Ethiopian Government Starts Agricultural Agency to Double Crop Production

bloomberg, April 27, 2011
Ethiopia started an agricultural agency that plans to help double production in the economy’s biggest industry over the next five years, said Wonderad Mandefro, minister of state for agriculture.

Egyptian diplomatic delegation to visit Ethiopia on Friday

almasryalyoum, April 26, 2011
The so-called "Egyptian People’s Diplomatic Delegation", which comprises representatives of different political parties and movements, is to visit Ethiopia on Friday to discuss Nile water issues.

Horn of Africa Drought Driving Emergency Needs in Ethiopia; Humanitarian Response Must Be Scaled Up

Report: Ethiopia Humanitarian Country Team
(27 April 2011, Addis Ababa): The La Niña-induced drought that has set in over much of the Horn of Africa has left more than 2 million people in need of urgent humanitarian assistance in the southern and southeastern lowlands of Ethiopia, with emergency conditions likely to persist until the next rainy season arrives in October.

Water will be the Arab world's next battleground

peopleandplanet, 27 April 2011
As popular unrest flares across the Arab world, deeper problems face the region. Population growth and water supply are on a collision course in many countries, raising questions about future hunger, says Lester Brown, writing in the Guardian.

Allana Potash discovers potash deposit in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, April 27, 2011 (Addis Ababa, ENA) - Canada's Allana Potash Corp said it discovered potash in a previously unexplored area in Ethiopia, which the potash explorer expects to add to existing resources at the property.

Employees, athletes, coaches contribute financial support for construction of Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

(April 28, 2011 (Addis Ababa, ENA)--Employees of Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) , athletes and coaches contributed over five million Birr for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Project.

Sudan deports 70 Ethiopian illegal immigrants

(April 26, 2011, ADDIS ABABA, ST) – Sudan has deported some 70 Ethiopian illegal immigrants to their home country, according to Ethiopian ministry of foreign affairs.

Teenager becomes dad after affair with Ethiopian maid

emirates247, April 28, 2011
Housemaid has been charged with adultery and sentenced to three months of imprisonment.