2010 WC/CAN: Benin names 18-man squad against SudanBADEA DG visits BurundiKenya wants Sudan Peace Agreement implementedNigeria gets apology for diplomatic snub IMO pledges support to avert piracy off Somali coastSomalian prime minister to visit BrusselsLibya, Somalia review cooperationBurundi sets conditions for keeping soldiers in Somalia Nigerian club fails in bid to lift African champions league titleKenya Airways launches flights to Kisangani, DRCIndia grants US$263 million to DR CongoKabila, Mugabe hold talks Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE AU slams travel ban on Guinea military rulers, freezes assetsAddis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) Saturday announced a widerange of sanctions, including travel bans and assets freezing, against Guinea?smilitary rulers, a senior AU official said here. 07/11/2009 Full Text... Nov 8, 2009
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union (AU) Saturday announced a wide range of sanctions, including travel bans and assets freezing, against Guinea ... Addis Ababa - 07/11/2009. (Panapress.com)
Nigeria/Ethiopia: Marooned in Search of Opportunities Oct 16, 2009
DAMILOLA OYEDELE writes on the experience of some players while on a recent trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia ... He left for the airport, already having agreed with the scout that they would meet in Addis Ababa ... On arrival at Addis Ababa, the scout was nowhere to be found, calls to his mobile phone did not go through as the operator tone said the number was no longer in use. (allAfrica.com)
Detained: Three days in Ethiopia Sep 10, 2009
During the 10-hour drive to Addis Ababa, sophomore Chelsea Millar said, "we were under police observation with guns, AK-47s, we weren't fed." ... Stripped of their cell phones, their bags searched, and escorted by Ethiopian soldiers, the volunteers spent the next 10 hours traveling to the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, where they were questioned at the city's main immigration center ... Once in Addis Ababa, their passports were confiscated and the volunteers were each questioned separately,... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Ethiopia: Changing Mindset Over Markets [interview] Sep 1, 2009
Addis Ababa In 2001/2002, Ethiopia enjoyed a bumper maize harvest - so good in fact, that prices tumbled, and many farmers simply left the grain in the fields ... She spoke to IPS in Addis Ababa; excerpts of the interview follow. (allAfrica.com)
Readershave strong feelings Aug 27, 2009
--Azeb Alfred, Addis Ababa (submitted on Aug. 26, 2009). He was a good chap and not a quitta. (MSNBC -- Politics)
* World News Quick Take Aug 26, 2009
Ministers met at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa on Monday to discuss the proposal, which if approved could be set on the table at the UNs climate-change summit in Copenhagen in December. The draft resolution calls for the compensation to reach US$67 billion by 2020. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
N.J. Town: Gadhafi Not Welcome Aug 25, 2009
Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi arrives at the African Union Meeting in Addis Ababa, Feb. 1, 2009. A New Jersey town is protesting Gadhafi's plans to stay there during the U.N. General Assembly next month, in part because of the hero's welcome Pan Am flight 103 bomber Abdel Baset al-Megrahi received upon his return to Libya last week. (CBS News)
Sudan: U.S. Soon to Announce New Darfur Policy Aug 20, 2009
Crowley said he will then travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to resume talks with the leadership of key Darfuri armed movements on unification efforts in support of the Doha peace process. While in Ethiopia, Gration will also meet with Prime Minister Meles Zenawi. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia: ERA Allocates 11.2 BIllion Birr for 2026 Km Road Work Aug 14, 2009
Addis Ababa Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA) allocates a budget of over 11. 2 billion birr for the construction of 2026 kilometer road. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopian Airlines orders five 77s worth $1.3B Jul 29, 2009
The aerospace giant (NYSE: BA) said the Addis Ababa-based airline is the first African airline to order and operate the 777-200LR model ... The 777-200LR is the only airplane in the world that offers the range and efficiency Ethiopian needs to serve long-haul markets and further position Addis Ababa as a strategic hub for East Africa, said Ihssane Mounir, vice president of sales for Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean, in a statement. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Ethiopian Airlines orders 5 Boeing 777s Jul 29, 2009
Based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the carrier is investing in the additional airplanes to expand its fleet and broaden its network. Ethiopian Airlines will use the 777-200LR to fly to new long-haul nonstop markets such as Washing 0000382C ton, D.C. and Beijing. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
bmi Rolls Out Chauffeur Drive on Key Regional Business Routes Jul 18, 2009
Across its mainline route network bmi operates to Aberdeen; Addis Ababa; Aleppo; Almaty; Amman; Amsterdam; Baku; Beirut; Belfast City; Bishkek; Brussels; Cairo; Damascus; Dammam; Dublin; Edinburgh; Freetown; Glasgow; Hanover; Jeddah; Khartoum; Kiev; London Heathrow; Manchester; Moscow Domodedovo; Palma Mallorca; Riyadh; Tbilisi; Tehran; Tel Aviv; Venice; Yerevan. bmi regional operates to Aberdeen; Birmingham; Brussels; Cologne; Copenhagen; East Midlands; Edinburgh; Esbjerg; Glasgow; Groningen;... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
African Union lifts sanctions against Mauritania Jul 1, 2009
ADDIS ABABA, July 1 (Reuters) - The African Union has lifted sanctions on Mauritania because of steps it is taking to restore democracy this month, the body said in a statement on Wednesday. The African Union suspended Mauritania after the army overthrew the elected president in August last year and imposed visa and travel bans on members of the junta and its supporters. (AlertNet)
U.S. arms Somali government, rebels amputate limbs Jun 27, 2009
Sat, 07:10 27 Jun 2009 GMT. Washington sends arms to government, U.S. officials say. (AlertNet)
Join Congress, see the world Jun 22, 2009
Population , an organization that works to promote sexual and reproductive health, flew him and his wife, former St. Louis municipal court judge Debra Carnahan, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2008. The five-day, $18,420 trip involved talks about women s reproductive health issues, according to information compiled by the non-profit, nonpartisan. (St. Louis Business Journal, MO)
Ethiopia plans new rail system Jun 16, 2009
At the moment the country has only one railway - the historic narrow gauge line from the capital Addis Ababa to the neighbouring country of Djibouti. But it is in very poor condition and only half of the line is operational. (BBC News -- Business)
New book explores eradication of smallpox Jun 1, 2009
At one point, Dr. Henderson flew to Addis Ababa to convince Ethiopia's minister of health to fund smallpox vaccinations in the African nation -- even after the minister had for three years denied Dr. Henderson permission to enter the country. Ultimately, Dr. Henderson convinced the health minister to fund a smallpox eradication program by pressing the personal physician to the emperor of Ethiopia to persuade the emperor to persuade the health minister. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Somali clashes kill 29 May 23, 2009
At a special meeting on Somalia of the African Union's Peace and Security Council in Addis Ababa Friday, the continental body urged the United Nations to slap sanctions on Eritrea. Asmara is accused of supporting radical insurgents and of playing a role in the latest offensive and helping radical Islamist leader Sheikh Hassan Dahir Aweys remove his former ally Sharif from power. (iAfrica.com)
Somalia: Spoilers Face Sanctions May 18, 2009
Kampala AN African Union (AU) meeting in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on Wednesday resolved to set up a mechanism to identify the insurgents in Somalia's recent violence and seek sanctions against them. "We decided to set up a mechanism to clearly identify the spoilers. We are going to the use the UN and AU systems to seek sanctions against them," defence minister Crispus Kiyonga told Sunday Vision. (allAfrica.com)
Sudan: Civil Society Cancels Darfur Peace Conference May 9, 2009
The organizers of the conference, which was scheduled to take place next week, announced Fridaythat they had cancelled it because Khartoum had refused to allow Darfurian delegates to travel to Addis Ababa for the meeting. The conference was organized by a group calling itself "Mandate Darfur," the operations of which are being facilitated by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, the organization founded by the Sudanese mobile phone pioneer of the same name to promote good governance in Africa. (allAfrica.com)
Sudan opens up to more aid groups May 8, 2009
The conference on Darfur that could now be cancelled was to bring together some 400 people from Darfur's diverse ethnic groups in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa. Pro-government groups as well as those close to Darfuri rebels were included. (BBC News -- Africa)
Madagascan PM arrested Apr 30, 2009
The arrest marked a new escalation between Andry Rajoelina's new army-backed regime and Ravalomanana loyalists, even as foreign diplomats and the African Union (AU) held consultations in Addis Ababa on the crisis ... Diplomats speaking condition of anonymity told AFP on Wednesday that a high-level delegation from Rajoelina's transitional regime arrived in Addis Ababa two days earlier for consultations ... Another official said Ravalomanana was expected in Addis Ababa on Thursday to attend a... (iAfrica.com)
East Africa: Region Not Well Prepared for Swine Flu Apr 29, 2009
In Addis Ababa, a meeting of African humanitarian NGOs, Red Cross actors and diplomats discussed pandemic preparedness. "We are using Mexico as [a] teaching opportunity to promote planning in this region," said Gregory Pappas, senior coordinator and technical specialist for pandemic preparedness at InterAction, the American Council for Voluntary Action. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia arrests 'coup plotters' Apr 28, 2009
By Elizabeth Blunt BBC News, Addis Ababa ... Berhanu Nega was one of the most charismatic opposition figures at the time of the last elections in Ethiopia in 2005 and if all had gone well he would have become mayor of Addis Ababa. (BBC News -- Africa)
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF, MDC Tackle Europe Over Sanctions Apr 15, 2009
The ACP-EU session coincided with Inter-Parliamentary Union held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Relevant Links. (allAfrica.com)
Inside Ethiopia Apr 15, 2009
Addis Ababa is central, with wildlife and culture to the south, history up north, lush coffee plantations to the west and desert to the east. The more I read about Ethiopia, the more intrigued I became about the countrys history and circumstance. (iAfrica.com)
Man confesses to murder of alumnus Apr 13, 2009
Court proceedings are happening in the African country's capital city, Addis Ababa, because the United States does not have an extradition treaty with Ethiopia ... "So, in all, our son was killed for a few lousy bucks for his belongings on the street of Addis Ababa," the family's e-mail said. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Suprised to find an Ethiopian Utopia Apr 13, 2009
I had just come from the capital, Addis Ababa. Arriving in Addis from Djibouti was a culture shock unto itself: cool fresh air, lush greenery and a surprisingly modern city center. (Juneau Empire)
Jailed Canadian in Ethiopia hears witness testimony Apr 4, 2009
NAIROBI A Canadian citizen imprisoned in Ethiopia for more than two years has been brought before a court in Addis Ababa unannounced and presented with the testimony of six witnesses who prosecutors had previously been unable to produce. Ethiopian-born Bashir Makhtal, who was scheduled to appear later this month, was hauled into a courtroom yesterday for the second consecutive day, where he heard the testimony of six witnesses, who failed to appear last month during a public session. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Ethiopia: UK Launches New Student Immigration System Apr 3, 2009
Addis Abeba The UK government has launched a new immigration system which aims to simplify application process for individuals studying in the UK, the British embassy in Addis Ababa announced on Tuesday ... The embassy said under the new transparent system, Ethiopian students will need to prove that they have been accepted onto a course run by an education institution which is a UK Border Agency (UKBA) licensed Tier 4 sponsor, prove that they have the means to support themselves, and supply... (allAfrica.com)
Arab world backs Beshir Mar 30, 2009
In Addis Ababa, Libyan leader Moamer Kadhafi lambasted the ICC on Sunday as representing a "new form of world terrorism" that wanted to recolonise developing countries. "It is not fair that a head of state should be arrested," he said. (iAfrica.com)
African Union suspends Madagascar Mar 21, 2009
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia The African Union on Friday suspended Madagascar as the international community stepped up the pressure on the increasingly isolated island nation where the army forced the country's president from power. France, the former colonial power and Madagascar's biggest donor, condemned the replacement of the nation's president by an army-backed politician as a coup and the United States cut all non-humanitarian aid. (Globe and Mail)
Nigerian paper urges Sudanese leader to appear before ICC1 killed in ambush of 6 Darfur peacekeepersEgypt shows more support for el-BashirSudanese diplomat denounces Western powers over al-Bashir Kenya signs landmark pact to collect taxes for SomaliaAbducted UN staff in Somalia released unharmedUN seeks release of 4 aid workers in SomaliaSomali leader begins 2-day working visit to Burundi DRC citizens to obtain biometric passport in AprilInt'l mini-marathon slated for 29 March in KinshasaDRC to check for illegal aliensFormer Congolese warlord sentenced to death Ivorian Prime Minister urges mutinous soldiers to remain calmGbagbo: "Whoever delays Ivorian elections is a criminal"Gbagbo reaffirms his desire for Ivorian peaceGbagbo signs Ivorian amnesty law ON THE WIRE High-Level panel on Darfur to complete task in 4 monthsAddis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Panel on Darfur(AUPD) will complete its assignment in four months from now,Mr. Thabo Mbeki, chairman of the panel and former presidentof South Africa, told reporters here at the conclusion of atwo day meeting of the panel. 19/03/2009 Full Text... Mar 20, 2009
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (PANA) - The African Union Panel on Darfur (AUPD) will complete its assignment in four months from now, Mr. Thabo Mbeki, chairman of the panel and former president of South Africa, told reporters here at the conclusion of a two day meeting of the panel ... Addis Ababa - 19/03/2009. (Panapress.com)
Sudan's Al-Bashir: No Court Can Touch Me Mar 19, 2009
That panel was launched Wednesday in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, led by former South African president Thabo Mbeki. However, it doesn't have any judicial powers and its mandate remains unclear. (CBS News)
'Call me president' Mar 18, 2009
A special meeting of the African Union in Addis Ababa called for the security of the outgoing president and his entourage to be guaranteed. The AU's top executive Jean Ping who has repeatedly warned that his organisation would condemn any unconstitutional power change also struck a cautious note. (iAfrica.com)
Ethiopia: USAID Launches Ecotourism Development Program Mar 17, 2009
Addis Ababa United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday launched its new multi-million dollar ecotourism program, with the view to contribute to the development of Ethiopia's unique and potentially very "lucrative" ecotourism sector. The five-year program will protect natural resources and cultural heritage sites, as well as improve the livelihoods and quality of life of local communities, said the agency adding up to 14 million dollar will be available for it. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopia: Exiled Mengistu Flourishes in Zimbabwe Mar 15, 2009
The former Ethiopian strongman, who fled to Harare in 1991 as Meles Zenawi's rebels closed in on Addis Ababa, has not only remained active in helping his generous host President Robert Mugabe sharpen tactics of repression and political longevity. He has also flourished as a businessman. (allAfrica.com)
Ethiopian Airlines Stronger than Ever in the U.S. Market in 2009 Mar 14, 2009
All of the U.S. promotions have been designed to support their Washington Dulles-Addis Ababa flights. Ethiopian Airlines Journeys is now the exclusive tour operator of Ethiopian Airlines and promotes travel packages to Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania. (allAfrica.com)
Whitemarsh adventurer gets a posthumous party Feb 26, 2009
The latter defies easy summary, but it took him to destinations around the globe and sparked adventures that ranged from getting caught in the middle of a firefight between the Cao Dai and Binh Xuyen political parties in Saigon to eating wat, "a raw meat, still quivering," to celebrate Ethiopian New Year's Eve in Addis Ababa, sitting out an air raid by the Pakistani Air Force in New Delhi and dancing with French actress Brigitte Bardot in Beirut's Caves du Roi supper club (en route to Karachi,... (Springfield Sun, PA)
Going wild in Ethiopia Feb 16, 2009
Hassan, forever after the 'King of the Road', negotiates his way out of Addis Ababa skillfully dodging pedestrians, donkeys and fellow 4X4s ... All too soon were low flying along the fresh asphalt of the Butajira highway, back to the bustle and mayhem of Addis Ababa, the "new flower" of a mystical old country. (iAfrica.com)
ICC to indict Sudan's Bashir over Darfur-diplomats Feb 12, 2009
The secretary-general met Bashir on the sidelines of an African Union summit in Addis Ababa last week. U.N. officials said blue helmet peacekeepers in Darfur had no mandate to act on ICC arrest warrants in Sudan but would go about their business of protecting civilians there. (AlertNet)
What I did on my layoff Feb 8, 2009
But Mr. Moti, 26, didn't wallow in Manhattan - he went travelling and wound up volunteering in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, last August as an English teacher. The trip gave him perspective, Mr. Moti says. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
How Will Gadaffi Fare At the Helm of the African Union? Feb 8, 2009
Kampala Fellow Africans, Another ritual for the African Union ended in Addis Ababa early this week. As expected, outgoing Chairman, Jakaya Kikwete handed over the baton to the incoming Chair, Muammar Gadaffi of Libya. (allAfrica.com)
