The Glittering Transformation of Ethiopia is beyond Reproach
By Tsehaye Debalkew, Washington, DC It could be arguably and vehemently declared that the single most, cardinal issue that has captured unanimity in its entirety that has brought Africa together and indeed the world, a rare commodity in the global…
Chinese President Calls for Greater Cooperation with Ethiopia
Photo: Hailemariam Desalegn and Chinese President Xi Addis Ababa, March 30, 2013(WIC) – Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country is ready to boost cooperation with Ethiopia. Xi made the remarks yesterday during meetings with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam…
The Next Shanghai May Be in Africa
Photo: The late PM of Ethiopia, Meles Zenawi, with Chinese Primier By Stephen Hayes In 1987, I visited Shanghai for the first time. As I walked the streets, it was as if I were walking on a movie set that…
BRICS To Establish Bank To Rival IMF, World Bank
By Bukola Idowu Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa known as BRICS are set to approve the establishment of a developmental bank that will rival the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at their annual summit which…
UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, Appoints Tegegnework Gettu of Ethiopia as Under-Secretary-General
Photo: Tegegnework Gettu Press Release: Secretary-General SG/A/1396 BIO/4456 Department of Public Information • News and Media Division • New York Secretary-General Appoints Tegegnework Gettu of Ethiopia Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management New York, NY, March 25, 2013 —…
Ethiopia’s Ruling Coalition Completes Transition After Meles Zenawi
Photo: PM Hailemariam Desalegn By Aaron Maasho Bahir Dar, Ethiopia BAHIR DAR, Ethiopia (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s ruling coalition re-elected Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn as chairman on Tuesday, completing a smooth transition after the death last year of his predecessor Meles…
China and Africa in the Xi Jinping Era
By Ambassador David H. Shinn While China’s policy in Africa during the Xi Jinping era will look much like that of the Hu Jintao period, the challenges will be greater. Recently installed Chinese President Xi Jinping made his first visit…
Ethiopia, China Eye Stronger Ties
ADDIS ABABA, March 24, 2013 — (Xinhua) — Ethiopia and China on Sunday expressed the hope to lift their cooperation and bilateral relations to a new level. The two sides exchanged views on the issue during a meeting between Ethiopian…
Is Africa Really Rising?
By Michel Street ‘Is Africa really rising?’ was the title of a 10-day, on-line Economist debate that ended on 22 March 2013. Despite the optimism over Africa now reaching fever pitch, with global investors salivating at the continent’s prospects, the 200 debaters were not…
Ethiopia Beats Botswana 1 to 0 in 2014 World Cup Qualifying (Video)
Ethiopia wins over Botswana 1 to 0 in 2014 World Cup qualifying. Getaneh Kebede scored the winning goal at the 88th minute of the game, securing his team the Walya Antelopes over Botswana’s National team. The game was held at the…
Ethiopia to Build “Ethio ICT”, a Technology Park on a 200 Ha of Land in Addis Ababa
By Ashenafe Endale New ICT Park Costing 5b Br Materialises ZTE, Techno Mobile already obtained 25,000sqm land each to establish own incubation centres The Ethio ICT village will have five zones, to be distributed over 200 ha of land… The…
Polish Software Giant, Asseco Poland, to Partner with Ethiopian Firms
Asseco Poland, the largest corporation in the information technology sector in Poland, is set to join the Ethiopian market partnering with a local IT firm. The software company, which specializes in the production and development of software, is the seventh…
A Growing Opportunity – Measuring Investments in African Agriculture
Introduction Sub-Saharan African agriculture could, and should, be thriving. According to the World Bank, the region has the right conditions to feed itself: enough fertile farmland, enough water and enough favourable climates. According to the International Fund for Agriculture Development…
DeNial is Not a River
By Entehabu Berhe, PhD March 21, 2013 DeNial is Not a River For some, the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile (Abay) continues to be a source of controversy and insecurity. For Ethiopia, however,…
Ethiopia: EPRDF, Developmental State, and Rent Seeking
By Befekadu Wolde Gabriel Ethiopia has achieved one of the fastest growing economies in the world for the last consecutive years by adopting East Asian countries model of development. Based on developmental state paradigm, the ruling party has been able…
South Sudan Rejects the Colonial Nile Waters Agreement
By MACHEL AMOS in Juba, South Sudan March 20, 2013 Juba Rebuffs Cairo on Nile Waters Agreements South Sudan has expressed its opposition to a 1959 Nile Water agreements between Sudan and Egypt. The country said it was already on…
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) Construction Commencement to be Marked
Addis Ababa, March 20, 2013 (WIC) – Office of the National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam said the 2nd anniversary of the commencement of the Dam’s construction is to be…
German President Joachim Gauck Arrives on a 4 Day Official Visit to Ethiopia
March 19, 2013 German President Joachim Gauck has begun a four-day official tour to Ethiopia. He is expected to meet Ethiopian leaders, civil society representatives and address the African Union. President Gauck, who arrived in Addis Ababa on Sunday, met…
BRICS and Africa
Photo: David H. Shinn BRICS and Africa Next Generation of African Security Leaders Africa Center for Strategic Studies National Defense University Fort McNair Washington, D.C. 19 March 2013 Remarks by David H. Shinn Adjunct Professor, Elliott School of International Affairs…
South Sudan: A Politics of Demise or a Vision for Progress?
Jok Madut Jok, executive director of South Sudan’s The Sudd Institute, published an analysis on 9 March 2013 titled “South Sudan: A Politics of Demise or a Vision for Progress?” He noted that South Sudan has made significant progress on…
Bereket Simon: Meles Zenawi’s Role Crucial in Nation Development and Democracy
Photo: Bereket Simon, Information Minister of Ethiopia Ethiopian Peoples’ Revolutionary Democratic Front Executive Committee member, Bereket Simon has said the role of the Great Leader Meles Zenawi was crucial for the development and democracy witnessed in Ethiopia. Bereket who is…
China, Africa and Cultural Understanding
Photo: Professor Adams Bodomo. His bio is found at the bottom. China Daily published on 15 March 2013 an interesting piece titled “Culture Key to Understanding” based on a discussion with Adams Bodomo, a native of Ghana and director of…
Samsung to set up Laptop, Printer Assembly Plant in Ethiopia
By Tamiru Tsige Samsung comes up with new technology that makes decoders obsolete March 15, 2013 — The South Korean multinational conglomerate and technology company Samsung has finalized a deal with the Ethiopian government to set up a plant that…
The Hostile Campaign against GERD: More Old Wine in New Bottles
Various media outlets have released negative reports concerning the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) over the past weeks. As usual, the comments on the impact of the Dam on downstream countries as well as on financial issues…
Amharic Courses to be Offered at Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU)
Ethiopia Embassy, Beijing – 14 March 2013 — In a ceremony held in Beijing, the Addis Ababa University (AAU) signed a framework agreement for cooperation with the Beijing Foreign Studies University of China (BFSU) on Tuesday, March 12. The two…
It is Cool to be an Ethiopian
By Ezana Sehay March 14, 2013 It wasn’t long ago when foreign observers, especially the western media – playing to pre-existing perceptions – run issues that feature unflattering and sometimes semi-satirical images of Ethiopia. To a certain extent, making fun…
South Sudan to Truck Oil Through Ethiopia, Djibouti for Export
Photo: South Sudan Deputy Petroleum Minister Elizabeth James Bol An accord signed on March 12 in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, envisages crude being exported via Djibouti’s Red Sea port of Douraleh, South Sudan Deputy Petroleum Minister Elizabeth James Bol…
The World in 2013 Festival: Bill Easterly vs. Dambisa Moyo (Must Watch Video)
Photo: Dambisa Moyo, renowned economist A must watch video (Courtesy of The Economist) Which countries will be the economic success stories of 2013? William Easterly, professor of economics at New York University, and Dambisa Moyo, author of “Winner Take All”,…
Grand Renaissance Dam Official Website Launched
By Mulugeta Kussa Office Launches Official Website for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Addis Ababa, March 13, 2013 — (WIC)– The Office of National Council for the Coordination of Public Participation on the Construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)…
Ethiopian Dr. Solomon Assefa Named as One of 200 Young Global Leaders 2013
Photo: Dr. Solomon Assefa, Research Scientist at IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center The World Economic Forum has honoured 200 young leaders from 70 countries for their professional accomplishments and commitment to society. The Young Global Leaders (YGL) Class of…
Ethio-Telecom to Upgrade from 3G to 3G LTE Infrastruction Networks at an Estimated Cost of $1.5 Billion Dollars
By Yetneberk Tadele Addis Fortune Staff Writer Ethio-telecom Upgrade to Improve Speed, Quality Addis Ababa, March 10, 2013 — Ethio-telecom will upgrade the current telecommunications infrastructure to 3G LTE (long-term evolution) networks, from the current 3G network. The upgrade is…
The Nile Waters: Transcending the Politics of Mistrust
By Karandalo Kadami March 12, 2013 I was motivated to share my opinion from the time I came to know about the very emotional statement made by the Saudi Deputy Defense Minister, Prince Khalid Bin Sultan, with regards to the…
First Women-Initiated Bank Launched in Ethiopia (Video)
Photo: Meaza Ashenafi, lawyer and activist is the founder and CEO of Enat Bank “Enat” is an Amharic word for “mother” Enat Bank, the first women’s bank in Ethiopia, was launched on Tuesday in Addis Ababa, the country’s capital. Initiated…
Addis Ababa Light Rail Project Details and Status Report
Ethiopian Railways Corporation Discloses Addis Ababa Light Rail Project Details, Status Report Addis Ababa, March 10, 2013 — Ethiopian Railways Corporation (ERC) revealed details of the Addis Light Rail Project around Adwa and St. Abune Petros squares, which were centres…
Chinese Railway in Ethiopia to Replace Historic French Line
Photo: French built Addis Ababa Train Station Agence France-Presse March 10, 2013 For all related Ethiopian Train news click here. AFP – Camels rather than locomotives lumber over the railway tracks in this remote desert, famously traversed by storied French adventurers…
Putting The Green Economy into Africa’s Growth Story
By Michael Street A CALL TO ACTION ‘Africa is a green field for investment because it is the least developed region on earth’ — Meles Zenawi, late prime minister of Ethiopia, September 2009 The rise of Africa as the final…
Meles Zenawi Vs Hugo Chavez: A Comparison
By Daniel Berhane In the days following the passing of Meles Zenawi, senior EPRDF officials stood firm in rejecting the conspiracy theories that were running wild in the streets. Although a public statement was not issued on the matter, as…
A Green Aid Stimulus for Africa
By Michael Street On 2 March the UK’s Observer published a special report on the legacy of the 2005, G8 Gleneagles debt-relief for developing countries and the concurrent Make Poverty History campaign. This report included articles by former UK prime minister, Tony Blair –…
The Bedrock of Commitment that has Turned Resolve into Result in Transforming Ethiopia
By Tsehaye Debalkew, Washington D.C. March 09, 2013 It is heartwarming to learn that significant development gains that Ethiopia has registered over the past two consecutive years implementing the much avowed Growth and Transformation Plan /GTP/ were corroborated and hailed…
The Role of Public Sentiment and Social Media in the Evolving China–Africa Relationship
The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) published in January 2013 an analysis titled “The Role of Public Sentiment and Social Media in the Evolving China-Africa Relationship” by Yu-Shan Wu, an assistant researcher at SAIIA. The title is misleading…
Embracing Africa’s Economic Potential (Videos)
U.S. Senator Chris Coons Chair, Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on African Affairs March 7, 2013 Recommendations for Strengthening Trade Relationships Between the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from Senator Coons Executive Summary Detailed Examination of Recommendations…
One Woman: A Song for UN Women – We Shall Shine! (Video)
Late Prime minister Meles Zenawi worked hard to lift the women of Ethiopia out of poverty and protect them from violence. From China to Costa Rica, from Mali to Malaysia, acclaimed singers and musicians, women and men, have come together…
What is the Green Economy?
By Michael Street The laws of physics will not change, so the rules of economy must – Oliver Greenfield, Convenor, Green Economy Coalition It is becoming increasingly clear that a global green economy is the only viable route to a sustainable…
The Nile Waters Doesn’t Concern Saudi Arabia and Its Deputy Defense Minister Khalid Bin Sultan
By Niguse Bariagabir March 07, 2013 Human history tells us various aspects of human beings how they have been behaving since …, some were too sympathizers in its true sense, some were as cruel as Hitler, hope you also can…
Mining to be Ethiopian Economic Backbone as Allana Outlines Progress
By: Simon Rees 7th March 2013 TORONTO (miningweekly.com) – Sub-Saharan Africa was at the fore of the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada’s 2013 show, with projects from West, Central and Southern Africa firing the imagination of many delegates and…
Ethiopia: The First Christian Nation?
By Brendan Pringle For centuries, historians have widely accepted the argument that Armenia was the first Christian nation. This important claim has become a source of national pride for Armenians and has remained virtually undisputed for centuries — until now….
Ethiopian Airlines to Inaugurate New Perishable Cargo Cold Storage Facility
Addis Ababa, 6th March, 2013 — Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it will inaugurate a new state-of-the art perishable cargo Cold Storage Facility on March 9, 2013, in the presence of senior government officials and exporters. The new…
The China Monitor: A Special Report on BRICS 2013 – Is the Road from Durban Leading into Africa?
In the run-up to the 5th BRICS Summit from 26 to 27 March 2013 in Durban, South Africa, the Centre for Chinese Studies at Stellenbosch University published in March a special edition of The China Monitor that looks at all…
Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi Speech on Launching GERD (Text and Videos)
The speech made by the late PM Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia at the official commencement, groundbreaking ceremony of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) project. Translated from Amharic April 02, 2011 Guba, Benishangul Gumuz Honorable peoples of Ethiopia First and…
Heineken Launches Construction of a New Brewery in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
By Berhanu Fekade March 5, 2013 The world renowned Dutch-based Heineken Brewery launched the construction of a new factory here to brew 1.5 million hectoliters of beer after the construction completes in 18 months time. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — With…
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