East African Countries Gather in Asmara to Discuss Regional Integration

BY ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA Further regional integration is key to sustain the exceptional economic growth experienced by East Africa over the past decade. ‘How to leverage new opportunities for regional integration’ is the theme of ECA annual meeting in East Africa, which for the first time is taking place in the capital city of […]

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EU to Hold Major Regional Economic Conference to Foster Peace, Development in Eastern Africa

“The planned conference comes amid good progress in relations between Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, paving way for even greater cooperation” BY XINHUA The European Union (EU) plans to hold a major regional economic conference for eastern African countries to foster peace and promote sustainable development in the region, an EU diplomat said Saturday.

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Massive Fire Destroys Nairobi Airport Terminal

By Aljazeera, A large fire has engulfed Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International airport, forcing the cancellation of dozens of flights. By late Wednesday, the airport, East Africa’s largest transport hub, re-opened for domestic and cargo flights, officials said. Kenya Airways said its first overseas flights from London and Bangkok would arrive, as scheduled, early on Thursday and will be processed […]

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Meles Zenawi Dead at 57

By News Agencies, Ethiopia’s long-time ruler Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, 57, has died from a sudden infection while recovering from an undisclosed illness at a hospital abroad, state-owned Ethiopian TV reported yesterday. Mr. Meles had not been seen in public for two months because of the undisclosed illness. Meles died Monday just before midnight after contracting an […]

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The Shadow Government of Ethiopia

Contrary to public rhetoric about democracy and transparency, the US puts its interests first. After Zenawi goes absent without constitutional leave of absence, the US once again works behind the scene for a smooth transition to satisfies its interests. By Amanuel Biedemariam, On its 28th of July report Ethiopian Satellite Television (ESAT) described the impact […]

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