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Ethiopia: UAE Diaspora Bought U.S.$2.5 Million in Bonds

February 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

Ethiopians living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE ) have so far bought US$2.5 million worth of bonds for the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). They have also pledged to buy another $ 95,000 worth of bonds. … read more »

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Ethiopian-born Hanna Godefa Appointed Unicef Goodwill Ambassador

January 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

UNICEF Ethiopia has appointed the Ethiopian-born Hanna Godefa, acclaimed for her enthusiastic efforts in fund-raising for charities and such projects as the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam(GERD) as goodwill Ambassador of Human Rights. Hanna signed an agreement with Shadrack Omol, officer-in-charge … read more »

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