Al Jazeera By Awol K Allo Distorted rhetoric and commemorative acts seek to obfuscate the true dictatorial legacy of Ethiopia’s late leader. August 20 marked the second anniversary of the death of Ethiopia’s long-time leader, Meles Zenawi. Two years on, the Zenawi phenomenon is still as divisive as it is unsettling. For his supporters, Zenawi is a
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ArabTimes KUWAIT CITY, : Securitymen from the Residency Affairs General Department have arrested a gang of Ethiopians suspected of involvement in human trafficking, reports Al- Seyassah daily. Acting on a tip-off, Director General of the General Department for Security and Residency Affairs Major General Ghazi Al-Mazi and Lieutenant Colonel Abdullah Al-Hamlan formed a team of
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Imprisoning, Killing, Spying Counterpunch By GRAHAM PEEBLES Wrapped in dishonesty, arrogance and paranoia, Ethiopia’s ruling regime is following a nationwide policy of violent suppression and constitutional vandalism. It was the 24th June – midsummer’s day – in the adopted homeland of Andargachew Tsige, when he was detained by ‘Yemeni officials’ (State heavies in suits) whilst
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Anadolu Agency Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi will visit Ethiopia at an invitation from Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Dessalegn, a diplomatic source said on Thursday. “The visit, which will be Sisi’s first to Addis Ababa, the seat of the African Union, will help improve the existing relation between Ethiopia and Egypt,” the source, who spoke on
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BBC Zambia’s Cherise Makubale became the first winner of the pan-African Big Brother The launch of the new series of Africa’s Big Brother has been delayed by a “devastating” blaze at its purpose-built studios in Johannesburg. The show, due to start on Sunday, has been put off while producers “urgently” seek alternative facilities. No-one was
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Foreign Policy Journal By Fikrejesus Amahazion Several weeks ago, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn conducted an interview in which he threatened northern neighbor, Eritrea. Desalegn warned that Ethiopia has shifted its policy towards Eritrea, and is now determined to unseat Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki by force. The interview was quickly followed by news that
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PRI’s The World Reporter Dalia Mortada Khadija Credit: Dalia Mortada 29-year-old Khadija Ali — a fake name she gave — had an abortion at Marie Stopes Clinic in Ethiopia. In Ethiopia, easier access to abortions has been one way the government has tried to save women’s lives. Since 2005, Ethiopia has made it much easier and cheaper
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Ahram Online Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is to visit Addis Ababa on Thursday for further Grand Renaissance Dam talks. Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry is set to visit Addis Ababa on Thursday for further talks on Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam, a diplomatic source told Ahram Online on Tuesday. According to the source, Shoukry will
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Supersport The withdrawal of Libya in hosting the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations has left many countries clamouring for the great opportunity . However an African saying goes “ as you look at the future its important to take a look at the beginning where the dream started”.Ethiopia was one of only three teams and countries (along with
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Supersport The withdrawal of Libya in hosting the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations has left many countries clamouring for the great opportunity . However an African saying goes “ as you look at the future its important to take a look at the beginning where the dream started”.Ethiopia was one of only three teams and countries (along with
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