Friday, October 26, 2012

Employers give in to domestic workers' demands to ensure families' safety

(Oct 26, 2012, JEDDAH)--Following recent harrowing incidents with maids, many employers are seeking for ways to ensure their family’s safety by paying special attention to domestic workers they employ.

Ethiopian transition proceeding smoothly - except for one thing

Oct 26, 2012, Guardian African Network)--It is has been a little more than two months since the death of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. Since then, the country that he ruled over for 21 years has effected a remarkably smooth transition. His deputy, Hailemariam Desalegn, has taken over as both party leader and prime minister.

Africa Oil Completes Ethiopia Farm-Out Agreement

(Oct 26, 2012, Rig Zone)--Africa Oil Corp. on Friday reported it has completed the previously announced farmout agreement with New Age (African Global Energy) Limited whereby New Age acquired an additional 25 percent interest in Africa Oil''s Blocks 7 & 8 in Ethiopia, together with operatorship of Blocks 7 & 8 and the Adigala Area.

Addis Ababa Named Among 10 Best Cities to Visit in 2013

(Oct 25, 2012, all Africa)--Lonely Planet, the global travel and guidebook company, has named Addis Ababa as one of the top ten cities in the world to visit in 2013.