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

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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

January 28 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums | Economy, Ethiopia, News, Uncategorized | Read more

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

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

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January 2 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

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December 12 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

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November 16 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

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November 6 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

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October 20 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

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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

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November 6 | Posted by Ethiopiaforums

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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

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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