May 13

• Lifesaving Mother and Child Care in the Sidama Mountains [press release]

  MSF

  Aroressa is a beautiful, green mountainous area, with small coffee plantations irrigated by natural waterfalls and streams that meander down the steep slopes of the valleys, with... Read more »

• Ethiopia Arrests Minister, Corrupt Govt Officials

  Sudan Tribune

  The Federal Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission of Ethiopia (FEACC) on Saturday announced that it has detained 13 high-profile government officials and individuals on graft... Read more »

• Govt Report Cites Widespread Accounting Irregularities

  Addis Fortune

  The Federal Auditor General reported to Parliament on Tuesday, April 30, 2013, that various government institutions had auditing errors worth a total of 6.5 billion Br during the... Read more »

• Ethiopian Dreamliner Bounces Back

  The Herald

  ETHIOPIAN Airlines' latest acquisition, the Boeing 787-800 Dreamliner, returned to Harare skies on Thursday last week ahead of its deployment to service the Harare-Addis... Read more »

• Ethiopia Detains Top Tax, Business Men

  Addis Fortune

  Melaku Fenta, director general of the Ethiopian Revenues & Customs Authority (ERCA), Gebrewahed W. Giorgis, the most feared deputy of Melaku, and Eshetu W. Semayat, chief... Read more »

• A Letter From Addis Ababa [analysis]

  Daily Trust

  This week, your correspondent is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, for the African Public Relations Association (APRA) Annual Summit. Themed "Rising Africa: The Imperative of... Read more »

• Dr. Tedros Urges Ethiopians in the UK to Engage in Country's Nation Building Activities

  Ethiopia Government

  Ethiopian Foreign Minister, Dr. Tedros Adhanom, during an official two-day visit met with members of the Ethiopian Diaspora in the UK yesterday (May 12) where he discussed timely... Read more »

May 10

• Ethiopian Journalists Hope New Council Will Ease Restrictions

  IPS

  Several Ethiopian publications are coming together to set up a 'press council' with the hope of easing restrictions on the media in Ethiopia. Read more »

• Violation of Freedom of Expression in Ethiopia [document]

  Pambazuka

  Statement delivered at the 53rd ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights in Banjul, Gambia Read more »

• Watching American Diplocrisy in Ethiopia [opinion]

  Pambazuka

  The US has been practicing diplocrisy in Ethiopia for the past two decades. It has propped up the regime of the late Meles Zenawi with billions of dollars of 'development' and... Read more »

May 9

• Ethiopia's Journey From Poverty to Prosperity [guest blog]

  WEF

  The walia is a species of ibex found only in northern Ethiopia. Some 40 years ago, with fewer than 200 left, the walia was in danger of extinction. It remains an endangered... Read more »

• Hotel Standards to Be Implemented in Three Months

  Addis Fortune

  The long awaited standards and requirements for hotels, restaurants, lodges and motels will be implemented within the coming three months. Read more »

May 8

• Ethiopia-Kenya Power Line to Be Funded By World Bank, AfDB

  Ethiopia Government

  The World Bank and African Development Bank are set to provide 80 percent of the finances needed for the construction of the Ethio-Kenya power transmission line. Read more »

• Ethiopia Deplores Slaying of UN Peacekeeper, Tribal Leader

  Sudan Tribune

  The Ethiopian government on Tuesday condemned the killing of an Ethiopian peacekeeper and a tribal leader in the contested Abyei region, which is claimed by both Sudan and South... Read more »

• UK to Assist Ethiopia, Tanzania in Tax Collection

  Ethiopia Government

  The UK has announced that it will work with the Tanzanian and Ethiopian governments in capacity building projects aimed at improving the countries' respective tax administrations. Read more »

• Foreign Minister Meets With Kuwait Parliamentary Delegation

  Ethiopia Government

  Foreign Minister Dr. Tedros on Tuesday (May 7th) met a 10-man parliamentary delegation from the State of Kuwait. During the discussions, Dr. Tedros appreciated the historical... Read more »

• State Minister Dawano Meets Deputy Chairperson of the AU

  Ethiopia Government

  State Minister Dewano Kedir, the head of the National OAU/AU Golden Jubilee Anniversary Organizing Secretariat, met with Dr. Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairperson of the African... Read more »

• Dr. Tedros Meets With Norway's Special Envoy for Sudan

  Ethiopia Government

  Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Dr. Tedros Adhanom today (May 7th) met Norwegian Special Envoy for Sudan, Mr. Endre Stiansen. Discussions covered bilateral and regional issues of... Read more »

May 7

• African Ministers Host Women and Gender Conference in Addis

  Premium Times

  African Ministers of Women and Gender Affairs will on Thursday begin a week-long conference in Addis Ababa, to adopt new strategies to enhance the economic capacity of women... Read more »

• Security Council Press Statement On Abyei [document]

  UN

  The following press statement was issued today by Security Council President Menan Kodjo ( Togo): Read more »

• Fewer Days for Traders to Move Coffee At ECX

  Addis Fortune

  Twenty day expiration due to storage issues; weight, moisture rules adjusted as well Read more »

• Black Hole - Remittances Continue Rise but People Still Turn to Black Market

  Addis Fortune

  The last few days before Easter are busy at most banks, crowded by people that visit the branches to send or receive money. Read more »

• Billion Birr Retail Enterprise Under Formation

  Addis Fortune

  A spirited negotiation is taking place between Ethiopian authorities and senior managers of Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retail firm, on the prospect the latter will... Read more »

• South African Company Sues Habesha Cement for Commission

  Addis Fortune

  South African company, Arkadel PTY, has filed suit against Habesha CementS.C., claiming they failed to pay 27 million Br in brokerage fees. The Eight Bench of the Federal High... Read more »

• Small Spirits - Popularity, Molasses Shortage, Combine to Cause Local Liquor Conundrum

  Addis Fortune

  The shortages of liquor supplies from local manufacturers had many retailers and bar owners facing the plight of empty shelves. This holiday season, however, things are looking up. Read more »