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Indian growers help Ethiopia become world's fourth largest flower exporter

(May 16, 2013, (Addis Ababa))-- Indian-owned firms in Ethiopia are making flowers the country's third-largest export earner after coffee and khat, a kind of chewable cannabis. In the last five years, the Ethiopian floriculture industry has become the second largest flower exporter in Africa (after Kenya) and fourth largest flower exporter in the world.

Ethiopian Journalist Arrested Over Article About Former PM's Wife

(May 2013, (ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA))--An Ethiopian journalist has been arrested and interrogated for writing an article about the wife of late prime minister Meles Zenawi. Wednesday's arrest came as a surprise since the article was published seven months ago.

Ethiopia and Sudan concur to curb border crimes

(May 15, 2013 (ADDIS ABABA))--Representatives from four bordering states in Ethiopia and Sudan have agreed to work closely to prevent cross-border crimes in a meeting between the two sides. Authorities in Amhara regional state said on Tuesday that the joint meeting, which aimed at further fostering multilateral cooperation along the common border, was held in north Ethiopia’s Gonder city.

Kerry's Ethiopia Opportunity

(May 16, 2013, (WSJ))--The U.S. secretary of state's visit to Addis Ababa is a chance to pressure the government on its dreadful record on human rights. This month, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to attend the 21st African Union (AU) summit. The message he brings will speak volumes about the future of American engagement on the continent.