The Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party (Kinijit), which was forced by the Woyanne regime to change its name, will start collecting the 1,500 signatures that are required by the Electoral Board of Ethiopia to be registered as a political …

STATEMENT FROM THE OROMO LIBERATION FRONT (OLF)

The National Council of Oromo Liberation Front has successfully completed its regular meeting that was held from March 16 to 21, 2008. During its meeting the National Council extensively deliberated, among others, on …

Teachers are replaced with TVs and hyenas roam near schools, although they are less harmful than the trigger-happy Federal Police.

By Lyn Barton, Western Morning News, UK

(Poltair School, Cornwall UK) — Two teachers from a Cornish secondary …

(The University of Winchester) – The University of Winchester is helping to lead an international investigation into one of the most important archaeological sites in Africa.

It is hoped the initiative will advance the understanding of Lalibela, a …

The Woyanne puppet President Girma Woldegiorgis, who is over 300 lbs, was unable to walk during his recent visit to Germany. His problem is too much excess fat from eating all day and all night. In contrast, these children have …

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Attorney General Tom Corbett announced that agents from the Attorney General’s Insurance Fraud Section have filed criminal charges against two sisters accused of switching identities to secure nearly $30,000 in medical insurance coverage for a surgical procedure …

Unity for Democracy and Justice Party (Andinet) held two meetings today to decide on its next move after the Woyanne-controlled Electoral Board of Ethiopia on Friday refused to issue the necessary letter allowing the party to start collecting 1,500 signatures …

By EDMUND SANDERS
Los Angeles Times

NAIROBI, Kenya | The teenager awoke under a pile of corpses to a pricking sensation on her face. Ants were biting her eyelids and the inside of her mouth.

The pain, however, brought relief …

Listen to how the Woyanne ambassador in Washington DC, Samuel Assefa, steps all over himself trying to defend the indefensible crimes of his bosses. Click here to listen Samuel was on National Public Radio’s Kojo Nnamdi program that was aired …

By Kathryn Barrett, WVEC

NORFOLK, VIRGINIA — A 15-year-old from Ethiopia finally received a life-altering surgery Tuesday.

Hundreds of Hampton Roads children participated in last weekend’s Final Mile at the Shamrock Sportsfest. Many of them raised money for Operation Smile, …

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Ketero.com announced the release of a web event management tool

Palo Alto, CA – Ketero.com just released a web tool to add and access worldwide event calendar of Ethiopian themed events. The website was launched …

PRESS RELEASE
Ethiopians for Obama

Volunteers affiliated with Ethiopians for Obama have amassed a vast database of Ethiopian residents in the great state of Pennsylvania. Ethiopians for Obama will start phone-banking, where volunteers from multiple states will call Ethiopian voters …

(AP) – MOGADISHU, Somalia: Insurgents briefly overran two government bases Thursday after hours of fighting killed at least seven people, including a 7-year-old boy, witnesses said.

The insurgent attack was the latest brazen move by fighters linked to an Islamic …

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) organized a canvas painting event at Meskel Square on 7 & 8 March 2008 under the theme “Stop Early Marriage.” The painting of a 100 meter canvas, which is the largest piece of painting ever …

The top general of Woyanne’s occupation army in Somalia, Tagay Gabre (also known as “the Black Graziani“), might have been cowering under his desk tonight as Somali freedom fighters chased out his mercenary troops out of their Mogadishu military …

By Tesfa-Alem Tekle, Sudan Tribune

(ZALAMBESA) — Ethiopian Woyanne and Eritrean forces on Monday fought for about one hour on north Ethiopian Tigray region’s Zalambesa front on a specific place called Anbeset Geleba, military official said.

The clash comes after …

By Mohamed Olad Hassan, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Islamic militants in Somalia welcomed being added to the U.S. list of foreign terrorist organizations, saying Wednesday they only wished the designation had come sooner.

The State Department announced Tuesday …

MOGADISHU (AFP) — At least eight people, including two civilians, were killed in heavy fighting between soldiers and insurgents Wednesday in northern Mogadishu, witnesses told AFP.

“I witnessed the death of three Ethiopian Woyanne troops. They were killed by bullets …

Many of you may have seen the spider that has started crawling here. Some readers say it is creeping them out. Can any one guess why it is here?…

Are We in the Gray Area?

By Afura Burtukana

Despotic governments all over the world almost always face resistance. The forms of resistance range from civil disobedience to armed struggle. Philosophers and activists have argued for and against both kind …

By Yilma bekele

Human knowledge is an accumulation of experiences building on what works and discarding the mishaps. Thus we look back and see what others did when faced with the predicament as we are today. There is no lack …

The famous Ethiopian singer Tamrat Mola is gravely ill. Ethiopian Television Network will air a live fundraising event to assist Artist Tamrat Mola’s needs for further treatment abroad. Tamirat needs your help to get the right medical service as soon …

Marathon medallist’s claim about Beijing Olympics purely personal

(Xinhua) – The Ethiopian ambassador to China said on Wednesday the world marathon record holder Haile Gebrselassie’s statement about not to compete in the Beijing Olympic marathon is a personal …

By Omar Faruk By Aweys Yusuf and Abdi Sheikh

MOGADISHU, (Reuters) – Battles erupted in Somalia’s capital on Wednesday between Islamist rebels and Ethiopian Woyanne troops backing the government a day after the United Nations said it was …

The Woyanne-controlled Electoral Board of Ethiopia has once again postponed its decision on the legal status of the Unity for Democracy and Justice Party (Andinet). The Board officials told Andinet Party officials to come back on Friday. This is the …

By Henry K. Lee, San Francisco Chronicle

UNION CITY — A teenage boy accused of fatally shooting a recent Union City high school graduate at a party last summer is now facing charges as an adult, records show.

Roberto Moreno, …

Is there any group that is more terrorist than Woyanne? The fact that the State Department ignores Woyanne’s crimes against humanity, including forced starvation, mass murder of civilians, rape, torture, etc. (all reported by Red Cross and other international organizations), …

By Seman Fereja

Four articles — Andargatchew, Daniel, Girma and Bertukan. Andargatchew advocates for a violent form of struggle while Bertukan stands diametrically opposed to the thesis. Daniel supports a form of struggle similar to that of ANC; but he …

Statement from Tegbar

Tegbar has noticed the recent talk of armed struggle and whether or not Kinijt should seek such alternative. It is a question posed on Ethiopian Review, with various interesting responses including one that appears on ethiomedia. So, …

Gulf Daily News – A BAHRAINI teenager, who was allegedly attacked with a hammer by an Ethiopian housemaid, is recovering at the Salmaniya Medical Complex, it was revealed yesterday.

The 14-year-old from Riffa sustained a fracture on his skull, hospital …

Halifax Today – Police are investigating the deaths of a young mother and father whose bodies were discovered in their Leeds home in northern England. The couple, both aged 28, were discovered at a property in Beeston, on Sunday morning.…

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Following the recent article by Andargachew Tsige, which has revisited Kinijit’s method of peaceful struggle, there is a growing debate within the Kinijit family about whether it is possible to wage a peaceful struggle in Ethiopia in the face …

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Commentary by William Pesek

(Bloomberg) — Beijing has spent more than Ethiopia’s $13 billion economy improving its air quality. The marathon world-record holder, an Ethiopian, isn’t impressed. He’s taking a pass on running 26 miles (42 kilometers) in …

(Associated Press) MADRID, Spain — Haile Gebrselassie expects more athletes to follow his lead and drop out of some events at the Beijing Olympics because of the air pollution.

The two-time Olympic 10,000-meter champion said Monday he was disappointed about …

The Electoral Board of Ethiopia continues to play dirty game with the newly named Unity for Democracy and Justice (Andinet) party officials… Read more by zikkir News Service …

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(IAAF) Lisbon, Portugal – Haile Gebrselassie dominated the EDP Lisbon Half Marathon from the start and made a solitary race after the 10th kilometre en route to his victory in 59:15 In the women’s field the race had …

By MIKE GLOVER

Democrat Barack Obama expanded his fragile lead in delegates over rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on Saturday, picking up at least seven delegates as Iowa activists took the next step in picking delegates to the national convention.

Half …

(The Times) – Randlord-to-be? Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amoudi, who has apparently already made an offer for the Elchim Estate

Kidnap drama: The Sunday Times of April 17 1966 tells the story of the Glazer family’s ordeal. The stolen baby, …

By David Tannenbaum

I have the distinct pleasure of announcing that my photographic book on Ethiopia is now in print. The book is entitled:

An Ethiopian Album: A Photographic Journey Through Nature and Culture

In 248 pages and nearly 400 …

By Theo Gray, Popular Science

On Wednesday, the BBC reported that millions of dollars in gold at the central bank of Ethiopia has turned out to be fake: What were supposed to be bars of solid gold turned out to …

The Woyanne-controlled EAF is trying to force Haile Gebreselassie to run the Beijing Olympics marathon risking his health just to make the Chinese communists happy.

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Haile Gebrselassie told to obey rules

(Reuters) – WORLD record-holder Haile Gebrselassie cannot opt …

There has been a deadly explosion in a bus on the disputed border between Ethiopia and Eritrea.

Ethiopian [Woyanne] officials said at least seven people were killed and 10 wounded when the bus exploded in the Ethiopian-controlled town of Humera.…

Why doesn’t BBC investigate the illegal shipment of tones of gold bars from Ethiopian gold mines directly to London by Al Amoudi, in collaboration with his business partners, Azeb Mesfin, Sebhat Nega and other members of the Woyanne crime family?…

(Uploaded on Youtube by an American friend of Ethiopia)

Senator Feingold’s opening statement (1 of 15 video clips)
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Ethiopians for Obama is reaching out to the Ethiopian community and looking for volunteers to drive to Philadelphia this Sunday March 16th to help register Ethiopian-Americans to vote in the Pennsylvania Primary, which is being held on April 22nd. The …

Clinical Oncology Publishes Findings from First-Ever Initiative on Sustainable Breast Cancer Treatment in the Developing World

(Science Direct) – In response to the growing burden of cancer in the developing world, AstraZeneca, in partnership with Tikur Anbessa Hospital, …

By Mike Meno, The Gazette

The aromas of incense and freshly ground coffee filled the Takoma Park Community Center on Saturday during a reception for the city’s first art exhibit to exclusively showcase local Ethiopian artists.

The exhibit, which will …

The Woyanne-controlled Electoral Board of Ethiopia continues to play its dirty game against Kinijit, which renamed itself “Unity for Justice and Democracy Party.” After demanding that Kinijit leaders get a new name, this week, the board started to raise new …

Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
Released by the Department of State’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor

March 11, 2008

Human rights abuses reported during the year included: limitation on citizens’ right to change their government during the …

Evaluating U.S. Policy Objectives and Options on the Horn of Africa

Testimony Before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Subcommittee on African Affairs

March 11, 2008

Theresa Whelan, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs
Office of the …

Centering Human Rights in U.S. Policy on Somalia, Ethiopia and Eritrea

Subcommittee on African Affairs, Committee on Foreign Relations
United States Senate

Testimony by Lynn Fredriksson, Advocacy Director for Africa, Amnesty International USA

March 11, 2008

I would like to …

Evaluating U.S. Policy Objectives and Options on the Horn of Africa
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
Subcommittee on African Affairs

March 11, 2008

Testimony by David H. Shinn
Adjunct Professor, Elliott School of International Affairs
George Washington University

I thank …

(CNN) — Sen. Barack Obama will win Mississippi’s Democratic primary, CNN projects. Obama will also finish first in the Texas Democratic caucuses, which were held last week. He will get more delegates out of the state than rival Sen. Hillary …

Human Rights Watch
Press release

(New York, March 11, 2008) – The UN Security Council should strongly condemn serious abuses of civilians in Somalia and establish a commission of inquiry to identify individuals responsible for these crimes, Human Rights Watch …

MOGADISHU (AFP) — Stray bullets and molestors are only some of the dangers 11-year-old Abdi Mohamed Abdusamad faces when he chooses a place to sleep in the streets of Mogadishu.

War and poverty have thrown thousands of children into the …

By Abdullahi Dahir Moge

“I have no intention of jeopardising WFP’s good relations with the government of Ethiopia,” Ms Ingeborg told Abshir. She threw her hands wildly, in frustration. Then, she switched on the intercom in front of her. Gazing …

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Nearly 9 million people in Ethiopia’s pastoral regions will need food aid this year despite a projected bumper harvest for 2007/08, a U.S.-funded research group said on Tuesday.

“About eight million chronically food insecure people and …

Interview with Kinijit members of parliament Ato Assefa Hailu and Ato Amaha Aba Mecha who are currently in Asmara after escaping persecution by the Woyanne regime in Ethiopia (Part 5).

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Open Letter to Ethiopians: Concerning the discouragement that has taken such a huge toll on our movement for freedom, justice and equality.

By Obang Metho

Dear Fellow Ethiopian,

I am writing this letter to you to address the problem of …

Official sees September unveiling after wrinkles ironed out

(ANSA) – Addis Ababa – A holy monument returned to Ethiopia after years of foot-dragging is to be re-erected later this year after the final technical wrinkles are ironed out, …

ADDIS ABABA, March 10 (Reuters) – Ethiopia plans to build a railway network spanning 5,000 km (3,107 miles) to connect different parts of the vast Horn of Africa nation as it develops its energy and mineral resources, a minister said …

EL-ARISH, Egypt (AP) – Egyptian authorities shot and killed a Sudanese man trying to cross into Israel for work and detained eight other Africans early Monday, a security and hospital officials said.

Border guards opened fire at a group of …

(Garowe Online) – Five dead bodies were discovered and buried Sunday in the Somali capital after Ethiopian troops vacated 30th Avenue, a major thoroughfare that runs adjacent to Mogadishu’s main Bakara market.

The Ethiopian [Woyanne] army contingent had been stationed …

(AP) VALENCIA, Spain — World-record holder Haile Gebrselassie is almost certain to miss the marathon at the Beijing Olympics because of the city’s poor air quality.

The Ethiopian long-distance star has asthma and he fears damage to his health running …

BAIDOA, Somalia (Garowe Online) – The commander of the Somali army’s 17th Brigade said he quit and left the town of Dinsor Monday, citing lack of resources and the presence of a formidable enemy in the region.

Col. Osman Ahmed …

COMMENTARY

By Teddy Fikre

As an Ethiopian, and a person of the African Diaspora in general, it saddens me to see my people–our people–keep routing for our individual differences instead of coming together for our collective enrichment. I don’t know …

By Donald Levine

Whatever else Barack Obama’s presidential campaign signifies, it represents a concerted effort to transcend partisan animosities for the sake of solving problems–both domestic problems like unemployment, housing, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and environment, and a foreign policy that …

By Bob Ramsak for the IAAF

Ethiopian Tariku Bekele won the title in the men’s 3,000-meter race on Sunday at the 12th IAAF World Indoor Championships in Athletics in Valencia, Spain.

It shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone that …

Ethio Kinijit Switzerland Forum interviews Ato Bedru Adem today starting at 2:00 PM. It can be heard live at Ethiopian Broadcasting Network.…

The supreme council of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy Party (Kinijit) chose a new name today: “Unity for Justice and Democracy” (አንድነት ለለፍትህና ዴሞክራሲ).

Kinijit was forced to take this action today after the Woyanne-controlled Electoral Board of Ethiopia …

Senate African Affairs Subcommittee Schedules Hearing on U.S. Policy Options on the Horn of Africa

Dirksen Senate Office Building – SD 419
Tuesday, March 11 at 10:15 a.m.

COALTION FOR H.R. 2003 URGES ALL ETHIOPIANS IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO …

By MEAD GRUVER

CASPER, Wyo. (AP) – Sen. Barack Obama captured the Wyoming Democratic caucuses Saturday, seizing a bit of momentum in the close, hard-fought race with rival Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton for the party’s presidential nomination.

Obama generally has …