in the arid Afar desert.  Ethiopia: Empowering Women Traders   AllAfrica.com  via Yahoo! News - Dec 10, 2007 After a 23-year-service in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, Nigest Haile three years ago launched an indigenous NGO she thought would empower businesswomen in Ethiopia better than a department at the ministry she was heading - Women Affairs Department - could do.  Petronas and Sinopec in Ethiopia exploration talks   Reuters via Yahoo! Malaysia News - Dec 10, 2007 ADDIS ABABA, Dec 10 - Malaysia's Petronas [PETR.UL ] and China's Sinopec remain in talks to resume oil and gas prospecting in Ethiopia's Ogaden region, where rebels killed Chinese workers in April, the Ethiopian government said on Monday.  Ethiopia's Tolossa wins marathon again; Kenya's Muindi gets ill late in race   Honolulu Advertiser via Yahoo! News - Dec 09, 2007  Ethiopia's Ambesse Tolossa won the men's division of The Honolulu Marathon for the second consecutive year, again holding off rival and five-time champion Jimmy Muindi of Kenya.  Rice appeal to Ethiopia on Ogaden   BBC News via Yahoo! News - Dec 07, 2007 US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urges Ethiopia to ease conditions in the Ogaden region  Ethiopia, Somalia and Darfur undergo severe humanitarian crisis   Pravda  via Yahoo! News - Dec 06, 2007 Eastern Ethiopia faces possible famine, Somalia is on the threshold of a severe humanitarian crisis, and Darfur's humanitarian situation is deteriorating.  Rice tells Ethiopia to ease tensions with Eritrea   Reuters via Yahoo! News - Dec 05, 2007 Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Ethiopia on Wednesday to avoid acts that would raise tensions with Eritrea but got new promises from Africa's Great Lakes nations to end fighting in eastern Congo.  Ethiopia: UN Humanitarian Chief to Visit Ethiopia Ethiopia Denies Reports of Ogaden Helicopter Attacks   AllAfrica.com via Yahoo! News - Nov 22, 2007 U.N. undersecretary-general for humanitarian affairs John Holmes is expected to make a two-day visit to Ethiopia later this month to inspect UN relief operations in the country, particularly the Ogaden region bordering Somalia where operations have began a couple of weeks ago.  Tigray War Survivors Ass'n to conduct telethon in USA, Canada Mekelle, November 22, 2007 (WIC) – The Tigray War Survivors Association said it will conduct telethon in the US and Canada after a fortnight.  Ethiopia Gets First Auto Plant, With Help From China   Edmunds.com via Yahoo! News - Nov 10, 2007 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Holland Car, the first and only car assembly plant in the African country of Ethiopia, has just launched local production of the Chinese Lifan 520 under the name Abay. Trade marking Ethiopian coffee said help coffee growers earn 88 USD million more per year (Source: ENA)  Ethiopia: Malnutrition in Ethiopia Still Alarming   AllAfrica.com via Yahoo! News - Nov 05, 2007  Between one-third and two-thirds of children under-five in Ethiopia suffer from a chronic malnutrition, according to a new research conducted by Save the Children.  Ethiopia: World Bank, ERA Evaluate Accomplishment of 5bln Birr Road Projects   AllAfrica.com  via Yahoo! News - Nov 05, 2007 It was almost ten years since Ethiopia engaged in a massive road sector development programme (RSDP I and II), constructing, upgrading and maintaining a total of 78,569 km of roads with a total cost of 25.4 billion birr.  Global Energy Ethiopia building bio-diesel plant that produces 40,000 tons of crude oil annually Addis Ababa, November 05, 2007 (WIC) - Global Energy Ethiopia has begun building a bio-diesel factory in southern Ethiopia which will produce 40,000 tons of crude oil annually, according to Africannews.com. (Source: WIC) STATEMENTS, VIEWS, ARTICLES, AND INTERVIEWS Senate Foreign Relations Sub-Committee on African Affairs : Horn of Africa Hearing including Ethiopia, March 11, 2008 (Video) (Source: Kinijit News)  Interview with Ambassador Donald Yamamoto, U.S. Ambassador to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Source: EthiopiaFirst News) 8 years veteran Eritrean journalist Abeba Yoseph exposes the works of Eri-TV (Updated: Mar06, 2008) Click here to watch the full Interview Updated (Source: WIC) Tigrayans want end to border row BBC - The mountains of eastern Tigray in Ethiopia are bare and brown just three months after the end of the rains. The people in the region are skilled farmers and hard workers but even they struggle to support their families from their tiny patches of worn-out land. Rice’s Interview with Tefera Ghedamu of Ethiopian Television (Dec07, 2007)  The anti-HIV campaign has clearly borne fruit: First Lady Azeb Mesfin (Dec05, 2007)   Intellectuals discuss HR-2003 (Dec01, 2007)(Source: WIC)   AAU President describes HR-2003 as unfair, harmful to Ethiopia Addis Ababa, November 22, 2007 (WIC) – The HR-2003 draft bill is a surprising and unfair legislation that harms the national interest of Ethiopia, according to Addis Ababa University (AAU ) President. (Source: WIC)  Don’t Turn on Ethiopia  By VICKI HUDDLESTON and TIBOR NAGY Published: November 15, 2007 (Source: The New York Times)  Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Impasse - Statement   Scoop.co.nz via Yahoo! News - Nov 11, 2007  We are concerned about the military build up and tension on the border between Eritrea and Ethiopia. We call on the governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any actions that might further heighten tension or reignite conflict  Ethiopia says it won't invade Eritrea   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Nov 09, 2007  Source: Reuters By Tsegaye Tadesse ADDIS ABABA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Ethiopia said on Friday it had no plans to invade arch-foe Eritrea, even as Asmara claimed for the fourth time in two weeks that Addis Ababa was ...  US urges restraint to avert new Eritrea-Ethiopia war   AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 09, 2007  The United States on Friday urged Eritrea and Ethiopia to pull back troops from key border areas and use "maximum restraint" to avert a new war  Ethiopia denies plot to attack Eritrea   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Oct 29, 2007  Source: Reuters ADDIS ABABA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - An Eritrean allegation that Ethiopia planned to invade the Red Sea state in early November was an absurd fabrication, an Ethiopian official said on Monday. ...   Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of plotting to invade   AlertNet - via Yahoo1 News, Oct 27, 2007 Source: Reuters By Jack Kimball ASMARA, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Eritrea accused arch-foe Ethiopia on Saturday of plotting to invade the Red Sea state ahead of a late-November deadline to mark their disputed border on  Ethiopia, Eritrea Trade Blame on Boundary Dispute (VOA), Oct 27, 2007 Prime minister Meles Zenawi participates in the Clinton Global Initiative   Watch (Source: kaisernetwork.org) Tales of torture Investigating reports of persecution among Eritrea's Christians (Source: BBC) The Struggle for Democracy in Ethiopia: A talk by Dr. Berhanu Nega (40:54)  http://operator11.com/shows/4089/episodes/18515 Jonathan Dimbleby Big Interviews - Meles Zenawi  (Source: teachers.tv) Eritrea: The Horn of Africa’s Rogue Regime J. Peter Pham   U.S. wants to be part of the dev't in Ethiopia: Amb. Yamamato (August 15, 2007) (Source: WIC) ETHIOPIA’S MISSED CHANCES–1960, 1974, 1991, 1998, 2005–AND NOW: II An Ethiopian Dilemma: Deep Structures, Wrenching Processes* Donald N. Levine, University of Chicago  MENGISTU'S FINAL YEARS: Paul B. Henze's New Book  An Interview with Paul Henze  Dr. Paul B. Henze's Postscript (2007)       ETHIOPIAN MILLENNIUM-RELATED LINKS & NEWS:  TV Dejen, v34 TV Selam, v35 ECTV    Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency         ETHIOPIAN MILLENNIUM: Trip Report by Paul Henze  Star planter Ethiopia to intensify tree planting next year: official   AFP via Yahoo! News - December 7, 2007 Star tree-planter Ethiopia will intensify its re-afforestation drive in 2008, which earned the country a pole position in the world for planting 700 million trees this year, an official said Thursday. Konare says holding "Miss Tourism of the Millennium" in Addis adds pride to all Africans Addis Ababa, October 30, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Chairman of the African Union Commission, Professor Alpha Omar Konare said holding "Miss Tourism of the Millennium" in Addis Ababa, which is the African Capital, adds pride to all Africans. (Source: ENA) MILLENNIUM MUSICAL CELEBRATION EVENTS (WIC) Ethiopian Millennium News Links Ethiopia Celebrates the finding of the true-Cross colorfully (Sep27, 2007) Source: WIC The Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI sends congratulatory message to president Girma Addis Ababa, October 2, 2007 (Addis Ababa) -  Pope Benedict XVI sends message of congratulation to President Girma Woldegiorgis in connection with the event marking the new Ethiopian millennium, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Source: ENA)                Tigray Millennium                                           Tigrai-Ethiopia an Open Air Museum!  Group of Ethiopian Scientists Discover Ancient Antiquities Published 11/30/2007  (Source: Jimma Times) Tigray Tourist Attraction Sites     ETV Special Documentary on the Historical City of Gonder (Amharic Video):    Part 1           Part 2 Press Conference on Lucy Coming to America. Speech by Ambassador Samuel Assefa, Ethiopian Ambassador to USA, State Minister of Culture and Tourism Tadelech Delachew and Ethiopian museum official Mrs. Mamitu. Ambassador Assefa used the occasion to highlight the US Ethiopian relationship and Ethiopia’s diverse and rich past. Ambassador Samuel challenged every one to come to Ethiopia and discover the country. (Source: Aiga)     Part I   Part II   Part III  Exhibition of Lucy in Houston Museum breaks record:Culture,Tourism State Minister Adis Ababa, September 11, 2007 (WIC) - Addis Ababa,September 11 (WIC)– The exhibition entitled “Lucy Legacy,the Hidden Treasure of Ethiopia”,which has been displaying the legendary Lucy in Houston Natural Science Museum,Texas state,has reportedly broken the record of visitors of the museum. (Source: WIC)  Lucy's Legacy & the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia  Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa. It is also home to the oldest archaeological sites in the world, dating back to 2.6 million years ago. Its territory formed the backdrop for the evolution of early humans, with Ethiopia yielding an impressive lineup of early hominid remains, including those of a young woman known to us as Lucy. (Source: the Houston Museum of Naturals Science) www.hmns.org  IMAGES OF BEAUTIFUL ETHIOPIA.  Updated on January 09th 2007 The Institute of Development and Education for Africa (IDEA), Inc. invites its subscribers to view the picture gallery of a French photographer and encourages viewers to give credit to the wonderful beautiful Ethiopia. You can either click on the button images o where it says http://ethiopie.50megs.com/ click here' in French or write to amach_one@hotmail.com Enjoy your tour! IDEA, Inc.   MISCELLANEOUS NEWS LINKS     Ethiopia seeks peaceful outcome to Eritrea border dispute   AFP via Yahoo! News - Mar 18, 2008 Ethiopia is determined to solve its border dispute with Eritrea peacefully, the country's foreign minister Seyoum Mesfin said Tuesday.  UN Ethiopia-Eritrea peacekeepers move to Asmara   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Feb 19, 2008 Source: Reuters By Patrick Worsnip UNITED NATIONS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.N. peacekeepers monitoring a border security zone between Eritrea and Ethiopia are regrouping in the Eritrean capital of Asmara after Eritrea ...  UN peacekeepers denied permission to cross from Eritrea to Ethiopia   Charleston Daily Mail via Yahoo! News - Feb 19, 2008 UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Eritrean officials refused to grant U.N. peacekeepers permission to cross from Eritrea into Ethiopia, prompting them to regroup in the capital instead, U.N. officials said Tuesday.  Ethiopia urges strong UN action against foe Eritrea   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Feb 16, 2008 Source: Reuters By Tsegaye Tadesse ADDIS ABABA, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Ethiopia urged the United Nations on Saturday to take strong measures against "rogue regime" Eritrea, which Addis Ababa said was  Security Council censures Eritrea for obstructing UN force   AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16, 2008 he Security Coucil on Friday blasted Eritrea for obstructing the operations of UN troops monitoring the border dispute between Eritrea and Ethiopia and demanded full cooperation from Asmara.  Ethiopia Vows "Full Cooperation" With Displaced UN Force -AFP  Nasdaq  via Yahoo! News - Feb 15, 2008  ADDIS ABABA (AFP)--Ethiopia Thursday vowed to assist the U.N. force tasked with monitoring its tense border with Eritrea after fuel restrictions imposed by Asmara forced it to end its operations there.  UN Relocates Mission Monitoring Ethiopia-Eritrea Dispute -AFP   Nasdaq via Yahoo! News - Feb 14, 2008 UNITED NATIONS (AFP)--The U.N. mission monitoring the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea is relocating staff and equipment due to Asmara's failure to end fuel shipment restrictions, the U.N. said Thursday       (Source: BBC News) Tough talks Can a Nobel peace laureate reconcile rivals in Kenya? Surprise! U.S. Congressman pays homage to Africa’s head of terrorists Today early in the morning shabait.com, Shabiya’s official website posted news about Congress Man Donald Payne’s talks with Isias Afewerki, the monarch of Shaebiya, in Asmara. Hasn’t he talked to Sheikh Hassan Daher Awes and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and other rebel leaders from Ethiopia and Sudan among others, who are enjoying life in Asmara? We better assume so! But what issues has he discussed with Isias? The following…(Source: WIC via Ben News)  The Power of One: Anchorage resident makes a difference in Ethiopia   Alaska Public Radio Network via Yahoo! News - Dec 28, 2007 A quick stop in Ethiopia a few years ago was life changing for Anchorage resident Catherine Miller. She met a man there who was trying to keep a group of orphans off the streets for just 25 dollars a month. Miller now runs an orphanage in the country that helps dozens of children for just [...]  Ethiopia-Eritrea border deadline expires as tension escalates   AFP via Yahoo! News - December 1, 2007 A deadline for Ethiopia and Eritrea to agree on the physical demarcation of their border expired Saturday amid escalating tension between the two nations, leaving the frontier only delineated on maps.  Ethiopia, Eritrea can't agree on border   AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 30, 2007  An international commission trying to settle a boundary dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea ended its work Friday after the rival neighbors failed to agree on a new border in a region beset by escalating tensions.  No Ethiopia-Eritrea border deal   BBC News via Yahoo! News - Nov 30, 2007 A deadline for long-time foes Ethiopia and Eritrea to demarcate their shared border passes without agreement.  Vatican fears Eritrea may nationalize church-held properties Addis Ababa, November 22, 2007 (WIC) - The government of Eritrea is moving to seize properties held by the Catholic Church in that country,Vatican Radio warned. Prof. Kinfe Abrham passes away (Source: ENA) Addis Ababa, November 9, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The late Prof. Kinfe Abrham, who was President of Ethiopian International Institute for Peace and Development (EIIPD), passed away late Thursday at the age of 57 due to natural causes.    New Eritrea-Ethiopia war fears   BBC News via Yahoo! News - Nov 05, 2007 War could break out again between Ethiopia and Eritrea over their border, a think tank warns.  Students donate books to Ethiopia   Mirror via Yahoo! News - Oct 31, 2007  Tonganoxie Elementary School students recently did their part to help fight illiteracy around the world. Earlier this month, LeeAnn Clark, former president of the Kansas Reading Association, picked up 10 large boxes full of books that will go to children's libraries in Ethiopia.  N.J. lawmaker battles Ethiopia   The Record - Oct 30 4:30 PM A Central Jersey congressman defended himself from sometimes harsh questioning at the National Press Club on Monday about his bill to hold the government of Ethiopia accountable for a brutal crackdown on people protesting election fraud in 2005  Ethiopia: Prelate Rejoices At Appointment of Two African Cardinals   AllAfrica.com via Yahoo! News - Oct 30, 2007 The Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa and president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Ethiopia has congratulated two African prelates recently elevated to the rank of cardinal.  UN Employees transplant over 1,000 indigenous tree seedlings Addis Ababa, October 25, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Nearly 500 employees of the United Nations (UN) have transplanted over 1,000 indigenous tree seedlings at Entoto Park here on Thursday in connection with the Ethiopian Millennium (Source: ENA) EOC underlines need for citizens to march against poverty Addis Ababa, October 23, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The Ethiopian Orthodox Church underlined need for every citizen to march against poverty. (Source: ENA) Beyoncé joins Ethiopia's anti polio immunization campaign Addis Ababa, October 21, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The renowned artist Beyoncé Knowles gave oral anti-polio immunization for 10 children under the age of five right before her concert at Bole Millennium Hall here in the capital on Saturday (Source: ENA) H.R. 2003 grossly violets Ethiopia’s sovereignty: UTNA N.America, October 19, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The Executive Board of the Union of Tigreans in North America (UTNA) condemned the recent passage of the ‘Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act (H.R. 2003 Bill)’ by the US House of Representatives.  (Source: ENA)   Reactions to H.R. 2003 (oct 18,2006) (Source: WIC)   Senator Jim Inhofe speech  (Ben)                                              “Voting for HR 2003 was Wrong” says U.S. Official (Jimmatimes.com)  Editorial: Opposing H. R. 2003 [1]  October 1, 2007 By Tecola W. Hagos-Just because one nation is poor or lean or starving and the other rich and bloated or overstuffed, does not mean one has to suffer through some disrespectful relationship. It is simply unacceptable. After all it is the people of Ethiopia who are suffering, thus how is it legal or moral for the Congress of the United States to behave as if Ethiopia is some Ghetto within United States that they end up drafting such insulting resolution and legislation ...   (Video) Religions peacefull co-existance in Ethiopia examplary (October 17, 2007)  Church bazaar benefits projects in Ethiopia   Winchester Star via Yahoo! News - Oct 15, 2007  WINCHESTER — It’s hands across an ocean and a continent as the First Presbyterian Church in Winchester reaches out to the Lydia Center in Mettu, Ethiopia.  Student gains experience in Ethiopia   University of Tulsa Collegian via Yahoo! News - Oct 15, 2007  This summer, University of Tulsa sociology student Kate MacLeod had what she considers the best experience of her life. MacLeod, who graduates in December, spent three life-changing months in Holleta, Ethiopia.    ORBIS COMPLETES THREE-WEEK HOSPITAL-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM IN ETHIOPIA :  Representatives from Five Eastern Africa Countries Participate in the First VISION 2020: The Right to Sight Workshop (Source: Ben's News) The  Addis Ababa Muslims fleeing to Ethiopian National stadium   Speeches delivered by shekh Eliyas Redman Hussein: Islamic affairs Council Deputy and  Muftih Haji Oumer Idris: Addis Ababa Muslims` affairs  council President Massages from Religious leaders Eid Solat     Khut`ba    (Source: Ben's News}    Ethiopia improving human rights, democratization: US Embassy Addis Ababa, October 10, 2007 (WIC) - Embassy of the United States in Ethiopia on Tuesday said that Ethiopia is a country that has been improving on human rights and democratization.  Conservative Columnist: Symbolism and Realpolitik by J. Peter Pham (Source: The National Interest Online)  Institute President Disappointed by Short-sightedness of Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007; Calls on Senate to Reconsider Restrictions on Security Assistance, Washington, DC, October 6, 2007  Hunger to do good helps Ethiopian kids   Denver Post via Yahoo! News - Sep 30, 2007  Darfur attack kills peacekeepers Ten soldiers die and another 50 are missing after a powerful rebel force raids an African Union base in Darfur. (BBC) TV's top guns What Leno, Oprah & other celebs earn (MSN News)  Mark-up for H.R. 2003 September 26, 2007 (Source: ETN via YouTube) Hearing at the US Congress on H.R. 2003 & Other African Issues  TDA Chapters from around the world Lay Corner Stone to build Primary Schools in Tigrai  Members and supporters of TDA residing in Washington D.C and Rome laid down a corner stone for the construction of primary school Tigrai    PM discussed various issues with youths from across country (September 23, 2007) (Source: WIC)   Ethiopian government reaches out to Diasporas  By Simegnish Yekoye  The VP of CUD, Bertukan addresses the supporters of the Opposion Party in Washington, DC and appeals for the unity of their Party.  Kinijit Leaders Arrive In Washington, DC   (ETN) via Ethiomedia    Prof. Ephrem Isaac on Ethiopian Television Network  (In Amharic)                    Washington, DC (Source: Ben)  Sonja & Samson walk the Province of Nova Scotia for Ethiopia       Netters feedback for Sonja Part 2   I   Part 1  (Source Ben's News) Ambassador Samuel |Assefa Interview, Pt. 1 (45:50)|  Ambassador Samuel Assefa Interview, Pt. 2 (34:22)|   USAU inaugurates its office in Addis Ababa  Addis Ababa, September 7, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The United States Mission to the African Union (USAU) inaugurated its office at the premises of the Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa on Friday, August 7, 2007. (Source: ENA)    C.E.O of Camerapix lauds Walta for promoting cultural, social values of nations, nationalities Addis Ababa, September 3, 2007 (WIC) - The role of Walta Information Center in promoting Ethiopia's cultural, social and historical values is exemplary to other media in the African continent, C.E.O of the most experienced independent multi-media company in Africa, Camerapix, said. (Source: WIC) Ethiopians in the Diaspora, please come back home (August 31, 2007)  Dr. Berhanu Nega and company issue a guide line for Engineer Hailu Shawel how to remain useful and join the delegation touring the country under his leadership so it seems! To read more on this... more  (Source: Aigaforum)  Chapters in court litigation in Canada as leaders trade blames in US (Source: Ethiopian Reporter)  SOMALI INTELLECTUALS’ POSITION PAPER ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN SOMALIA.  August 18, 2007 (Source: WIC)  U.S. considers putting Eritrea on terrorism list (Source: Reuters) Aug 17, 2007  PM MELES ZENAWI:  Interview on Ethio- Eritrea Relation Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | (Audio in Tigrigna) Source: Dimtse Woyane   Conservation of Ethiopian Church Treasures (by Annegret Marx) Italy and Africa: How to Forget Colonialism Giampaolo Calchi Novati, University of Pavia (19 Nov)  Catholic Church building over 12mln birr secondary school in Shire-Endasellassie town (WIC) Floods displace many inhabitants in 10 woredas,Gameblla town  (WIC) 129 killed in Ethiopia floods The Herald via Yahoo! News- Sep 21, 2007    Disease alert in flood-hit Africa Some African countries have endured months of flooding Flood scenes Severe flooding across Africa has wrecked hundreds of thousands of homes and left many people vulnerable to water-borne diseases, officials say.  (BBC via tigrai.net)            DISCLAIMER: All the news reports, articles, and statements posted and views and opinions expressed on this Web Site are not and do not reflect the opinions or stand of IRROB.ORG.  The authors, sources or agencies of the news or articles or statements are solely responsible for their contents and accuracy. IRROB.ORG is not responsible either for their contents or accuracy or inaccuracy. They are posted here smply for informative purposes.     ) Tigrayans want end to border row BBC - The mountains of eastern Tigray in Ethiopia are bare and brown just three months after the end of the rains. The people in the region are skilled farmers and hard workers but even they struggle to support their families from their tiny patches of worn-out land. Rice’s Interview with Tefera Ghedamu of Ethiopian Television (Dec07, 2007)  The anti-HIV campaign has clearly borne fruit: First Lady Azeb Mesfin (Dec05, 2007)   Intellectuals discuss HR-2003 (Dec01, 2007)(Source: WIC)   AAU President describes HR-2003 as unfair, harmful to Ethiopia Addis Ababa, November 22, 2007 (WIC) – The HR-2003 draft bill is a surprising and unfair legislation that harms the national interest of Ethiopia, according to Addis Ababa University (AAU ) President. (Source: WIC)  Don’t Turn on Ethiopia  By VICKI HUDDLESTON and TIBOR NAGY Published: November 15, 2007 (Source: The New York Times)  Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Impasse - Statement   Scoop.co.nz via Yahoo! News - Nov 11, 2007  We are concerned about the military build up and tension on the border between Eritrea and Ethiopia. We call on the governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia to exercise maximum restraint and avoid any actions that might further heighten tension or reignite conflict  Ethiopia says it won't invade Eritrea   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Nov 09, 2007  Source: Reuters By Tsegaye Tadesse ADDIS ABABA, Nov 9 (Reuters) - Ethiopia said on Friday it had no plans to invade arch-foe Eritrea, even as Asmara claimed for the fourth time in two weeks that Addis Ababa was ...  US urges restraint to avert new Eritrea-Ethiopia war   AFP via Yahoo! News - Nov 09, 2007  The United States on Friday urged Eritrea and Ethiopia to pull back troops from key border areas and use "maximum restraint" to avert a new war  Ethiopia denies plot to attack Eritrea   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Oct 29, 2007  Source: Reuters ADDIS ABABA, Oct 29 (Reuters) - An Eritrean allegation that Ethiopia planned to invade the Red Sea state in early November was an absurd fabrication, an Ethiopian official said on Monday. ...   Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of plotting to invade   AlertNet - via Yahoo1 News, Oct 27, 2007 Source: Reuters By Jack Kimball ASMARA, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Eritrea accused arch-foe Ethiopia on Saturday of plotting to invade the Red Sea state ahead of a late-November deadline to mark their disputed border on  Ethiopia, Eritrea Trade Blame on Boundary Dispute (VOA), Oct 27, 2007   Prime minister Meles Zenawi participates in the Clinton Global Initiative   Watch (Source: kaisernetwork.org) Tales of torture Investigating reports of persecution among Eritrea's Christians (Source: BBC) The Struggle for Democracy in Ethiopia: A talk by Dr. Berhanu Nega (40:54)  http://operator11.com/shows/4089/episodes/18515 Jonathan Dimbleby Big Interviews - Meles Zenawi  (Source: teachers.tv) Eritrea: The Horn of Africa’s Rogue Regime J. Peter Pham   U.S. wants to be part of the dev't in Ethiopia: Amb. Yamamato (August 15, 2007) (Source: WIC) ETHIOPIA’S MISSED CHANCES–1960, 1974, 1991, 1998, 2005–AND NOW: II An Ethiopian Dilemma: Deep Structures, Wrenching Processes* Donald N. Levine, University of Chicago  MENGISTU'S FINAL YEARS: Paul B. Henze's New Book  An Interview with Paul Henze  Dr. Paul B. Henze's Postscript (2007)       ETHIOPIAN MILLENNIUM-RELATED LINKS & NEWS:  TV Dejen, v34 TV Selam, v35 ECTV    Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency         ETHIOPIAN MILLENNIUM: Trip Report by Paul Henze  Star planter Ethiopia to intensify tree planting next year: official   AFP via Yahoo! News - December 7, 2007 Star tree-planter Ethiopia will intensify its re-afforestation drive in 2008, which earned the country a pole position in the world for planting 700 million trees this year, an official said Thursday. Konare says holding "Miss Tourism of the Millennium" in Addis adds pride to all Africans Addis Ababa, October 30, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Chairman of the African Union Commission, Professor Alpha Omar Konare said holding "Miss Tourism of the Millennium" in Addis Ababa, which is the African Capital, adds pride to all Africans. (Source: ENA) MILLENNIUM MUSICAL CELEBRATION EVENTS (WIC) Ethiopian Millennium News Links Ethiopia Celebrates the finding of the true-Cross colorfully (Sep27, 2007) Source: WIC The Roman Catholic Pope Benedict XVI sends congratulatory message to president Girma Addis Ababa, October 2, 2007 (Addis Ababa) -  Pope Benedict XVI sends message of congratulation to President Girma Woldegiorgis in connection with the event marking the new Ethiopian millennium, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Source: ENA)                Tigray Millennium                                           Tigrai-Ethiopia an Open Air Museum!  Group of Ethiopian Scientists Discover Ancient Antiquities Published 11/30/2007  (Source: Jimma Times) Tigray Tourist Attraction Sites     ETV Special Documentary on the Historical City of Gonder (Amharic Video):    Part 1           Part 2 Press Conference on Lucy Coming to America. Speech by Ambassador Samuel Assefa, Ethiopian Ambassador to USA, State Minister of Culture and Tourism Tadelech Delachew and Ethiopian museum official Mrs. Mamitu. Ambassador Assefa used the occasion to highlight the US Ethiopian relationship and Ethiopia’s diverse and rich past. Ambassador Samuel challenged every one to come to Ethiopia and discover the country. (Source: Aiga)     Part I   Part II   Part III  Exhibition of Lucy in Houston Museum breaks record:Culture,Tourism State Minister Adis Ababa, September 11, 2007 (WIC) - Addis Ababa,September 11 (WIC)– The exhibition entitled “Lucy Legacy,the Hidden Treasure of Ethiopia”,which has been displaying the legendary Lucy in Houston Natural Science Museum,Texas state,has reportedly broken the record of visitors of the museum. (Source: WIC)  Lucy's Legacy & the Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia  Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa. It is also home to the oldest archaeological sites in the world, dating back to 2.6 million years ago. Its territory formed the backdrop for the evolution of early humans, with Ethiopia yielding an impressive lineup of early hominid remains, including those of a young woman known to us as Lucy. (Source: the Houston Museum of Naturals Science) www.hmns.org  IMAGES OF BEAUTIFUL ETHIOPIA.  Updated on January 09th 2007 The Institute of Development and Education for Africa (IDEA), Inc. invites its subscribers to view the picture gallery of a French photographer and encourages viewers to give credit to the wonderful beautiful Ethiopia. You can either click on the button images o where it says http://ethiopie.50megs.com/ click here' in French or write to amach_one@hotmail.com Enjoy your tour! IDEA, Inc.   MISCELLANEOUS NEWS LINKS     UN Ethiopia-Eritrea peacekeepers move to Asmara   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Feb 19, 2008 Source: Reuters By Patrick Worsnip UNITED NATIONS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.N. peacekeepers monitoring a border security zone between Eritrea and Ethiopia are regrouping in the Eritrean capital of Asmara after Eritrea ...  UN peacekeepers denied permission to cross from Eritrea to Ethiopia   Charleston Daily Mail via Yahoo! News - Feb 19, 2008 UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- Eritrean officials refused to grant U.N. peacekeepers permission to cross from Eritrea into Ethiopia, prompting them to regroup in the capital instead, U.N. officials said Tuesday.  Ethiopia urges strong UN action against foe Eritrea   AlertNet via Yahoo! News - Feb 16, 2008 Source: Reuters By Tsegaye Tadesse ADDIS ABABA, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Ethiopia urged the United Nations on Saturday to take strong measures against "rogue regime" Eritrea, which Addis Ababa said was  Security Council censures Eritrea for obstructing UN force   AFP via Yahoo! News - Feb 16, 2008 he Security Coucil on Friday blasted Eritrea for obstructing the operations of UN troops monitoring the border dispute between Eritrea and Ethiopia and demanded full cooperation from Asmara.  Ethiopia Vows "Full Cooperation" With Displaced UN Force -AFP  Nasdaq  via Yahoo! News - Feb 15, 2008  ADDIS ABABA (AFP)--Ethiopia Thursday vowed to assist the U.N. force tasked with monitoring its tense border with Eritrea after fuel restrictions imposed by Asmara forced it to end its operations there.  UN Relocates Mission Monitoring Ethiopia-Eritrea Dispute -AFP   Nasdaq via Yahoo! News - Feb 14, 2008 UNITED NATIONS (AFP)--The U.N. mission monitoring the border dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea is relocating staff and equipment due to Asmara's failure to end fuel shipment restrictions, the U.N. said Thursday       (Source: BBC News) Tough talks Can a Nobel peace laureate reconcile rivals in Kenya? Surprise! U.S. Congressman pays homage to Africa’s head of terrorists Today early in the morning shabait.com, Shabiya’s official website posted news about Congress Man Donald Payne’s talks with Isias Afewerki, the monarch of Shaebiya, in Asmara. Hasn’t he talked to Sheikh Hassan Daher Awes and Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed and other rebel leaders from Ethiopia and Sudan among others, who are enjoying life in Asmara? We better assume so! But what issues has he discussed with Isias? The following…(Source: WIC via Ben News)  The Power of One: Anchorage resident makes a difference in Ethiopia   Alaska Public Radio Network via Yahoo! News - Dec 28, 2007 A quick stop in Ethiopia a few years ago was life changing for Anchorage resident Catherine Miller. She met a man there who was trying to keep a group of orphans off the streets for just 25 dollars a month. Miller now runs an orphanage in the country that helps dozens of children for just [...]  Ethiopia-Eritrea border deadline expires as tension escalates   AFP via Yahoo! News - December 1, 2007 A deadline for Ethiopia and Eritrea to agree on the physical demarcation of their border expired Saturday amid escalating tension between the two nations, leaving the frontier only delineated on maps.  Ethiopia, Eritrea can't agree on border   AP via Yahoo! News - Nov 30, 2007  An international commission trying to settle a boundary dispute between Ethiopia and Eritrea ended its work Friday after the rival neighbors failed to agree on a new border in a region beset by escalating tensions.  No Ethiopia-Eritrea border deal   BBC News via Yahoo! News - Nov 30, 2007 A deadline for long-time foes Ethiopia and Eritrea to demarcate their shared border passes without agreement.  Vatican fears Eritrea may nationalize church-held properties Addis Ababa, November 22, 2007 (WIC) - The government of Eritrea is moving to seize properties held by the Catholic Church in that country,Vatican Radio warned. Prof. Kinfe Abrham passes away (Source: ENA) Addis Ababa, November 9, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The late Prof. Kinfe Abrham, who was President of Ethiopian International Institute for Peace and Development (EIIPD), passed away late Thursday at the age of 57 due to natural causes.    New Eritrea-Ethiopia war fears   BBC News via Yahoo! News - Nov 05, 2007 War could break out again between Ethiopia and Eritrea over their border, a think tank warns.  Students donate books to Ethiopia   Mirror via Yahoo! News - Oct 31, 2007  Tonganoxie Elementary School students recently did their part to help fight illiteracy around the world. Earlier this month, LeeAnn Clark, former president of the Kansas Reading Association, picked up 10 large boxes full of books that will go to children's libraries in Ethiopia.  N.J. lawmaker battles Ethiopia   The Record - Oct 30 4:30 PM A Central Jersey congressman defended himself from sometimes harsh questioning at the National Press Club on Monday about his bill to hold the government of Ethiopia accountable for a brutal crackdown on people protesting election fraud in 2005  Ethiopia: Prelate Rejoices At Appointment of Two African Cardinals   AllAfrica.com via Yahoo! News - Oct 30, 2007 The Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa and president of the Catholic Bishops Conference of Ethiopia has congratulated two African prelates recently elevated to the rank of cardinal.  UN Employees transplant over 1,000 indigenous tree seedlings Addis Ababa, October 25, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Nearly 500 employees of the United Nations (UN) have transplanted over 1,000 indigenous tree seedlings at Entoto Park here on Thursday in connection with the Ethiopian Millennium (Source: ENA) EOC underlines need for citizens to march against poverty Addis Ababa, October 23, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The Ethiopian Orthodox Church underlined need for every citizen to march against poverty. (Source: ENA) Beyoncé joins Ethiopia's anti polio immunization campaign Addis Ababa, October 21, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The renowned artist Beyoncé Knowles gave oral anti-polio immunization for 10 children under the age of five right before her concert at Bole Millennium Hall here in the capital on Saturday (Source: ENA) H.R. 2003 grossly violets Ethiopia’s sovereignty: UTNA N.America, October 19, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The Executive Board of the Union of Tigreans in North America (UTNA) condemned the recent passage of the ‘Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act (H.R. 2003 Bill)’ by the US House of Representatives.  (Source: ENA)   Reactions to H.R. 2003 (oct 18,2006) (Source: WIC)   Senator Jim Inhofe speech  (Ben)                                              “Voting for HR 2003 was Wrong” says U.S. Official (Jimmatimes.com)  Editorial: Opposing H. R. 2003 [1]  October 1, 2007 By Tecola W. Hagos-Just because one nation is poor or lean or starving and the other rich and bloated or overstuffed, does not mean one has to suffer through some disrespectful relationship. It is simply unacceptable. After all it is the people of Ethiopia who are suffering, thus how is it legal or moral for the Congress of the United States to behave as if Ethiopia is some Ghetto within United States that they end up drafting such insulting resolution and legislation ...   (Video) Religions peacefull co-existance in Ethiopia examplary (October 17, 2007)  Church bazaar benefits projects in Ethiopia   Winchester Star via Yahoo! News - Oct 15, 2007  WINCHESTER — It’s hands across an ocean and a continent as the First Presbyterian Church in Winchester reaches out to the Lydia Center in Mettu, Ethiopia.  Student gains experience in Ethiopia   University of Tulsa Collegian via Yahoo! News - Oct 15, 2007  This summer, University of Tulsa sociology student Kate MacLeod had what she considers the best experience of her life. MacLeod, who graduates in December, spent three life-changing months in Holleta, Ethiopia.    ORBIS COMPLETES THREE-WEEK HOSPITAL-BASED TRAINING PROGRAM IN ETHIOPIA :  Representatives from Five Eastern Africa Countries Participate in the First VISION 2020: The Right to Sight Workshop (Source: Ben's News) The  Addis Ababa Muslims fleeing to Ethiopian National stadium   Speeches delivered by shekh Eliyas Redman Hussein: Islamic affairs Council Deputy and  Muftih Haji Oumer Idris: Addis Ababa Muslims` affairs  council President Massages from Religious leaders Eid Solat     Khut`ba    (Source: Ben's News}    Ethiopia improving human rights, democratization: US Embassy Addis Ababa, October 10, 2007 (WIC) - Embassy of the United States in Ethiopia on Tuesday said that Ethiopia is a country that has been improving on human rights and democratization.  Conservative Columnist: Symbolism and Realpolitik by J. Peter Pham (Source: The National Interest Online)  Institute President Disappointed by Short-sightedness of Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007; Calls on Senate to Reconsider Restrictions on Security Assistance, Washington, DC, October 6, 2007  Hunger to do good helps Ethiopian kids   Denver Post via Yahoo! News - Sep 30, 2007  Darfur attack kills peacekeepers Ten soldiers die and another 50 are missing after a powerful rebel force raids an African Union base in Darfur. (BBC) TV's top guns What Leno, Oprah & other celebs earn (MSN News)  Mark-up for H.R. 2003 September 26, 2007 (Source: ETN via YouTube) Hearing at the US Congress on H.R. 2003 & Other African Issues  TDA Chapters from around the world Lay Corner Stone to build Primary Schools in Tigrai  Members and supporters of TDA residing in Washington D.C and Rome laid down a corner stone for the construction of primary school Tigrai    PM discussed various issues with youths from across country (September 23, 2007) (Source: WIC)   Ethiopian government reaches out to Diasporas  By Simegnish Yekoye  The VP of CUD, Bertukan addresses the supporters of the Opposion Party in Washington, DC and appeals for the unity of their Party.  Kinijit Leaders Arrive In Washington, DC   (ETN) via Ethiomedia    Prof. Ephrem Isaac on Ethiopian Television Network  (In Amharic)                    Washington, DC (Source: Ben)  Sonja & Samson walk the Province of Nova Scotia for Ethiopia       Netters feedback for Sonja Part 2   I   Part 1  (Source Ben's News) Ambassador Samuel |Assefa Interview, Pt. 1 (45:50)|  Ambassador Samuel Assefa Interview, Pt. 2 (34:22)|   USAU inaugurates its office in Addis Ababa  Addis Ababa, September 7, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The United States Mission to the African Union (USAU) inaugurated its office at the premises of the Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa on Friday, August 7, 2007. (Source: ENA)    C.E.O of Camerapix lauds Walta for promoting cultural, social values of nations, nationalities Addis Ababa, September 3, 2007 (WIC) - The role of Walta Information Center in promoting Ethiopia's cultural, social and historical values is exemplary to other media in the African continent, C.E.O of the most experienced independent multi-media company in Africa, Camerapix, said. (Source: WIC) Ethiopians in the Diaspora, please come back home (August 31, 2007)  Dr. Berhanu Nega and company issue a guide line for Engineer Hailu Shawel how to remain useful and join the delegation touring the country under his leadership so it seems! To read more on this... more  (Source: Aigaforum)  Chapters in court litigation in Canada as leaders trade blames in US (Source: Ethiopian Reporter)  SOMALI INTELLECTUALS’ POSITION PAPER ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN SOMALIA.  August 18, 2007 (Source: WIC)  U.S. considers putting Eritrea on terrorism list (Source: Reuters) Aug 17, 2007  PM MELES ZENAWI:  Interview on Ethio- Eritrea Relation Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | (Audio in Tigrigna) Source: Dimtse Woyane   Conservation of Ethiopian Church Treasures (by Annegret Marx) Italy and Africa: How to Forget Colonialism Giampaolo Calchi Novati, University of Pavia (19 Nov)  Catholic Church building over 12mln birr secondary school in Shire-Endasellassie town (WIC) Floods displace many inhabitants in 10 woredas,Gameblla town  (WIC) 129 killed in Ethiopia floods The Herald via Yahoo! News- Sep 21, 2007    Disease alert in flood-hit Africa Some African countries have endured months of flooding Flood scenes Severe flooding across Africa has wrecked hundreds of thousands of homes and left many people vulnerable to water-borne diseases, officials say.  (BBC via tigrai.net)            DISCLAIMER: All the news reports, articles, and statements posted and views and opinions expressed on this Web Site are not and do not reflect the opinions or stand of IRROB.ORG.  The authors, sources or agencies of the news or articles or statements are solely responsible for their contents and accuracy. IRROB.ORG is not responsible either for their contents or accuracy or inaccuracy. They are posted here smply for informative purposes.