Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Tanzanian win $1500 in UAE run


Source: The Citizen, Sunday, 20 February 2011
Dar es Salaam.Tanzania’s track star Dickson Marwa claimed $ 1500 cash prize after finishing 8th overall in the Ras Al Khaimah half marathon held over the weekend in the United Arab Emirates.

Killer on the run in Kilo 8


Source: ARAB NEWS, Feb 22, 2011
JEDDAH: The body of a 30-year-old Ethiopian woman was found in Jeddah’s Kilo 8 district on Sunday night, police have confirmed. The woman is thought to have been stabbed several times.

“Investigators were sent to the crime scene along with Saudi Red Crescent staff,” said Col. Misfer Al-Juaid, spokesman for Jeddah police.

Mad dog of the Middle East..

Source: The AustralianFebruary 23, 2011
"In the past 10 years it has been the buffoon aspect of Gaddafi that has claimed most attention. Any dictator who assembles a personal bodyguard of 40 female virgins, some of them from Ethiopia, chosen personally by Gaddafi, is going to attract attention."

Ethiopian "sacred forests" sold to Indian tea producer

Afrol News, 18 February -Despite opposition from Ethiopia's President and environmental authorities, a rainforest area providing livelihood to an indigenous people has been leased out to make tea plantations.

UK plans to fly Britons out of Libya amid unrest

The UK government is making plans to charter a plane to Libya to help stranded Britons return home, the Foreign Secretary William Hague has said in a news conference in Whitehall.

Ethiopian rights activist talks troubles as life as a minority

Source: The Depaulia, Feb 21, 2011
On Tuesday, Feb. 15th DePaul Hillel, the foundation for Jewish campus life, and University Ministries held an event with guest speaker Zion Uness in the Student Center.

Air Nigeria Partners Ethiopian Airlines to Boost Travel Options

(Feb 22, 2011, LAGOS)--The codeshare partnership between Air Nigeria and Ethiopian Airlines on November 10, 2010, took effect today, with a pledge by the Nigerian carrier to boost travel options for travellers. The activation of this codeshare started today February 22, 2011.

Over 31.6 Million USD Obtained from Export of Oilseeds

Addis Ababa, February 22, 2011 (Addis Ababa) - Over 31.6 million US dollars was secured from oilseeds exported via Humera over the last six months, the Ethiopian Customs and Revenue Authority said.