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The 20th Ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union 2013 in Pictures

Daily Updated images from The 20th Ordinary session of the Assembly of the African Union  

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Israel, US conduct deadly drug tests on Ethiopian women

The racist Israeli regime and the US intentionally test a deadly banned birth control drug on ethiopian women “The drug that the people are using is Depo-Provera. It’s being used on African American women by the Pfizer Corporation (the world’s … read more »

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Ethiopia: Rise of the Chee-Hippo Generation

The Silent World of Hippos on Planet Cheetah In my first weekly commentary of the new year, I “proclaimed” 2013 “Year of Ethiopia’s Cheetah Generation” (young people). I also promised to reach, teach and preach to Ethiopia’s youth this year … read more »

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Ethiopia: The EOTC Synod in Exile: Issues and Challenges

Introduction The reconciliation efforts underway between the EOTC home and exile synods seem to come to an abrupt halt. Technically speaking, it is the home synod who takes it to the limit. The ratification of a law that governs patriarch … read more »

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Ethiopian PM Hailemariam Desalegn elected African Union chairman

Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn was elected the African Union chairman on Sunday, taking over the one-year post from Benin’s President Thomas Boni Yayi. “It is with a great sense of honour and humility that I accept the chairperson of … read more »

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Desisa wins as Ethiopia sweeps Dubai Marathon

Lelisa Desisa was not far away from the world record in his debut race as Ethiopia swept the men’s and women’s podium at the Dubai Marathon on Friday. Desisa, 23, clocked 2 hours 4 minutes 45 seconds over the 42.195-kilometres … read more »

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Discussing Ethiopia’s Ethnic Nationalism and Ethnic Conflicts

by Fekade Shewakena Over the last couple of weeks, particularly following news that the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) foiled an assassination plot against Ato Abebe Gellaw, a journalist and political activist who heckled Meles Zenawi at a heads … read more »

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Ethiopia: Washington Update

By Mesfin Mekonen We have recently learned that Rep. Chris Smith has been invited by the Ethiopian government and the African Union to visit Ethiopia soon. Smith chairs the House Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organization Subcommittee. … read more »

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AFCON 2013: Burkina Faso v Ethiopia Preview

Ethiopia coach Swenet Bishaw has backed his team’s fans ahead of the African Nations Cup Group C clash with Burkina Faso, despite the fine imposed for bad behaviour against Zambia. Ethiopia fans reacted angrily to the sending off of Jemal … read more »

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