2008-08-20
Country Targets $2.5 Billion of Exports in 2008/09
Ethiopia plans to increase export earnings by a billion dollars to $2.5 billion in 2008/09 compared with the previous year, the trade ministry said on Tuesday.2008-08-20
Bekele Back to Torment Kenya in the 5,000m
If Kenyans thought Kenenisa Bekele was done and dusted, then the bad news is that the unstoppable Ethiopian will rear his ugly head again today when he competes in the 5,000 metres qualifiers in an attempt to clinch a double after winning the 10,000m gold on Sunday. 2008-08-20
The Venturesome Find Their Consumers
In every community development work worth its salt, the top-down approach of extension work is a taboo. Its opposite, the bottom-up approach on the other hand is the holy grail. 2008-08-20
On-Job Training Key to Retain Medical Personnel - Amref
On-job training could be a key tool in retaining health experts in their respective hospitals, especially to those located in rural and referral hospitals of the country, said officials from the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF), citing the foundation's Clinical Outreach Project as a model. 2008-08-20
Unicef Urges Sustainable Awareness Creation On Sanitation
Improved sanitation in Ethiopia could save lives of millions of children and raise the status of local women, only if its policymakers and the general public collectively took up the challenge to bring about change, a UNICEF official said here Monday. 2008-08-20
Condos' Price May Increase Due to Material Price Hike - Ministry
The price of condominium houses, projected to alleviate the problem of housing in the urban areas, may increase due to the soaring price of logistic materials in the world market, the Ministry of Work and Urban Development (MoWUD) said on Monday. 2008-08-19
Government Suspends Port Tariff Increase
The government of Djibouti has suspended planned tariff increases on port services, a day before it was due to come into effect on August 15, 2008. 2008-08-19
Fatal Shelling At Market
At least 3 people have died and nine others have been hurt as Ethiopian forces backing the Somali government shelled Mogadishu's main market on monday, witnesses say. 2008-08-19
Ethiopian Troops Reportedly Attacked in Mogadishu
An explosion has hit an Ethiopian army vehicle in Mogadishu on Sunday witnesses have said. 2008-08-18
Dibaba Wins 10,000 Meter Gold
Ethiopia's 10,000 metres world champion Tirunesh Dibaba added to her collection the only medal that was missing - the Olympic 10,000 metres title - by winning Africa's first gold of the Beijing Olympics in an African and Olympic record time at the Beijing National Olympic Stadium. 2008-08-18
Humanitarian Bulletin - 18 August 2008
OOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION 2008-08-18
U.S. Official Praises Country's Health Sector Improvement, Vows to Extend Support
US Secretary of Department of Health and Human Service on Monday commended Ethiopia's achievements in the health sector, particularly on HIV/AIDS and Malaria, and pledged more support for the success to carry on. 2008-08-18
Chinese Company Involves in Leather Industry Here
Sino-oversee Leather Products PLC, a Chinese company yesterday signed an agreement with the Oromia regional state Investment Commission enabling it take 50,000m2 of land from the region and plant four leather product factories. 2008-08-18
UN Agency Provides $214 Million to Help 16 Countries Cope With Food Crisis
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has announced the roll-out of a $214 million response to help millions in 16 countries hit hard by high food and fuel prices. 2008-08-18
Ethiopian Troops Crackdown in Central Town
Reports from Beledweyne town, the provincial capital of Hiran region central Somalia that the Ethiopian troops in the town have on track military maneuver against the armed islamist groups in the town residents said. 2008-08-18
MPs Describe the Killing of 65 Civilians As 'Massacre'
Nearly all Somali legislative body members have slammed the killing of 65 civilians by the Ethiopian troops in Arbiska area near Afgoi as "massacre" 2008-08-18
Ethiopia Seeks End to Row Between Somali Leaders
Somalia's interim President Abdullahi Yusuf Ahmed and his Prime Minister Nur Hassan Hussein Adde, including parliament Speaker Sheikh Adan "Madobe" Mohamed met Ethiopian authorities at the weekend following the rift between the top leaders that has deepened since last month. 2008-08-19
Bob Marley Stirs It Up
REGGAE LEGEND BOB MARley's musical influence, like his sales, continues to grow more than 25 years after his death. He is now revered both as a reggae icon and as a major force for raising influence in black consciousness among new fans all over the world. 2008-08-19
Ochan Wants to Make U-Turn to URA Fold
URA FC is plotting to return Patrick Ochan whom they sold to St George of Ethiopia last season. St. George is said to be asking for $10,000 (sh16m) for the attacking midfielder. 2008-08-19
Ethiopian Shipping Lines Nets 417 Million Br Profit
The Ethiopian Shipping Lines (ESL) has netted a 417 million Br profit during the just ended budget year, exceeding its target by 68pc. Compared to its earnings in the previous year, it is 40pc higher. |
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