Ethiopian high court sentences 5 to death over terrorism charges
Ethiopia court sentences 5 to death over terrorism Ethiopian court convicts 26, acquits 5 in alleged coup plot from earlier this year
Ethiopian court convicts 26 in alleged coup plot Madagascar’s political rivals reach agreement on transitional government posts following talks
Madagascar political rivals reach government deal African Union condemns Madagascar coup leader for unilaterally forming governmentADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union has condemned Madagascar’s coup leader for unilaterally forming a new government. Indian firm opens paper factory in EthiopiaADDIS ABABA - Paper manufacturer Anmol Products Ethiopia, promoted by India’s Anmol group of companies, Sunday inaugurated its unit at Ginchi, about 80 km south of here. Southern and eastern Africa gets hooked to IndiaADDIS ABABA - A long-expected fibre-optic cable linking southern and eastern Africa to global telecommunications networks via India and Europe has gone live with high expectations it will lower the cost of telecommunications in Africa. Its switch-on date was delayed for a month after threats by Somali pirates along the Indian Ocean route from India to Kenya disrupted cable installation plans. Dubai state firm to build two luxury hotels in EthiopiaADDIS ABABA - Along with Chinese and Indians, Ethiopia could now see a rush of investment from the Gulf, with the Dubai state investment company’s $100 million hospitality venture getting a green light. Ethiopians say ’salaam’ to popular Indian envoyADDIS ABABA - Ordinary Ethiopians knock on his car window as he drives through the streets of Addis Ababa. They recognise the turbaned Indian envoy instantly and affectionately say “Salaam Babuji”. Sweet boost to Indian business in AfricaADDIS ABABA - India may be slow off the block to procure business opportunities in Africa but its foray received a sweet boost after its flagship sugar factory project in Ethiopia got its first loan disbursement following settlement of a two-year dispute between two Indian contractors. China makes inroads into East Africa, gets road contract without bidsADDIS ABABA - China continues to make inroads into Africa, as it bagged yet another major order for building an 80-km expressway in Ethiopia. The order was given without any bidding as the construction of the six-lane expressway would be financed through a Chinese soft loan worth over $700 million. China makes inroads, signs multi-million dollar deal for Ethiopian roadADDIS ABABA - China continues to make inroads into Africa, as it bagged yet another major order for building infrastructure in the East African state of Ethiopia. Indian EXIM bank to open office in Addis AbabaADDIS ABABA -The Export and Import (EXIM) Bank of India is in negotiations with Ethiopian officials about the opening of an East African office in Addis Ababa. African Union supports Somalia plea for foreign troops to help fight Islamist insurgentsADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union said Monday it supports Somalia’s plea for neighboring countries to send troops to help fight Islamist insurgents, but there was no indication the reinforcements would be forthcoming. African highway project contract to be awarded soonADDIS ABABA - The contract for the proposed Dakar-Djibouti highway project will be awarded soon, according to the New Economic Partnership for African Development (NEPAD), a multi-nation organisation set up to ensure an integrated socio-economic development in Africa. Ethiopia faces $1-bn shortfall in export revenuesADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia’s export revenues are expected to fall short of the target by more than $1 billion this year, bucking the positive trends of the past few years, an official report has indicated. Are GM crops the answer to Africa’s food crisis?ADDIS ABABA - With Africa’s population steadily growing, the debate over genetically modified (GM) crops in the continent has gained special resonance. Concern over Somalia situation; blockage of insurgents favouredADDIS ABABA - While the African Union has expressed concern over the situation in Somalia, a group of East African nations have called on the United Nations to start air and sea blockade of the Islamist insurgents in the country. Indian election results watched in far away EthiopiaADDIS ABABA - Ethiopian MPs got a glimpse of the working of Indian democracy with the Indian embassy arranging for a live telecast of Indian TV channels that were carring non-stop the declaration of election results, the political reactions and the debates analysing the balloting. Kenya, India to beef up ties in small industry sectorADDIS ABABA - In yet another indication of India’s growing interest in the East African region, the country’s National Small Industries Corp (NSIC) has signed an agreement with Kenya Industrial Estates (KIE) to strengthen cooperation in the small scale industry sector. Official: Chadian soldiers kill 125 rebels in battle; rebels deny claimN’DJAMENA, Chad — The Chadian government said the army defeated a rebel column that was heading to the capital and was pursuing other fighters, but rebels denied this Friday. Human rights group calls on Ethiopia for information on alleged coup plotters held secretlyADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The Ethiopian government must release the names and whereabouts of 35 people being held in a secret location after they were arrested last month over an alleged coup plot, a human rights group said. Ethiopian firms find India Inc ideal partner to do businessADDIS ABABA - A little noticed story amid the economic gloom is how India’s ties are on a steady climb with Africa, a typical example being the way Ethiopian firms prefer to partner with India Inc that has emerged relatively unscathed from the current global financial crisis. Professor at Pa. university says he didn’t organize alleged coup attempt in EthiopiaLEWISBURG, Pa. — An economics professor at a Pennsylvania university said Saturday he supports efforts to spread democracy in his native Ethiopia, but denied backing an alleged coup attempt there that led to the arrests of 35 people by the government. Madagascar’s Rajoelina in a corner after AU suspension for ‘coup’ADDIS ABABA/ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar’s new leader was in a corner Friday after the African Union (AU) suspended the country over his ‘coup’ and the Southern African Development Community (SADC) said it was planning sanctions. AU leaders push for a common government in AfricaADDIS ABABA - The African Union (AU) leaders meeting here have agreed to change the existing AU commission, the group’s legislative body, into an African Union Authority (AUA) as part of an effort to expand the group’s mandate in Africa, BuaNews reported Monday. African Union elects Gaddafi as new chairmanNAIROBI/ADDIS ABABA - Long-time Libyan leader Moamer Gaddafi was Monday elected new chairman of the African Union (AU) during a summit in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa. African Union suspends Guinea’s membership after coupADDIS ABABA - The African Union (AU) said Monday that it has suspended Guinea’s membership after a coup in the west African nation. |
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