Fears for the world’s poor countries as the rich grab land The Guardian | July 4, 2009 The acquisition of farmland from the world’s poor by rich countries and international…
Interview: US top official for Africa, Johnnie Carson By AllAfrica | July 2, 2009 Washington, DC — After a slow start on Africa, the Obama administration is picking up the…
USAID, Western Union program aids African business By Catherine Tsai, AP Writer | July 2, 2009 DENVER (AP) — A U.S. aid agency and Western Union Co. are teaming up…
Scenarios: What next for Ethiopia’s leadership? Reuters | July 2, 2009 When I think about power and privilege, what is the furthest from my mind is the word “resignation.” Editor’s…
Activist Obang to speak in Chicago tomorrow Press Release | July 2, 2009 Date: Thursday, July 3rd Place: 4750 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL. 60640 (Awawin Center) Time: 12:00pm-2:00pm You…
Gaddafi pushes ‘African government’ AFP | July 1, 2009 SIRTE, Libya – African leaders open a summit on Wednesday with a slate of conflicts demanding their attention, but are already…
Police kill 3, injure many in Dessie Ethiomedia | updated July 1, 2009 Dessie is long known for its religious diversity where both Muslims and Christians have intermarried and lived…
US to aid Ethiopia as strategic partner By Peter Heinlein, VOA | July 1, 2009 Editor’s Note – The Obama administration’s decision to extend aid to the Zenawi regime disregards…
Ethiopia dismisses Somali Islamist attack threat By Barry Malone | July 1, 2009 * Ethiopia says Somali insurgents no danger * We will defend if attacked, Ethiopia says ADDIS ABABA,…
Iran leader cancels visit to AU summit on ‘African government’ AFP | July 1, 2009 SIRTE, Libya – Iran’s hardline president Wednesday cancelled his first foreign trip since his re-election…