Lucy fossil approved for US tour By Natasha Metzler, AP Writer June 27, 2007 WASHINGTON – A fossil tour doesn’t have to mean an aging rock band’s reunion concerts. The…
Haile sets another world record By David Powell, Athletics Correspondent June 27, 2007 Ostrava, Chech (June 27) – Meseret Defar, center, today won the 5000 m race ahead of fellow…
EU to help African workers return home By Caitlin Roman, Associated Press Writer June 27, 2007 BRUSSELS, Belgium (AP) — The European Union wants to encourage skilled African workers to…
World ignoring a media crackdown in Eritrea Reuters June 27, 2007 An international media watchdog castigated the international community on Wednesday for “indifference” to a media crackdown in Eritrea where…
We aspire for change but how clear are we? By Workie Briye June 27, 2007 This particular moment is a time for reflection. It is hard to believe that it…
Oxfam celebrates win-win outcome • for Ethiopian coffee farmers and Starbucks InfoZine June 26, 2007 WASHINGTON, DC – Starbucks and Ethiopia signed a distribution, marketing and licensing agreement today that…
Ogaden rebels say govt killed 40 in air raids Reuters June 26, 2007 NAIROBI, June 25 (Reuters) – Rebels in Ethiopia’s remote eastern Somali region accused the government on Monday…
Zenawi holds prisoners hostage over pending US Congress bill Coalition for HR 2003 June 26, 2007 The Honorable US Congressman Donald Payne The Honorable US Congressman Chris Smith WASHINGTON DC…
Scientists establish green chemistry in Ethiopia Medical News Today June 26, 2007 University of Nottingham scientists have been instrumental in helping to establish a pioneering branch of chemistry in Ethiopia.…
RSF condemns totalitarian Djibouti regime RSF June 26, 2007 On the eve of the 30th anniversary tomorrow of Djibouti’s independence, Reporters Without Borders condemns the increasingly authoritarian tendencies of President…