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Expediting Aliyah From Ethiopia The Jewish Week I am writing in response to the opinion piece by Rabbi Shira Milgrom and professor David Elcott, “Don't Abandon 2,500 Would-Be Jews In Ethiopia” (July 5). As the writers point out, The Jewish Agency for Israel has been fundamental in bringing over 3 million … and more »

Oromo journalist, Lalise Wodajo, reunited with family after 8 years Gadaa.com Oduu – News (By Sinke Wesho | OPride) – Jiitu Wakjira was only five years old when Ethiopian security forces took away her father, Dhabasa Wakjira, from their home in April 2004. Jiitu understood very little at the time, but remembers missing her father, whom she visited … and more »

UAE envoy in Ethiopia meets IOM official WAM – Emirates News Agency WAM ADDIS ABABA, 13th August, 2013 (WAM)–UAE Ambassador to Ethiopia, Permanent Representative to African Union (AU), Dr Yousef Eisa Hassan Al Sabri, Josiah Ogina, Head of International Organisation for Migration (IOM) office in Addis Ababa and … and more »

Prime Minister Hailemariam Meets US Trade Representative, Michael Froman AllAfrica.com Ambassador Michael Froman, representative of the US Ministry of Trade here in Addis Ababa for the African Growth and Opportunity Act Forum, met with Prime Minister Hailemariam at the weekend. The Prime Minister emphasized that Ethiopia was interested … and more »

8 Humanitarians Who Fight Hunger For A Living Reuters AlertNet Every day, humanitarian workers around the world make sacrifices and face danger in order to reach people who need their help. As we recognize their commitment and dedication on World Humanitarian Day (August 19), here are eight humanitarians who … WFP and Echo Expand Cash Pilot Programme in EthiopiaAllAfrica.com all 5 news articles »

Ethiopian Politics Some U.S, Some Downs Addis Fortune The unusual tolerance beginning to be witnessed in the Ethiopian political arena seems to be convincing many people that there is a glimmer of hope in the development of accommodative political policies from the side of the ruling party. Skeptics warn that it … and more »

The American Confusion Addis Fortune Anyone who wants to enter into the vicinity of the American Embassy in Ethiopia, for any purpose, is expected to pass through a weird passage of security checks. The disorganised, unconfident, disrespectful and grossly judgmental security officers have one … and more »

Ethiopia: High Profile Corruption Case Finally to Go to Court Addis Fortune After 90 days in police custody over allegations of corruption, Melaku Fenta, the former director general of the Ethiopian Revenues & Customs Authority (ERCA), will face charges in the next 15 days. He will be tried along with most of the 63 high and mid-level … and more »

Ethiopia: High Profile Corruption Case Finally to Go to Court Addis Fortune After 90 days in police custody over allegations of corruption, Melaku Fenta, the former director general of the Ethiopian Revenues & Customs Authority (ERCA), will face charges in the next 15 days. He will be tried along with most of the 63 high and mid-level … and more »

Court Sends Two Employees of EEPCo to Jail Addis Fortune The first Instance Bench of the Federal High Court on July 29, 2013, sentenced two employees of Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) to rigorous prison terms for committing corruption. The corruption charge filed against the offenders by the … and more »