Tigrai Online/June 2009 archive

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June 30 2009

US Looks to Expand Development Aid to Strategic Partner Ethiopia
"The deep relationship between the United States and Ethiopia is based on a number of shared values, shared concerns," said Lew. "The strategic relationship remains a very important one, and we value it. I think it is mutually valued by the government of Ethiopia and the government of the United States."
Editors comment: There was huge expectations by the extremists in the Diaspora the Obama administration will be cooling the relationship or downright hostile to the EPRDF government in Ethiopia. Some of their websites were talking about trying one more time the banana revolution like they did after the 2005 election. Everyone knows the Ginbot-7 fiasco a few weeks ago. The extremists with the help of shabiya tried and they are still trying to lobby some USA officials to get them to pass resolutions that damage the deep relationship between the United States and Ethiopia. After all the cries and in Washington DC and European capitals on one hand, and blackmailing working with ONLf, Al Qaida and Somali Islamic Courts to destabilize Ethiopia on the other, they did not go an inch to achieve their goal which is destroying Ethiopia and the people of Tigrai. The article below by Peter Heinlein is a fine example of the Diaspora extremists’ failure and the Obama administration is warming up to the Ethiopian government’s efforts to bring the country to the 21st century. Extremism and resistance to democracy in Ethiopia is futile. Comment on this article

Somali hardline Islamists threaten Ethiopia
"I'm telling the people that it's time we attacked Ethiopia, who are our Christian neighbours," Sheikh Abdiqani Mohamed Yusuf said on a radio station controlled by the al Shabaab rebels in the southern port of Kismayu. "We have to invade their country, like they did to our country. This is our best chance," he said. "The people should be ready to take part in jihad."

Former SM resident opens home for elderly in Ethiopia
“When you do for yourself, you always want more,” Gobezie said of her work. “When you do something for somebody (else), that’s the only time you are happy inside. I have never been happier in my life.”

Ethiopia reports another case of A/H1N1 flu
Ethiopia has found another case of influenza A/H1N1, bringing the confirmed number of the disease in the country to three, the country's Ministry of Health reported on Monday.

The Hardest Places in the World to Find a Bathroom
Not only does Eritrea rank worst in Africa, but it ranks worst in the world in terms of the percentage of people without access to improved sanitation facilities.What do you think?

June 29 2009

President Sharif says ‘clashes against the TFG are planned by Eritrean officials in Somalia’
Noble Travel Agency Gets Ethiopian Airlines Contract
Saudi Arabian medical team providing medical service

June 28 2009

UN report says Ethiopia to maintain robust growth in 2009, 2010
Ethiopia's Orthodox patriarch cops out on revealing plan for public viewing
US Department of state Daily Press Briefing Washington, DC
China signs multi-million dollar deal for Ethiopian road
Rich should compensate Africa for global warming: Ethiopian PM

June 26 2009

Ethiopian rebels arrested for dam raid
US sends weapons to Somali government
Ethiopian terror suspects denied bail
Kenya poised to intervene in Somalia

June 25 2009

Ethiopia not ruling out troops return to Somalia
Somali Islamists cut off hands, feet of thieves
Ethiopians win Shelter Island 10K
Council Passes Bill on Dirty Money
The Ark, Ethiopia and Jesus’ return

June 24 2009

Will Ethiopia’s PM step down?
Ethiopia's annual inflation slows to 14.2 pct in May
Uganda ready to back Somali
Eritrea: A Nation’s Tragedy

June 23 2009

Ethiopia's Meles says preparing to step down
Editor's comment: Prime Minister Meles’s decision to step down should be applauded and encouraged by everyone. There are those who feel that he is the only one that can lead the country at these chaotic times, but we at Tigrai Online believe we have many qualified Ethiopians that can lead the country and it is about time to see a fresh face and idea. It is very noble for Prime Minister Meles to entertain the idea of leaving office volunteerly.
Extremists sentence Somalis to amputations
Excerpts from an FT interview with Meles Zenawi, prime minister of Ethiopia
Kenya rejects call for military help in Somalia
Ethiopia Says World Bank to Blame for Power Blackouts