Gebrselassie to enter politics – The News International


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Gebrselassie to enter politics
The News International
NAIROBI: Ethiopian athletics legend Haile Gebrselassie said on Wednesday he would enter politics in his country, with plans to contest for a seat in parliament in two years time. “A lot of messages in the news about me going into politics,” the 40-year-old 
Haile Gebrselassie to run for parliament in EthiopiaThe Guardian


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Ethiopian immigrant admits being guard accused of killing prisoners – Denver Post

Ethiopian immigrant admits being guard accused of killing prisoners
Denver Post
An Ethiopian immigrant known as John Doe admits in a letter to a federal judge that he is Kefelegn Alemu Worku, who prosecutors believe tortured and killed dozens of political prisoners in his home country in the 1970s. Worku, who was living here under the 

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The week in higher education – 11 July 2013 – Times Higher Education

The week in higher education – 11 July 2013
Times Higher Education
The government continued its impressive record for evidence-based policy last week by banning khat, a herbal stimulant popular in the Somali, Yemeni and Ethiopian communities, in defiance of scientific opinion. Guidance from the Advisory Council on the 

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The Verwoerd who crossed the Rubicon – Times LIVE


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The Verwoerd who crossed the Rubicon
Times LIVE
Three weeks ago, I was listening to colleagues argue about whether Bafana Bafana coach Gordon Igesund should keep his job after his team's recent loss to Ethiopia in the World Cup qualifier. The Verwoerd who crossed the Rubicon · On tolerance and free 

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Ethiopia: PM Hailemariam announces a government reshuffle; House approves … – SomalilandPress


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Ethiopia: PM Hailemariam announces a government reshuffle; House approves
SomalilandPress
The House of Peoples Representatives this week approved the appointment of ten ministers nominated by Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn, including a number of new appointments as well as several shifts of office. 1. Bereket Simon (previously Head of 

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Ethiopian Airlines graduates 121 trainees – Ghana Business News


Ghana Business News

Ethiopian Airlines graduates 121 trainees
Ghana Business News
Dreamliner2 The Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy has graduated 29 pilots, 49 Aviation Technicians and 43 Cabin Crew on July 9, 2013, in Addis Ababa. A statement said, this round of graduates included trainees from other African countries including five 

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Ethiopia, Djibouti Sign Power Interconnection Agreement – AllAfrica.com

Ethiopia, Djibouti Sign Power Interconnection Agreement
AllAfrica.com
The agreement was signed on 3 July 2013 ine Addis Ababa Hilton during the 12th Joint Ministerial Meeting. The agreement is the second of its kind signed between the two countries. Ethiopian Foreign Minister Tedros Adhanom and his Djiboutian counterpart 

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Ethiopian Graduates 121 Pilots, Aviation Technicians and Cabin Crew – – EthioSports

Ethiopian Graduates 121 Pilots, Aviation Technicians and Cabin Crew –
EthioSports
Aviation Academy Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy graduated 29 pilots, 49 Aviation Technicians and 43 Cabin Crew at a ceremony held at Ethiopian Airlines headquarters on Tuesday, July 09, 2013. As always, this round of graduates included trainees 

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Conference promotes international STEM partnerships in Africa [Ethiopia] – City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development


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Conference promotes international STEM partnerships in Africa [Ethiopia]
City & Guilds Centre for Skills Development
International policy makers are meeting in Addis Ababa this week to discuss ways to boost skills in applied sciences, engineering and technology in Africa, at an event organised by the World Bank and the Government of Ethiopia. Ministers are attending from 
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Ethiopian Airlines Graduates Pilots, Aviation Technicians and Cabin Crew – 2merkato – Ethiopian Business Portal (blog)

Ethiopian Airlines Graduates Pilots, Aviation Technicians and Cabin Crew
2merkato – Ethiopian Business Portal (blog)
Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy graduated 29 pilots, 49 Aviation Technicians and 43 Cabin Crew at a ceremony held at Ethiopian Airlines headquarters on Tuesday, July 09, 2013. As always, this round of graduates included trainees from other African 

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