Interview with Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.(Part II and I)
Prime Minister Meles answer to a wide range of public question’s on the progress of Hedase Dam on the Abay (Blue Nile) river. The premier answered in detail the questions raised in regard to progress made so far and the reasons for awarding major part of the contract to local companies!
He also explained why Hedase Dam is the most economical dam compared to other smaller Dams
in Ethiopia! The premier also explained other wide range of questions including extremist fanned bogus issues that we the Diaspora’s are used hearing. Apparently ETV found some of the issues like... was the dam planned to thwart an Arab like revolution and was the dam the work of earlier governments! We think the premier should not be dragged to address extremist questions but Thank you ETV!
Baseless accusations don't affect Ethiopia's proper use of aid
Recently, it has been quite common for reports from international organizations to detail the way Ethiopia since 1991 has embarked on its ambitious transition to a democratic state under the leadership of the Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF).
See Also: A Week in the Horn (3.30.2012)
Propaganda VS Facts: Things you should know about the news about Gura Ferda settlement in Southern Nation and Nationalities.
Aigaforum April 2, 2012-
Much has been said about the removal of people who have settled in the particular region of the Southern Nation and Nationalities Kilil in Ethiopia. The usual media outlets that will leave no stone unturned to defame the Ethiopian government have been fanning the issue like there is no tomorrow! But what are the facts behind this issue and what is simply propaganda! We talked to a high level federal official and here is what we know.
Email and web use 'to be monitored' under new laws
The government will be able to monitor the calls, emails, texts and website visits of everyone in the UK under new legislation set to be announced soon.
Internet firms will be required to give intelligence agency GCHQ access to communications on demand, in real time.
There never was a good war or a bad peace!
By Teshome D. Birara (A.A.U)
Marc 30, 2012--
Peace and security are vital prerequisites for the realization of sustainable development in any nation. Cognizant of this, the Ethiopian government stipulates in its foreign policy as development is only possible through strengthening peace and security not only locally but globally as well.
ETHIOPIA: Late rains threaten food security
ADDIS ABABA, 30 March 2012 (IRIN) - Late and erratic mid-February to May (`Belg') rains could significantly reduce crop yields in central and southern Ethiopia and adversely affect food security, warn officials.
Ethiopia sells off seven state firms, to offer more
ADDIS ABABA, March 29 (Reuters) - Ethiopia has accepted bids worth 2.1 billion birr ($121 million) for seven state-owned firms, part of a plan to privatise dozens of corporations in the next three years, it said on Thursday.
PM Meles confers with Bill Gates
Addis Ababa, March 28, 2012 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi here on Wednesday held talks with a delegation led by Bill Gates founder and co-chair of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Economic Growth, Development and Poverty in Ethiopia
Teshome A.(PhD) March 27, 2012- Any country or government in the world works day and night to achieve economic development to improve the welfare of its nation. Since the start of the modern economics in 1776, many counties used all their resources and efforts to realise their dream of economic development...
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