Ermyas Amelga Banned from Banking Industry

February 4 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has notified Ermyas Amelga, founding shareholder and former board chairman of Zemen Bank— the only one-branch bank in Ethiopia— that he has banned from holding a position in any bank for an unspecified period of time. The letter, which Ermyas received on Tuesday, however, did not state the reasons and the details of the case that led to the decision. It is to be remembered that NBE... Read more

Ricardo to produce engines for Lifan’s SUV in Ethiopia

February 4 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

The Reporter – Ricardo, an engine maker giant based in the U.K., has partnered with Lifan, a Chinese car maker, to produce the engine for Lifan’s sport utility vehicles (SUV) expected to hit the market here... Read more

UN Rights Advocates Criticise Ethiopia’s Use of Anti-Terror Law

February 4 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

Bloomberg — The United Nations criticized the Ethiopian government’s use of an anti-terrorism law to curb freedom of expression by jailing opposition politicians and reporters critical of the state. In December, two Swedish journalists were sentenced to... Read more

Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Girma Wake to Advise Rwandan Government

January 29 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

Addis Ababa, -The Rwandese government has appointed former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, Girma Wake, as advisor to the Rwandese Ministry of Transport on aviation matters and also as board chairman of the RwandAir as of February... Read more

Frenetic pace of Ethiopia’s khat boomtown

January 28 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

The global trade in khat is worth hundreds of millions of dollars a year and in one Ethiopian town daily life centres almost entirely around the drug. Drive along any road between Ethiopia, Djibouti and Somalia and... Read more

African Union to open Chinese-funded New HQ in Ethiopia

January 28 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

The African Union is due to inaugurate its newly built headquarters in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. The entire $200m (£127m) project was funded by China as a gift to the AU, as Beijing continues to strengthen... Read more

Ethiopian Troops Attacked by Suicide Bomber In Somalia. Al-Shabab Claim 33 Killed

January 25 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

(Bloomberg) — A suicide bomber detonated a minibus full of explosives outside a compound in southwestern Somalia that houses Ethiopian troops, an official said. Al-Shabaab, the al-Qaeda-linked militia, claimed responsibility for the attack and said 33... Read more

Kenenisa , Tirunesh and 33 Others Ban Lifted. Free to Run at London Olymics 2012

January 24 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

By Mike Rowbottom The Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF) has performed a U-turn in lifting its suspension of double Olympic champions Kenenisa Bekele, Tirunesh Dibaba and 33 others which had put their appearance at the London 2012 Games... Read more

Ethiopian Athletics Federation Plan to Lift Kenenisa Bekele’s Ban : Sources

January 24 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Two people familiar with the situation say Ethiopia’s track federation plans to lift the suspension it placed on Olympic distance running champion Kenenisa Bekele, clearing the way for him to compete... Read more

Ethiopia : Afar rebels blame government troops for tourists death

January 24 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums |

Rebels in a remote northern region of Ethiopia have blamed government forces for the deaths of five European tourists in a clash last week. The Afar Revolutionary Democratic Unity Front (ARDUF) said the deaths occurred when Ethiopian... Read more


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Ethiopian Christians to be deported from Saudi Arabia

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Former Ethiopian Airlines CEO Girma Wake to Advise Rwandan Government

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Frenetic pace of Ethiopia’s khat boomtown

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African Union to open Chinese-funded New HQ in Ethiopia

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Ethiopian Troops Attacked by Suicide Bomber In Somalia. Al-Shabab Claim 33 Killed

January 25 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Ethiopia, News, Somalia, Uncategorized | Read more

Kenenisa , Tirunesh and 33 Others Ban Lifted. Free to Run at London Olymics 2012

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Africa’s Most Successful Women: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu : Forbes

January 6 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

Every now and then, I profile outstanding African women who’re making giant strides in business, politics, technology, entrepreneurship and leadership on the continent and elsewhere around... Read more

OLF Changed its Mission. No More struggle for Independence from Ethiopia

January 2 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

OLF  one of Ethiopian government opposition group that well known for its mission to get independent for Oromia region from Ethiopia released a press statement after... Read more

Prosecutors want Death penalty on a man blinded his ex-wife Airlines hostess Aberash Hailay

December 30 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

Court Sentenced Him 14 Years. Federal Prosecutors requested the death penalty against Fisseha Tadesse, the man who gouged out both eyes of his former wife, Ethiopian Airlines... Read more

President Obama Honors Dr. Solomon Bililign and 8 Others at The White House

December 17 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

President Obama Honors Outstanding Science, Math, and Engineering Mentors WASHINGTON, DC – President Obama today named nine individuals and eight organizations recipients of the Presidential Award for... Read more

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Touches Down in Africa for First Time

December 12 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

- Africa is second continent on Boeing’s six-month 787 Dream Tour, – Airplane scheduled to visit Ethiopia and Kenya during Africa portion of tour. ADDIS ABABA,... Read more

Ethiopia defeat Somalia 5-0 Joined 2014 World Cup group phase ( VIDEO )

November 16 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

Ethiopia reached the group phase of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers when beating Somalia 5-0 on Wednesday. The Wayla Antelopes progress 5-0 on aggregate after the victory... Read more

Ethiopian Firehiwot Dado Win New York City Marathon [ Video ]

November 6 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

(Updated with Video) Firehiwot Dado wasn’t a favorite coming into the women’s race and victory seemed impossible with even a few miles left. But the Ethiopian... Read more

Gaddafi is Dead as Libya’s revolt takes hometown (VIDEO)

October 20 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

(Reuters) – Muammar Gaddafi is dead, Libya’s new leaders said, killed by fighters who overran his hometown and final bastion on Thursday. His bloodied... Read more

Lebanon Blamed Pilot for Plane Crash. Ethiopia Airlines Rejects Lebanon Report (VIDEO)

January 18 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

Ethiopian CEO confirm plane blowup before crash Ethiopian Airlines officials have bluntly rejected the findings of a Lebanese investigation into an air crash off Lebanon in January... Read more

Is Indian investment in Ethiopian farms a ‘land grab?’ (VIDEO)

December 23 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

Investment by Indian-owned Karuturi Global has raised questions about whether Ethiopia is literally giving away the farm, or conversely, launching a ‘green revolution’ to help Ethiopia... Read more

Ethiopian man escaped from carjack robber. Man arrested ( VIDEO )

December 1 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

WHEATON, Md. – The man accused of three violent carjacking robberies which started near a mall in Wheaton, has now been accused of two more violent... Read more

The Simpsons Visit Little Ethiopia (Video)

November 16 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

  The Simpsons dined in a Little Ethiopia restaurant during Sunday’s episode, with the characters making remarks similar to those totally unfamiliar with the cuisine — “They’re... Read more

Ethiopian Firehiwot Dado Win New York City Marathon [ Video ]

November 6 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

(Updated with Video) Firehiwot Dado wasn’t a favorite coming into the women’s race and victory seemed impossible with even a few miles left. But the Ethiopian... Read more

Gaddafi is Dead as Libya’s revolt takes hometown (VIDEO)

October 20 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

(Reuters) – Muammar Gaddafi is dead, Libya’s new leaders said, killed by fighters who overran his hometown and final bastion on Thursday. His bloodied... Read more

Actor Hugh Jackman launches charity coffee company

October 14 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

Hugh Jackman has launched a charity coffee business. The Real Steel actor, who turned 43 on Wednesday, announced on his birthday that he was launching a... Read more

Police find driver in hit-and-run that killed Ethiopian woman (Video)

October 8 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

PORTLAND, Ore. – Portland police said Thursday they now know who was behind a hit-and-run that killed a woman earlier in the week. Police say 21-year-old... Read more