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By Robert Gardiner
By Professor Kinfe Abraham By Engineer Ghirma By Engineer Ghirma THE ANCIENT TOWN OF ADWA (Part II) By G.E. Gorfu Shaebia's Anti-Ethiopia Terror Network Dismantled ENA Folly of the Unrepentant Diaspora By Binyam Teferi THE ANCIENT TOWN OF ADWA (Part I) By G.E. Gorfu UTNA Ethiopia and the Quest for East Asian Model of Development: A Historical Perspective By Tesfaye Habisso The Speculative Adventurism of
Some Sudanese Analysts
By Prof. Kinfe Abraham Media don't know how to report Ethiopia's triumph American Thinker
Oops: Amnesty International gets it wrong on Ethiopia, again By Gemeda Humnasa This article is posted on American Chronicle web site. However, don’t expect to see it on Ethioindex, even though ethioindex picks up articles from American Chronicle. Unfortunately, Gemeda Hunasa's article is pro-Ethiopia, a no-no for the owner of Ethioindex. Unless the article is written by a shaebia supporter or the vocal Diaspora, there is no chance ethioindex or cyberethiopia will pick up articles from American Chronicle, Sudan Tribune or any other web site. By D.Z
By G.E. Gorfu
Ethiopian Consl General in LA Ethiopian's public meeting Resolutions (January 21,2007) Ethiopian Civic Associations organizing committee
In Pics: TDA Fundraising event in DC From Hmbahsa Emailbag
The Pros and Cons of Privatising ETC By Berhe Hagos
By G.E. Gorfu
Azeb Mesfin – The First Lady of Ethiopia By Daniel Gizaw The Puppet and the Puppet Master By G.E. Gorfu
By G.E. Gorfu
ETHIOPIA’S RIGHT FOR SELF DEFENCE By Dibaba Regasa TDA-DC By Bekele Gedamu By G.E. Gorfu
Unleashing the Wrath of the Humble By Binyam Teferi
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AU team in Somalia ahead of troop deployment: official Yahoo! News
Students aid man seeking asylum The Collegian Online Two students from the TU School of Law Boesche Legal Clinic recently helped secure asylum for a religiously persecuted client from Eritrea. Eritrea is a small east-African country east of Sudan and north of Ethiopia. Throughout its history, the country has been plagued with internal and external conflict and in 2004 was declared a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the U.S. State Department due to its reputation for religious persecution.
U.S. Diplomat Sees Progress in Somalia USINFO
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of 'terror attacks' Yahoo! News
Anti-terror task force unveils report on thwarted plan of terror attacks on Ethiopia ENA Addis Ababa, February 21, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - A report by the National Intelligence and Security Service and the Federal Police Anti-terror Task Force of the Federal Police on the success of the counter terrorism plotted by the Sha'ebia government on Ethiopia was made public on Wednesday. Ethiopian News Agency received a copy of the report, which contains basic information on Sha'ebia's terror network, action plan and stratagem of Sha'ebia aimed at wrecking havoc in Ethiopia through the orchestrated terror attacks. The report said Sha'ebia was proved to be the mastermind behind the acts of terror that had been attempted or perpetrated in Ethiopia over the past years. It said Sha'ebia was using as instruments of its destructive plans OLF, ONLF, Ethiopian Patriotic Front, and other groups who claim representation with CUD - all embraced by an AFD, which it formed in Holland in May last year.
Oracle offers software to Ethiopia Oracle
UN authorizes AU peacekeeping force in Somalia People's Online The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday authorized the African Union (AU) to set up a mission in Somalia to help stabilize the war-ravaged country to achieve national reconciliation and facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid. Resolution 1744, drafted by Britain, was adopted unanimously by the 15-member Security Council under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, which allows for enforcement measures.
Starbucks vows not to oppose Ethiopia's coffee trademark efforts ENA Addis Ababa, February 19, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Starbucks agreed not to oppose Ethiopia’s efforts to obtain trademarks for specialty coffees of Sidamo, Harar and Yirgachefe, the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office said. EIPO Director General, Getachew Mengistie told Ethiopian News Agency on Monday that the company has decided to unveil same day Monday the agreement it reached with the government of Ethiopia in Seattle, USA, where it is based, and Addis Ababa. According to the agreement the company would provide recognition for shared interests and responsibility to the growth of the Ethiopian coffee sector, he said.
Arab states trained Al-Qaeda men to fight in Somalia Times Online
TPLF committed to ensure development, peace, democracy across Ethiopia: Chairman ENA Mekele, February 18, 2007 (Mekele) - Deputy Chairman of the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF), Seyoum Mesfin said TPLF would rally behind the people toward successfully completing the development, peace, and democratization process across the nation. Seyoum Mesfin, who is also the Ethiopian Foreign Minister, said TPLF in collaboration with the people of the state would remain committed toward realizing the on-going development, peace, and democratization process throughout the country. The chairman made the remark on Sunday at the 32nd celebration of the founding anniversary of TPLF held at the martyrs’ monument located in Mekele town of the Tigray State.
Research confirms Adwa's potential for developing eco-tourism WIC Addis Ababa, February 16, 2007 (WIC) - Studies have confirmed that the historical town of Adwa has a tremendous potential for developing eco-tourism, according to Addis Ababa University. Consequently an international forum that aims to publicize the research would be held in Adwa town, Tigray State,on February 22,2007 as part the 111th Adwa Victory Celebration, it was learnt. Director of the Institute of Development Research with the Addis Ababa University,Dr Mulugeta Fiseha told WIC that findings have revealed that discoveries in Adwa could be one of the few similar sites in the world.
Africa growers back Ethiopia in row with Starbucks Reuters ADDIS ABABA, Feb 15 (Reuters) - Africa's top coffee growers backed Ethiopia on Thursday in its trademark row with Starbucks, saying securing the protection rights for various crops and plants could lift millions from poverty. Ethiopia and the British charity Oxfam have accused the U.S.-based coffee shop giant of blocking Ethiopia's attempts to trademark its beans, denying farmers there potential income of more than $90 million. "We are dealing with the issue of improving the lives of millions of people," Sindiso Ngwenya, deputy secretary-general of the 20-member Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, told Reuters at a major coffee meeting in Addis Ababa.
"Make no mistake, (we) support Ethiopia because we are not only dealing with coffee but also with a wide range of products."
Security Council's Failure To Take Measure On Eritrea Inappropriate: Meles ENA Addis Ababa, February 14, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said it was inappropriate for the UN Security Council to fail to take measure when Eritrean troops crossed Temporary Security Zone. While conferring with UN Security Council Special Envoy for Belgium Pierre Chevalier here on Wednesday, Meles said the Security Council need to discharge its responsibilities appropriately. He said though the decision passed by the Ethio-Eritrea Boundary Commission was illegal, Ethiopia has accepted the decision in principle. .. Meles said though Eritrea had failed to defeat Ethiopia through war, it has been attempting to destabilize Ethiopia, which he said, was also futile.
US commander hails cooperation with Ethiopia Yahoo! News ADDIS ABABA (AFP) - The US Commander of the Joint Task Force for the Horn of Africa lauded its joint anti-terrorism activities with Ethiopia, whose troops recently defeated an Islamist movement in Somalia. Rear Admiral Richard W. Hunt said Addis Ababa, whose military intervention received Washington's backing, was working closely with the United States in the implementation of anti-terrorism projects in the Horn of Africa region, state media said.
70 ONLF members surrender to government ENA Jijjiga, February 13, 2007 (jijiga) - Some 70 members of the clandestine Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) have surrendered to the government, the Somali State security and justice administration coordination bureau said. Bureau head, Abdi Mohammed told Ethiopian News Agency on Tuesday that the surrendered ONLF members, all youngsters, expressed resentments that they were members of an anti-peace group. Abdi said the regional administration would create conducive situations to enable them to become self-supportive and lead a peaceful life. The surrendered on their part expressed sorrow for committing anti-people actions with the party engaged in anti-peace actions.
Uganda to send 1,500 troops to Somalia CNN KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) -- Uganda's parliament voted unanimously Tuesday to approve the deployment of Ugandan troops to Somalia to join an African Union peacekeeping mission. The peacekeepers will protect Somalia's weak government and train a new army. The vote was widely expected to pass after President Yoweri Museveni promised earlier this year to send two battalions, totaling 1,500 troops, to Somalia. The African Union hopes to raise 8,000 peacekeepers to help Somalia's government establish itself. "We should not forget how Tanzania played a big role in liberating our country from the dictatorship of Idi Amin, we should also help our brothers and sisters in Somalia to attain peace," said First Lady Janet Museveni, a member of parliament.
Prime Minister Meles appreciates activities of Carter Center in Ethiopia
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CNN International starts broadcasting weekly program that promotes Ethiopia WIC Addis Ababa, February 10, 2007 (WIC) – CNN International has started broadcasting a weekly TV program that aims at promoting Ethiopia’s tourist attractions and the culture and norms of its nations and nationalities. The transmission that started today is organized in accordance with the agreement reached between Walta Information Center and CNN International to introduce to the world the positive images of the country in the spheres of culture and tourism. Accordingly one of the outstanding documentary productions of WIC entitled Artaale has been aired today. CNN transmitted the abridged form of the documentary film which deals with depicting one of the active volcanoes in the world.
Making Miracles Happen in Ethiopia 11Alive.com Courage, determination and dedication. Those words describe Ethiopian native and Atlanta resident Sebri Omar.
Omar made a life-changing commitment, and together with 11Alive’s Bill Liss, they Made Things Happen to save countless lives in Omar’s native Ethiopian city.
For Harar, Ethiopia, a city of a half-million people, the first ambulance ever, came from Atlanta. It was inspired by Atlanta resident Sebri Oman, who was forced to flee his native Ethiopia at the age of 17 to escape a military coup and possible death.
Turkey pledges support to development projects in Ethiopia
IHT ANKARA, Turkey: Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday pledged increased Turkish support to development projects in Ethiopia as part of Turkey's efforts to forge closer ties with African nations. Speaking at a joint news conference with visiting Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, Erdogan said a Turkish development agency would widen its involvement in Ethiopia by supporting education, health and vocational training there. "We are prepared to offer them every kind of support," Erdogan said. ..Erdogan said both countries aimed to increase two-way trade from the current US$150 million (€125 million) to US$500 million (€420 million) in the coming years.
Ethiopia plans total electrification by 2015
Reuters ADDIS ABABA, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Ethiopia, whose population is expected to swell from 75 million to more than 100 million by 2015, plans to light up the entire country in the next eight years, the head of the Electric Power Corporation (EEPCO) said on Wednesday. ..By 2010, the country will be able to generate over 4,000 MW of power and install 135,000 km of distribution lines as well as 12,000 km of high voltage networks to electrify 6,000 towns and villages providing access to electric power to over 50 percent of the country's population," Mihert told reporters.
Public anger mounting in Eritrea against government: Citizens
ENA Addis Ababa, February 5, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The people of Eritrea are annoyed as the Eritrean army supported the extremist group in Somalia known as the Union of Islamic Courts (UIC), Eritreans who recently entered into Ethiopia via the Mereb River said. Eritreans who crossed into Ethiopia protesting against the regime in Asmara told Ethiopian News Agency on Saturday that public anger has been mounting in Eritrea since the incumbent government sent the army and youth to Somalia in support of the fundamentalist group.
Ethiopian PM embraces 'strong developmental state'
Yahoo! News
A Baseless Report, Ethiopia Says of Amnesty Statement on Torture Fear
voa Ethiopia says it is not torturing supporters of the opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) who are being held in prison. The Ethiopian government also repeated its allegations against bitter rival Eritrea of plotting to bomb Addis Ababa during the African Union summit last week. ..“This is simply a new fabrication by Amnesty International. They should check their report. The constitution of Ethiopia doesn’t allow torture to be inflicted on anybody. So basically, they are lying, and then we absolutely reject this outrageous report,” Simon said.
Comment: Amnesty International is not impartial or professional in its dealings with the Ethiopian government. In fact, an Amnesty International representative was one of the guests of honor in KIL meeting in London over a year ago. The other guest was none other than Anna Gomez herself. If some of you think you’ve seen Amnesty International’s latest report before, you sure have. The report is a rehashed version of the graphically false and sensational accusations against the government that were posted on the mendacious vocal opposition websites very recently. It is good to know that Amnesty International and the vocal opposition websites are in the business of recycling garbage.
Ethiopia PM: no confirmed Somalia al Qaeda dead-FT
Reuters LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - There has been no confirmation so far of any targeted al Qaeda suspects being killed in Somalia, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi told the Financial Times in an interview published on Monday. Ethiopia is working closely with the United States to identify Islamist fighters killed in neighbouring Somalia in recent clashes, including U.S. air strikes, Meles said. "We do not have definite information on a number of the key al Qaeda targets. There are reports that one or two of them might have died but we have no confirmation," he told the FT. Bloodied papers belonging to Aden Hashi Farah Ayro, head of an Islamist militia, had been found, but reported sightings of him suggest he may have survived, Meles was quoted by the newspaper as saying. In addition, hardline Islamist leader Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys and Sheikh Hassan Turki are "alive and moving in and out of Kenya on the border," he added.
Security Council calls for UN technical visit to Somalia ahead of peace mission
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Ethiomedia says neither TPLF nor EPRDF exists. Furthermore, it asserts that the war in Somalia was Meles’s game. But as has been the case with all the fictitious stories concocted by the vocal and hateful opposition websites , such blatant lies could not withstand the glaring facts known to Ethiopians. Therefore, no sooner was it posted than it was removed from the webpage. Thankfully, a reader who saved the comment emailed it to us. It gives readers more clues on the character of the vocal Diaspora.
Britons seized while trying to flee Somalia
Telegraph Four Britons are being held by the authorities in Kenya after being arrested apparently fleeing from war-torn Somalia, the Foreign Office has said. Police officials in Kenya said they were among several foreigners detained on the country's border with the east African state. Comment: This is the same newspaper that made a liar out of Prime minister Meles for telling journalists that British citizens were among the dead and captured jihadists, which of course the vocal diaspora seized on.
US in warning on Somali militants
Financial Times
Ethiopia says foiled Eritrean-backed attack Reuters ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia foiled an Eritrean-backed attack that had targeted the African Union summit attended by some 40 heads of states in Addis Ababa this week, an Ethiopian police statement said on Friday. .."An attempt to launch a series of terrorist attacks masterminded by senior officials of the Asmara regime and Eritrean explosive experts have successfully been aborted," a police statement said. "Ethiopia's anti-terrorist task force apprehended all perpetrators of the intended terrorist acts with their explosives and other accessories just ahead of the summit," it added without giving more information.
Intended terrorist acts of Eritrean regime foiled: Statement
ENA Addis Ababa, February 1, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - An attempt by the Eritrean regime, which received a severe blow on the battle and diplomatic fronts, to mastermind terrorist attacks have successfully been foiled, the National Intelligence and Security Service and the Anti-terrorism Taskforce under the Federal Police Commission said. ..The terrorist attacks had been planned to be carried out during the 8th African Union Summit in which several African leaders, the UN Secretary General, senior officials of the European Union the Arab League as well as various countries from across the world were taking part, the statement said. ..The plan of the Eritrean government to carry out terrorist activities in Addis Ababa was foiled successfully owing to the efficient and professional intervention of the national intelligence service and the anti-terrorism taskforce, the statement said.
Update: The web sites have all removed their forged pictures after they were exposed. Since we are dealing with born liars, however, they will continue with their mendacity one way or the other. As the saying goes, old habits die hard. The same pictures are also posted on KIL (Berhanu Mewa group) website:
Ethiopia: One Amazing Photo Op Popphoto.com
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi elected as chairman of NEPAD
ENA Addis Ababa, January 28, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has been elected to serve as Chairman of the NEPAD executive organ. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi’s election came on Sunday at the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) and 6th Ordinary Session of NEPAD. Meles was elected to chair the executive committee of NEPAD for his remarkable contributions in the activities of NEPAD and taking the regional organization further towards its vision, the Special Economic Advisor of the Prime Minister Neway Gebreab said. Accordingly, Prime Minister Meles will take over chairmanship of the NEPAD executive committee as of June 6, 2007.
Ethiopia created new hope for peace in Somalia-AU
Reuters
Ethiopia Begin Withdrawing Troops From Somalia Nasdaq ENA
Africa: First Ladies Call for New HIV/AIDS Initiatives World Bank
Islamist Fighters Captured Fleeing Somalia New York Times MOGADISHU, Somalia, Jan. 17 — Somali Islamist fighters, possibly including some top leaders, were arrested as they tried to escape across the border into Kenya, Kenyan authorities said today. The arrests raised the possibility of a sticky asylum issue.“We have detained a number of people, but we are still trying to determine their identities,” said Alfred Mutua, spokesman for the Kenyan government. According to Somali officials, one of the Somalis captured by Kenyan soldiers may be Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, the second in command of the defeated Islamist Court Union forces. Gen. Ismail Qasim Naji of the Somali transitional government said that Sheikh Sharif’s briefcase was recently discovered at a jungle hideout in southwestern Somalia. “It had some important documents in it,” General Naji said at a press conference in Mogadishu, Somalia’s seaside capital. When a reporter asked what they were, the general replied, “Top secret.”
Ethiopian leader meets President Kibaki over Somalia conflict CapitalFM President Mwai Kibaki and Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi met on Tuesday in the Kenyan capital largely to discuss Nairobi's intervention to find lasting peace in Somalia. Kibaki is among leading figures in the region who are involved in efforts to pacify Somalia following the ouster of the Islamic Courts Union. The talks centered around the possibility of convening an Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Heads of State and Government summit to discuss a joint peacekeeping force for Somalia. ..The two leaders also welcomed offers made by a number of African countries to contribute troops and invited other African countries to support the initiative.
Mulu Becomes First Woman to Rep. Africans in the World Bank
Addis Fortune The motive behind the baseless accusation of rape levelled against EDF becomes apparent when one reads this news article from Christian Aid NGO. The Aid worker quoted in the British newspaper is no doubt from Christian Aid. As every one knows, the Somalia-Kenya border is closed due to the war. Aid organizations are vocal in their objection to the closure. By accusing EDF of rape, they are attempting to put pressure on the Kenyan government to open the border. It is all about dollar and cents for the NGOs.
Somali, Ethiopian troops search for gunmen Globe and Mail Mogadishu, Somalia — Somali troops and allied Ethiopian soldiers conducted house-to-house searches Monday in pursuit of gunmen who carried out an attack in the northeastern part of the capital. Four rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) were fired at a convoy of Ethiopian and government troops Sunday night in Mogadishu's Hurwa district, destroying one military vehicle and triggering a 30-minute gun battle, residents said.
Europe’s policy vis-à-vis the Islamic Courts Union was one of accommodating and if possible installing them as a government at the expense of the legitimate and internationally recognized TFG. The Swedish member of the International Contact Group was reported to have threatened to legitimise UIC unless TFG delegation to Khartoum's 2nd (failed) round of negotiation last September surrender to Europe's formula to resolving the impasse between TFG and UIC. It was therefore no surprise to read the Swedish Foreign Minister condemned Ethiopia’s defensive action against the now defunct UIC.
Six Goverment Delegations To Visit Various Africa Countries ENA Addis Ababa, January 14, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Six government delegations would pay visits to various African countries as of Sunday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. In a press statement sent to Ethiopian News Agency on Sunday, the Ministry said the delegation would deliver messages of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi to his African counterparts and discuss prevailing situation in Somalia with the officials of the respective countries.
10 held in terror suspects hunt Sunday Nation Police were yesterday holding 10 people believed to have vital information that could lead to the arrest of terrorism suspects on US agency Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI)’s “most wanted” list. Among them are two men, one of them suspected of involvement in the November 2002 bombing of Paradise Hotel at Kikambala, and the other believed to be a close contact of fugitive fellow suspects Fazul Abdullah and Swaleh Ali Saleh Nabhan. The Sunday Nation learnt that the two men were leaders of the arrested group who, investigators have established, crossed in from Somalia between January 7 and 8 through the seaport of Kiunga, near Lamu.
Somali defense minister says last Islamic stronghold has fallen
North County Times
'Winners' And 'Losers' In Somalia? Global Information Network Ethiopia is on a war footing, its troops having chased members of the Islamic Courts Union to Somalia's southern border. The U.S. has acknowledged a bombing run aimed at eliminating an alleged Al-Queda cell. Kenya has lent its support to the U.S. 'anti-terror' drive, as has Djibouti, a small country with a large U.S. base. Peace has not yet returned to the troubled zone yet there are already winners and losers according to Said Sheik Samatar, an African history professor at Rutgers, in New Jersey, speaking this week at a Roundtable on Somalia. Among the winners are Ethiopia - the Colossus to the North, Kenya to the southwest, and Djibouti, wedged between Ethiopia and Somalia, for their cooperation with the U.S. war on terror, he said. Losers are Egypt, Eritrea and the routed Islamic Courts.
Somali warlords agree to disarm as government troops capture last Islamic holdout in south The San Diego Union Tribune MOGADISHU, Somalia – As Somalia's warlords were signing a deal to lay down their weapons, six militiamen were gunned down just yards away in a dispute over a parking spot. Their bodies were propped up against a bullet-scarred wall opposite the presidential palace on Friday – a stark reminder of the challenges facing the government as it tries to restore order and establish real authority in this fractious, heavily armed country. ..Hours after the signing, Defense Minister Col. Barre “Hirale” Aden Shire said Ethiopian-backed government forces had captured the last remaining stronghold of the Islamic movement after five days of fighting in the southern town of Ras Kamboni. He said Ethiopian and Somali forces chased fleeing Islamic fighters into nearby forests and the fighting would continue.
Ethiopian FM calls for support to fragile Somalia Xinhua ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin on Thursday urged the international community and donors to extend towards efforts underway to ensure peace in Somalia through broad-based reconciliation. Speaking to ambassadors of donor countries and representatives of international donor organizations at a meeting held here, Seyoum said this is a historical and unique opportunity for Somalis to ensure peace and stability in the country, which remained stateless and rocked by instability for many years. He said it would be inappropriate for the international community to see Somalia to turn into chaos again by ignoring the existing opportunity.
Meles Says Ethiopian troops will not stay in Somalia for indefinite time ENA Addis Ababa, January 10, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Ethiopian troops would not stay in Somalia for indefinite time. In a press conference he gave here on Wednesday to foreign and local journalists, Prime Minister Meles said Ethiopian troops would stay in Somalia for the specific time hoping that the peacekeeping forces will arrive on time. ..Meles also said that contrary to the reports of some media outlets, there is no sign of significant violence in Mogadishu, adding, no single Ethiopian soldier has either been wounded or killed in Mogadishu since Ethiopian troops entered in the city.
Ethiopia says it has effectively concluded foray into Somalia
Yahoo! News ADDIS ABABA (AFP) - The Ethiopian government says it has effectively concluded its military intervention to rout Somali Islamists whom it accused of threatening its national security. Information Minister Berhan Hailu said the Islamist movement, which has been evicted from nearly all its strongholds, including the capital Mogadishu, no longer posed any threat to Addis Ababa. "Ethiopia has efficiently and effectively concluded the operation it launched to put an end to the threat posed by terrorist groups in Somalia," Berhane told the state-run Ethiopian News Agency. ..Berhan said that operations were continuing to hunt down remnants of the Islamist movement |
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TV Dejen: The one man dictatorship in Eritrea
Addis Ababa, February 12, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said the Ethiopian government and people appreciate the activities of the Carter Center in Ethiopia. Former president of the United States, Jimmy Carter said the economic growth being witnessed in Ethiopia is encouraging. Prime Minister Meles has also held discussions with the delegation led by the Texas State Senator Rodnjey Ellis. While conferring with former president of the United States, Jimmy Carter late on Monday at his office, Prime Minister Meles said the activities being carried out by the carter Center significantly contribute for the programs the country is implementing in the health sector. Prime Minister Meles also told carter that the Ethiopian government and people would provide the necessary assistance for the center.
LONDON (AFP) - Market reforms in Africa at the urging of western institutions have not succeeded and a "strong developmental state" is the best way forward for Ethiopia, the country's prime minister said in an interview published in the Financial Times. According to Meles Zenawi, "neo-liberal" reforms pushed by the World Bank and other institutions in Africa have failed to "generate the kind of growth they sought." "I believe in a strong developmental state," Meles told the business daily in an interview conducted in Addis Ababa. "Developmental states do not intervene in the market in a wanton fashion. They intervene in the market to address pervasive market failures. It is a combination of market instruments and non-market instruments to optimise the outcome. That has been the model of, let's say, Korea and Taiwan," he said. ..The prime minister also defended China's willingness to lend money to African states without demanding improvements in governance or other indicators, saying: "I think it would be wrong for people in the West to assume that they can buy good governance in Africa." "Good governance can only come from inside; it cannot be imposed from outside. That was always an illusion. What the Chinese have done is explode that illusion." "It does not in any way endanger the reforms of good governance and democracy in Africa because only those that were home-grown ever had a chance of success."
The US believes militant Islamists from the ousted coalition that held sway over parts of southern Somalia may be regrouping in Saudi Arabia, Eritrea and also Yemen, Jendayi Frazer, US assistant secretary of state for Africa, said yesterday. Speaking to the Financial Times in Addis Ababa, Ms Frazer said it was too early to tell who among the Islamist leadership had survived Ethiopia's invasion last month and subsequent US air strikes on alleged affiliates of al-Qaeda. ..But she was "very concerned" that extremist elements from among the defeated Islamists were "trying to reconstitute themselves either out of Saudi Arabia or Eritrea", and that international jihadist networks would see this as an opportunity. ..Ms Frazer described Eritrea, with whom the US has deteriorating relations, as a "source of regional instability". This had been "very clearly exposed" during recent events in Somalia. .."Eventually Eritrea will see the limits of its actions to destabilise the Horn," said Ms Frazer.
(RTTNews) - Ethiopia has started pulling out its troops out of Somalia, four weeks after they crossed the border to help the government defeat Islamists. "Starting today we will withdraw our forces from Mogadishu," Ethiopian General Suem Hagoss said at a ceremony where warlords surrendered their arms. General Hagoss said they were reducing the number of troops in the country, but did not specify any numbers. Some 200 Ethiopian troops were seen leaving the Somali capital.
Meanwhile Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi told the BBC the withdrawal would take place in three stages. Somali deputy Prime Minister Hussein Mohamed Aidid said "The heroic army of Ethiopia supported the transitional government to restore normality to the country after 16 years of violence." "I thank the people and the government of Ethiopia on behalf of my government."
Addis Ababa, January 18, 2007 (Addis Ababa) - The victory over the extremist group in Somalia was the result of the ongoing reform program within the national defense forces, the Ministry of Defense said. Speaking at a press conference held here on Thursday, Minister of Defense Kuma Demeksa said the victory Ethiopia gained over the extremist forces in Somalia will revitalize the spirit of the people to rally behind the national defense forces. Kuma said the victory would also strengthen and unify the people to rally against poverty and to continue with the already launched peace, development and democratization process. Kuma said Ethiopia’s security had been threatened by extremists in the Union of Islamic Forces (UIC), which was created by the Eritrean government, as well as other anti-peace forces, that sought to hold back the peace and development of the nation.
Mulu Ketsela (PhD), former state minister of Finance and Economic Development before joining the World Bank as an alternate executive director in 2004, has been promoted to full directorship on December 8, 2006, thus becaming the first women to assume such a position in the Bank, representing 22 African countries as her constituency. ..Africa has two seats in the board of directors, where Mulu was appointed to serve for the next two years. “She has been an alternate member for the past two years,” said a World Bank senior official. “It is expected that she would assume the position.”
MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Ethiopian-backed government forces captured the last remaining stronghold of the Islamic movement in southern Somalia, the Somali defense minister said Friday, hours after warlords met with the president and promised to enlist their militiamen in the army. The southern town of Ras Kamboni fell after five days of heavy fighting, Defense Minister Col. Barre "Hirale" Aden Shire told The Associated Press. He said government troops backed by Ethiopian forces and MiG fighter jets chased fleeing Islamic fighters into nearby forests and the fighting would continue. He did not give casualty figures.
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