Kerry’s Ethiopia Opportunity

The U.S. secretary of state’s visit to Addis Ababa is a chance to pressure the government on its dreadful record on human rights…

Ethiopian editor questioned over story on Meles’ widow

New York, May 15, 2013–Ethiopian police in Addis Ababa questioned an editor for several hours today in connection with a story published in October about the widow of the late Ethiopian leader Meles Zenawi, according to news reports…

CPJ calls on African Union to uphold press freedom

H.E. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma Chairperson of the African Union Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Via fax and email      Dear Chairperson Zuma…..

Ethiopia ‘blocks’ Al Jazeera websites

Traffic to English and Arabic websites has plummeted since the network aired coverage of protests in August last year.Al Jazeera’s English and Arabic websites are reported to have been blocked in Ethiopia,….

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Witness the heart breaking, brutal savagery in the Ogaden by the Tigray People Liberation Front [TPLF]……

Nine-year-old girl is now a mother after she gives birth to a baby girl

A nine year old in Mexico has given birth to a baby girl, the baby’s presumed father, who is 17 years old, is being sought by authorities.

The girl, identified as Dafne, reportedly fell pregnant when she was just over eight-years-old, and had the baby in Zoquipan Hospital in the state of Jalisco……

Britain Blanketed by Snow in New Satellite Image

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Federalism or internal colonialism — the Ethiopian situation

By Yilma Bekele

The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence. We are spineless and cannot stand straight.” — Ai Weiwei, Chinese dissident…..

Goodbye to the vibrant Ethiopian fans, and their beautiful women – goal.com

The supporters of the Walyas Antelopes have been the most colourful addition to the Afcon in 31 years. Losing them in the first round takes away some shine from the tournament

African Nations, Donors Pledge $455 Million for Mali Mission

                            by William Davison

Jan. 29 (Bloomberg) — Mali’s army and an African-led mission to combat Islamist rebels secured funding pledges of more than $455 million as government soldiers backed by French troops continued their advance in the West African nation.

At least 8,000 African troops are needed for the mission, which requires equipment including combat helicopters, transport and reconnaissance planes, General Soumaila Bakayoko,