Repressive govts step up attacks on human rights defenders: HRW HRW | January 22, 2010 Abusers step up attacks on rights defenders, says Human Rights Watch in World Report Washington,…
Somali rebels deny threatening to attack Nairobi By Sahra Abdi and Abdiaziz Hassan | January 22, 2010 NAIROBI – Somalia’s hardline al Shabaab rebels denied Friday they had threatened to…
Dubai Marathon results AP | January 22, 2010 Ethiopia’s Wendimu Tsige Eshetu, compatriot Haile Gebrselassie and Kenya’s Dechase Beyene Chala react after finishing the Dubai Marathon … Reuters DUBAI, United…
Ethiopia’s inflation soars to 7.1 percent By Barry Malone | January 22, 2010 ADDIS ABABA, Jan 22 (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s year-on-year inflation rose to 7.1 percent in December from 0.6…
TPLF militias clash with civilians in Ogaden town Ogaden News Releas | January 22, 2010 ONLF rebels celebrating their festival in Mogadishu in 2006 (AFP) DIRIDHABA, Eastern Ethiopia – Militias…
Jangling nerves The Economist | January 22, 2010 “Described as an ‘Ethiopian Obama’ and a brilliant speaker and organiser, Birtukan has become a symbol of democracy in her own country,…
Africa’s press freedom in “crisis” – report By Barry Malone | January 21, 2010 * Group says African Union should protect media * Somalia, Eritrea among worst offenders: report ADDIS…
Ethiopia “election repression” report lies By Barry Malone | January 21, 2010 Residents of Addis at the 2005 polls voted overwhelmingly for the opposition but the results were reversed –…
Haiti telethon seeks largest global audience Reuters | January 21, 2010 British singer Chris de Burgh performs during the German telethon “Wir wollen helfen – Ein Herz fuer Kinder” (We…
Dubai Marathon: $1.4m world record bonus Reuters | January 21, 2010 Haile Gebreselassie (AP) DUBAI – Competitors at the 2010 Dubai Marathon will have the added motivation of a $1…