Video: Ethiopia turns to wine to boost image, economy
One hundred and sixty kilometres from the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, a French tradition has been exported to east Africa as merlot, syrah and chardonnay grapes grow in vineyards…>>
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Ethiopia feels China’s huge presence
Bloomberg Ethiopians work in a shoe factory operated by Huajian Group, which manufactures footwear for the US market, outside Addis Ababa. Huajian, in partnership with the China-Africa Development Fund, intends…>>
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Anger over ‘violent crackdown’ at protest in Ethiopia
A plan by the Ethiopian government to expand the capital’s administrative control into neighbouring states has sparked months of student protests. Security forces have been accused of cracking down on…>>
Why John Green and Bill Gates Joined Forces In Ethiopia
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In Ethiopia, family planning increasingly an article of faith
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Turning Ethiopia Into China’s China
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Ethiopia: Diplomatic interview With British Ambassador to Ethiopia Greg Dorey
Addis Ababa (HAN) July 22, 2014 – public diplomacy and Human right issues news. The British Ambassador to Ethiopia Greg Dorey said the consecutive economic development registered in Ethiopia over…>>
First bottles of Ethiopian wine produced by French firm Castel
The grape names – merlot, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay – are distinctly French, but the label on the Rift Valley wines is surprising: made in Ethiopia. The French beverage giant…>>
Ethiopia Becomes China’s China in Global Search for Cheap Labor
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Ethiopia under fire over prosecution of Zone 9 bloggers
July 20, 2014 (NAIROBI) – International condemnation mounts against Ethiopia following a Federal High Court’s decision on Friday to press charges against a group of nine Ethiopian bloggers and journalists….>>
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