Saturday, February 2, 2013

“SOON COME”; ETHIOPIAN REGIME ON LIFE SUPPORT


In this case it applies to the end of the Ethiopian regime which is now in its terminal stage, in intensive care on life support and being kept alive only by an intravenous infusion of over $20 million a day in western “aid

ETHIOPIA AND IMF DISAGREE ON GDP FIGURES


After cooking the books for the past several years to make hyperbolic claims of economic growth, the Ethiopian government finds itself, again, at odds with the International Monetary Fund over this year’s projected GDP growth figures.

ETHIOPIA: 20 CIVILIANS BURNED TO DEATH AFTER FUEL TRAILER HIT EUFF REBELS LANDMINE


In their apparent attempt to destroy a fully loaded TPLF/EPRDF owned fuel tank trailer in Ethiopia’s remote town of Kimir Dingai on Wednesday, the newly re-grouped resistance group, the Ethiopian Unity and Freedom Force (EUFF), accidentally claimed the life of 20 civilians and 21 others injured.

HAILEMARIAM DESALEGN: DOES HE LIVE AS MELES OR AS HIMSELF?


Grading the performance of Hailemariam Desalegn over 100 days in office
Hailemariam Desalegn: Can he deviate from being Meles and survive?
Hailemariam Desalegn: Can he deviate from being Meles and survive?
By Deutsche Welle (DW),
On 21 September 2012 Hailemariam Desalegnwas sworn in as Ethiopia’s prime minister. He was regarded as a compromise candidate and many Ethiopians expected more political freedom. 100 days on, hope is fading.
A few days before Ethiopia’s new prime minister,Hailemariam Desalegn, was sworn in, the Ethiopian government pardoned 2,000 political prisoners. Desalegn’s inauguration coincided with the Orthodox New Year which falls in September. At the same time the Ethiopian government started negotiations in Kenya with the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), a separatist group based in the eastern part of the country.

Civil Society Crackdown in Ethiopia

On 1 January 2013, Ethiopia took up its seat on the United Nations Human rights Council. The uncontested election  Africa put forward five countries for five seats  has raised some eyebrows, given the country’s own poor rights record. Elected member countries are obliged to ‘uphold the highest standards in the promotion and protection of human rights’.

The International Alliance to End Genocide


FBI foils TPLF assassination plot against Ethiopian journalist in Boston
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Addis Voice—The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has foiled a plot to shoot and kill Ethiopian journalist Abebe Gellaw in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ethiopian telecoms sector amongst most corrupt in country


February 1, 2013 (Humanipo) – The telecommunications sector in Ethiopia is one of the most prone to corruption, according to a much-anticipated World Bank report which shines light on the role of state-run operator Ethio-Telecom.
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According to the “Diagnosing Corruption in Ethiopia” report, which analysed eight important industry sectors, the corruption within the sector is mainly due to the lack of accountability in the field and the monopoly currently operated by -Telecom.

Ethiopian journalist arrested for covering Muslim protests


Authorities have cracked down on reporters and news outlets that covered last year’s demonstrations by Muslims,
seen here. (AFP/Jenny Vaughan)

Human Rights Watch: World Report 2013 – Ethiopia


Ethiopia,January 31, 2013
 The sudden death in August 2012 of Ethiopia’s long-serving and powerful prime minister, Meles Zenawi, provoked uncertainty over the country’s political transition, both domestically and among Ethiopia’s international partners.

Friday, February 1, 2013

Ethiopian Maid Committed Suicide in Kuwait


KUWAIT CITY, Jan 24:An Ethiopian housemaid committed suicide by hanging herself with a rope from the ceiling of her room inside the house of her sponsor in Taima.

2013 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX


2013 WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX
Dashed hopes follow spring 
Read the report : click here
Download the 2013 world press freedom map : click here
 
After the “Arab springs” and other protest movements that prompted many rises and falls in last year’s index, the 2013 Reporters Without Borders World Press Freedom Index marks a return to a more usual configuration.

Freedom of the press worldwide


















Freedom of the press worldwide

Ethiopia (137th) in World Press Freedom Index 2013 – RSF


World Press Freedom Index 2013 – Africa Ethiopia (137th)

Federalism or Internal Colonialism-the Ethiopian situation


 As a concept there is nothing wrong with Federalism as a system of government. There are plenty of examples of such arrangement like as in the USA, Canada, Germany, Mexico and India among others where it has shown to work. That is the system TPLF under Meles and company told the Ethiopian

Ethiopian fan fined for running onto pitch

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January 28 2013 at 05:17pm
By SAPA
Ethiopian supporters seen here during the African Cup of Nations match between Burkina Faso and Ethiopia.

Ethiopia have warning for SA


ETHIOPIA have issued a stern warning to Bafana Bafana: forget about going to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup.

Captain Gebreyes Debebe is adamant the Walya Antelopes will finish the ongoing preliminary stages on top of the group.

Sweden retrial for 'serial killer' Sture Bergwall

A Swedish police car (file image)
Questions are being asked about the lack of forensic evidence used to prosecute Bergwall


A man once considered Sweden's worst serial killer has won retrials for three murders after withdrawing confessions made in the 1990s.
Sture Bergwall retracted his confessions in 2008, saying they had been made under the influence of medication, to attract attention.

Bomber attacks US embassy in Ankara, Turkey


Nihan Sevinc, Turkey's NTV news: "Attack happened in front of visa section"


A suicide bomber has attacked the US embassy in the Turkish capital Ankara, killing a guard, officials say.
The blast, at a side entrance of the heavily guarded compound, sent debris flying into the street.