Tag Archives: Arab World

Ethiopia: Saudi Arabia torturing refuges, what a shame!

By Dejenie A. Lakew Inter- governmental, economic and cultural relations are meant – to create awareness , strengthen social relations and benefit common citizens. Ethiopia and Ethiopians, the Islamic world and its people – It is documented in their holy … read more »

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Suddenly it is the Ethiopians!

Suddenly the Ethiopians have become the greatest danger to our society! The issue of the illegal foreigners has been narrowed down to a single nationality. Nobody asked how the Ethiopians were able to enter our country in such large numbers. … read more »

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ASSECAA’s Peace Commission meeting starts in Ethiopia

The 3rd session of Peace and Conflict Resolution Commission of the Association of Senates, Shoora and Equivalent Councils in Africa and the Arab World (ASSECAA) bigan Saturday in Ethiopia, with participation of Yemen. At the opening of the session, organized … read more »

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Ethiopia: Merits of the recent mutiny in Eritrea

By Robele Ababya, This writing is prompted by: (i) the recent Mutiny in Eritrea in so far as its merits of orderly change of regime in Eritrea and the ensuing better relations with Ethiopia are concerned; and (ii) the warming … read more »

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“Independent Eritrea” A crumbling nation and a tragedy Part.2

Ghirmay Yeibio, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. The Beginning The bible is not only a spiritual book but also a book of wisdom.   I would like to begin Part 2 of my article “Independent Eritrea” -  A crumbling nation and a tragedy, … read more »

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Ethiopians in the Middle East

By Teklu Abate (PhD) Introduction Twenty years ago, my cousin returned from the Middle East totally incapacitated, physically as well as psychologically. I recall that people were talking about her doomsday, that she threw herself down from her employer’s many-storey … read more »

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Arab Spring: Will it ever drift south?

It is almost predictable. Soon, angry, red-eyed Arab youths will be on the move again. Not that the great trek for them has ended anyway, but this time they will fill squares in the Arab world to commemorate the second … read more »

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President Mohamed Morsy of Egypt addresses 67th UN General Assembly

Egypt President highlights Palestine issue as key concern Addressing the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since becoming his country’s first democratically and freely elected civilian President, Egypt’s Mohamed Morsy today highlighted his nation’s progress over the past … read more »

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Death of US Ambassador in Libya Marks the Collapse of Washington’s Middle Eastern Policy

Dmitry MININ They that sow the wind, shall reap the whirlwind The recent tragedy provoked by the release of the movie “Innocence of Muslims” – the killing of US ambassador Christopher Stevens and three members of the US consulate staff … read more »

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The failure of the Arab “State” and its opposition

After one year of the Arab uprisings that initially exploded in Tunisia and swept like wildfire throughout the Arab world, it became very clear that the spark, which has resulted in the removal of three oppressors so far, was spontaneous. … read more »

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THE AFRICAN UNION WELCOMES THE SIGNING BY SEYCHELLES, THE COMOROS AND TANZANIA OF AGREEMENTS ON THE DELIMITATION OF THEIR MARITIME BORDERS

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, February 20, 2012/African Press Organization (APO)/ — On 17 February 2012, in Victoria, Seychelles, and as part of the implementation of the African Union Border Programme (AUBP), the Governments of the Comoros, the Seychelles and Tanzania signed … read more »

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Moroccan govt calls for calm after riots

Rabat – Morocco’s Communications Minister Mustapha Khelfi called on Friday for talks and a return to calm after violent clashes between youths and police in the northeastern town of Taza, where dozens were injured. “Calm prevails in Taza and we … read more »

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IMF working with Tunisia on crisis

Tunis – The director of the International Monetary Fund says her organisation has been working closely with Tunisian authorities since the revolution to cope with the current economic crisis. Christine Lagarde said on Thursday at the conclusion of her two … read more »

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ESAT as a citizen media/ journalism: a short treatise

By De Birhan Media Staffers and bloggers Team – Intro During the recent popular revolts in the Arab world such as Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, and Yemen, the incumbents have stooped all the essential tools of citizen journalism such as SMS … read more »

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Progressive True Believers and Islamic Jihad

[This review was originally posted on LiveLeak.com.] Jamie Glazov connects the dots between the totalitarian massacres of the 20th century, murder in the name of Islam and the mutual attraction between the radical Left and radical Islamists. Both the radical … read more »

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Some politicians in the first democratic government of Tunisia

The three parties in the new coalition government of Tunisia have months, not years, to deliver on unemployment, political reform and economic growth. Exactly two months after Tunisia’s October 23 elections, a peaceful transfer of power took place—a rarity in … read more »

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Morocco mega mall on target

Casablanca – Inaugurated by popstar Jennifer Lopez in front of the cream of Moroccan society, Casablanca’s first mega mall, complete with two-story-high aquarium, is dripping with glamour and luxury. While developers describe it as a step bringing Morocco closer to … read more »

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Tunisia Marks First Anniversary of Uprising

Tunisia marks the year anniversary on Saturday, December 17 of the self-immolation of Mohammed Bouazizi, whose act of protest triggered a revolution in the North African country – and the wider popular uprising now known as the “Arab Spring.” While … read more »

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Tunisia president asks for 6-month political truce

Tunisia’s new president on Wednesday asked for a six-month political truce and a moratorium on strikes and protests, warning that otherwise the country would be committing “collective suicide”. Tunisia electrified the Arab world when it overthrew its autocratic leader in … read more »

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Israel and the Blame Game

“No excuses and no more in your face about what can’t be proven” by Ken Smith I admit upfront that I know even less than you do (the reader), about the twisted and fragmented history of Israel and it’s interactions … read more »

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Moroccan opposition warns of silent majority

Morocco’s parliamentary election shows most people are not interested in King Mohammed’s reforms, the main opposition group said, vowing to push ahead with protests to press for a constitutional monarchy and an end to corruption. Final results from Friday’s vote, … read more »

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Tunisia leaders announce govt plan

Tunis – The main winners of Tunisia’s elections announced late on Monday the shape of the country’s interim government ahead of the first meeting of its newly-elected assembly. Tunisians on October 25 elected a body to write a new constitution … read more »

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Morocco Islamists seek to follow Tunisia’s example

Morocco’s moderate Islamists believe they can win an election this month, buoyed by the resurgence of Islamists in the region since the “Arab Spring” uprisings, but predict opponents will use fraud to try to keep them out of power. The … read more »

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Tunisia’s reform council congratulated

Tunis – Tunisia’s interim president Foued Mebazaa on Thursday congratulated a top-level council for “succeeding in its mission” of steering through political and electoral reforms as it wound up its work. Presided by jurist Yahd Ben Achour, the last meeting … read more »

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Obama hails Tunisia as ‘inspiration’ of Arab Spring

President Barack Obama heralded Tunisia’s progress toward democracy after a White House meeting with Prime Minister Beji Caid Sebsi on Friday, awarded for the country’s “inspiration” of the Arab Spring. “The United States has enormous stake in seeing success in … read more »

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Tunisia ready for elections

New York – Tunisia’s foreign minister said on Tuesday his government is ready for October 23 elections, the first since a rebellion overthrew the country’s longtime dictator sparking an unprecedented wave of pro-democracy uprisings across the Arab world. Mouldi Kefi … read more »

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EU observer says optimistic about Tunisia vote

The head of the European Union mission to observe Tunisia’s election next month said on Wednesday he was optimistic about the first test of the country’s democracy since it ousted its leader in a revolution. Tunisians electrified the Arab world … read more »

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Tunisian Ben Ali appeal trial date set

Tunis – The appeal trial for relatives of Tunisia’s ousted leader Tunisian Zine el Abidine Ben Ali and his wife Leila Trabelsi was set to October 3 by a Tunis appeals court on Monday. The relatives of the deposed dictator … read more »

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