Egypt warns that new Nile agreement could prove a ‘death sentence’

 Ethiopia: Election – a Bad Result for DemocracyEthiopia, Zenawi again-The elections a farce even by African standards,

African Union observers say Ethiopian elections meet African standards DJ IFC To Invest GBP3.4 Million In Nyota’s Ethiopia Gold Project Ardi’s place in human ancestry challenged US embassy in Ethiopia increases visa fees  Ethiopian Beer Drinking to Rise 15% on Population, Wealth

መድረክ መግለጫ አወጣ Herman Cohen  Cites Media Unfairness in Ethiopian Elections UK – MFA – Elections in Ethiopia Africa Expert Skeptical About Ethiopian Elections Being Democratic  Ethiopia’s Meles Rejects Opposition Criticism of Elections

National Security Council on Ethiopian ElectionsTHE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 25, 2010Statement by National Security Council Spokesman Mike Hammer on Ethiopian Elections We acknowledge the conclusion of Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections on May 23, 2010. We commend the people of Ethiopia for their civic participation and note that the voting […]

EU observers say Ethiopia election ‘falls short’ EU observers have criticised Ethiopia’s election, as Prime Minister Meles Zenawi holds a victory rally attended by tens of thousands of people.(BBC)  Ethiopia election marred by intimidation, say rights groupEU chief observer says Ethiopian poll was not fair   Ethiopia vote not up to international standards: US WASHINGTON (AFP) […]

An Eerie Silence Precedes Ethiopia’s ElectionEthiopia’s ruling party poised to win electionEthiopia poll tipped to return PM to power Meles cast his ballot in his native town in the northern region of Tigray, where the ex-rebel leader faces unprecedented opposition from some former comrades-in-arms who are disenchanted with what they say is an increasingly dictatorial […]

Ethiopian Heritage and Culture Camp 2010

For All Families Touched by Ethiopian Heritage For most Ethiopian families, nothing will replace the experience of a visit back home; however, short of a visit back home, the Ethiopian Heritage and Culture Camp means the opportunity to connect with their heritage in a significant, positive, and fun way. For children such as Nati, Betty, […]

Embassies: Told not to travel without noticeCaution citizens in Ethiopia By Hayal Alemayehu (The Reporter)  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday told Embassies and International Organization that they should notify the ministry of any travel plans outside of Addis Ababa to any of the regions. The ministry in a press release sent to The […]

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Uganda’s fragile civil societyConcerns are mounting as Uganda replicates Ethiopia’s authoritarian approach in the run-up to elections