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March 31 2008

African Union Peacekeepers Say More Troops Needed to Stabilize War-Ravaged Somalia
African Union peacekeepers in Somalia say the year-old mission needs at least 20,000 troops to stabilized the war-ravaged country, 12,000 more than the mission's original mandate.

Lost shoe can't stop Bekele being crowned king of Holyrood
Even such talented opponents as Eritrea's Zersenay Tadese could not profit from the momentary mishap five minutes into the 12-kilometre race around Edinburgh's Holyrood Park. Had it happened later, Bekele might just have been in trouble. Tadese, the defending champion, had to settle for third place.

Ethiopia begins logistical deployment to Darfur hybrid force
Ethiopia, among other African countries sending peacekeeping forces to Sudan, offered 5000 peace keepers to Darfur but so far 1500 of them are accepted to join the hybrid force.

Ethiopia claims arresting suspects in China oil field attack
Ethiopia said on Sunday its security forces had arrested eight men suspected of involvement in last year's deadly raid on a Chinese oil venture, state media reported. The Ethiopian News Agency said the detainees were members of Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF), a separatist group fighting for the independence of ethnic Somalis in Ogaden.

US issues new travel warning against Eritrea
The United States has issued a fresh travel warning to Eritrea, due to domestic travel restrictions and the large number of troops massed along its border with arch-rival Ethiopia. "American citizens considering travel within Eritrea should be aware of the presence of large numbers" of rival troops along the disputed Eritrean-Ethiopian border and "acute political tensions between the two countries."

Cracks appear in the Somali Opposition in Eritrea
The Asmara Based Somali opposition is facing its first major political test since it was formed in August last year when more than three hundred Somalis convened in the Eritrean capital, Asmara. Many issues that were not addressed for reasons of momentary solidarity are now resurfacing in the opposition. A couple of months ago Al Shabaab insurgents in Mogadishu distanced themselves from the Asmara based group.

March 29 2008

Ethiopians swarm in Somali port town
CFTC to Send a Delegation to Ethiopia to Provide Technical Assistance to the Ethiopian Commodity Exchange Authority
Eritrea´s Repressive Rule Gets an Israeli Slap in the Face

March 28 2008

TERI to set up Centre in Ethiopia
Ethiopian Flower Exports May Rise to $186 Million
It’s hard work for the youth in Eritrea
Ethiopian admits importing illegal plant

March 27 2008

Global Energy Lays Groundwork for Project in Ethiopia
WB's Education for All to provide 70 mln USD to Ethiopia
E.Africa to lead continent with 6.6%growth rate in ‘08

March 26 2008

UNICEF seeks 650 million dollars for Ethiopia sanitation
Arrests over Ethiopia's fake gold
Relief Groups Warn of Worsening Humanitarian Situation in Somalia
Eritrea lures business to war-ravaged port

March 25 2008

New Victims of Eritrea’s Spiraling Economy: Foreign Opposition Groups
Ethiopian ambassador: Ethiopia does not need political reform
Does Djibouti Need France Anymore? Its President Says “No”
Eritrean ambassador: Jerusalem must repatriate 'deserters'

March 24 2008

University expert leads Ethiopian dig
Rep. Donald Payne's Animus for Ethiopians Finally Exposed
Unsettled scores syndrome
Eritrea among worst violators of religious rights
Egypt arrests 70 Eritrean migrants

March 22 2008

Shabiya admits there was fighting on March 17 and blames Ethiopia
Egyptian dreams and plans for Ethiopia
Profile: Somalia's Islamic 'lads'
Eritrea rejects US human rights accusations

March 21 2008

India to collaborate with Ethiopia in leather sector
Ethiopia's price hikes 'normal'
Fake gold suspects denied bail in Ethiopia

March 20 2008

Fighting reported between Ethiopian and Eritrean forces at Zalambesa front
Ethiopia lifts flour, grains taxes to ease inflation
Ethiopia claims 3,000 Eritreans crossed border in six months
Somalia Analyst Considers al-Shbab Terrorist Group Designation By US

March 19 2008

Ethiopia PM Introduces Tough Anti-Inflation Measures
Somali UN peace force considered
Designation of Al-Shabaab changes to Al-Terrorist
On February 29, 2008, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice designated al-Shabaab as a Foreign Terrorist Organization under Section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (as amended) and as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist under Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 (as amended).

Warning the video is highly graphic. Al-Shabaab's disgraceful actions on dead bodys, god knows who the dead are. Mind you those are dead people, they can't feel pain at all. The only thing it show is how barbaric and animalistc they are. Listen to the song it is in Arabic, remember there are no arabs in Somalia. Why are they singing in Arabic then?

March 18 2008

Ethiopia seeks peaceful outcome to Eritrea border dispute
South Africa and Ethiopia are to maximise trade and capacity between the two countries
U.N.: Eritrea Obstructing Mission

March 17 2008

Young Ethiopian develops Learning Software for the Blind
Dejena Endowment fully rehabilitates 16,000 hectares of depleted land in Tigray State
Germany donates mine detectors to Ethiopia
Shocking Violation of Women´s Rights in Eritrea

March 16 2008

Somali Islamist leader rejects talks with gov't
Ethiopian billionaire eyes R200m property
Eritrea deports 622 Ethiopians to their country
Made in Ethiopia, leather

March 15 2008

Two Senior NBE Officials Join Four Others in Custody in Gold Scandal
Gebrselassie told to obey Ethiopian rules for Beijing

March 14 2008

Blast In Humera kills eight and wounds 27
UN Urges Eritrea to Cooperate
MUSLIMS KILL WORSHIPER IN CHURCH ATTACKS
Rats gnaw away Ethiopian farmer's life savings

March 13 2008

Fake fears over Ethiopia's gold
Elephants without borders
Islamists behead 3 soldiers in Somalia

March 12 2008

Refused logistics support in Eritrea, Indian troops return
'Web enemies' targeted in cyber-protests
Ethiopian artists connect community to homeland
Ethio-Japan cultural, people-to-people tie firm foundation

March 11 2008

Rare Display Of Power

March 10 2008

Special report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea
Ethiopa's Gebreselassie to miss Olympics marathon over pollution fears
Not so fond farewell to Eritrea

March 08 2008

Some UN troops in Eritrea being sent home for now: UN report
Eritrean opposition radio starts broadcasting from Ethiopia
Adam, Eve landed here when Allah/God sent them out from Heavens

March 07 2008

Dutch investors to establish olive oil extraction factory
UN council should act on Eritrea-Ethiopia - Ban
UK teacher escapes Ethiopia jail
Ethiopian Premium Coffee Prices Rise on Export Demand
Mountains of the Moon: Crossing Ethiopia
Tamil Tiger links with Islamist terrorist groups

March 06 2008

French Wine from Ethiopia
WFP'S Deputy Executive Director arrives in Ethiopia
Islamic fighters move into Somali town

March 05 2008

What It Takes to Build Commodity Exchange
As the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) becomes reality, ELENI ZAUDE GABRE-MADHIN (PhD), chief of party for the Exchange Project, reflects on what it takes to build an exchange and where her efforts are in the development of Ethiopia�s first of its kind organised commodity marketing system.

Ethiopia wins U.S. trademark rights for coffee brand
First group of UN peacekeepers temporarily relocate out of Eritrea
US names Somalia al-Qaeda wanted
GLOBAL: An Ethiopian solution to costly food aid

March 04 2008

Eritrea claims UN supports Ethiopia in border deadlock
Ethiopia briefs Europeans on investments
Ethiopian Farmers Have New Market for Products
Existence of Israeli bases denied by Eritrean Embassy

March 03 2008

US airstrike hits al Qaeda safe house in Somalia
Despite hindrances, UN completes regrouping of blue helmets in Eritrea
Teacher faces jail in Ethiopia after helping to expose paedophiles at a children�s charity
Key leaders absent in Ethiopia polls
Science With Africa Conference Opens in Ethiopia's Capital
Rep. Donald Payne's Misguided Africa Policy Ignores Eritrean Terror Ties While Undermining Somalia and Ethiopia--Why?
UNHCR to shut down two Sudanese refugee camps

March 01 2008

China, Ethiopia to work on hydropower
Latest Eritrean obstruction of relocation efforts strands over 100 blue helmets
Young generation responsible to protect shining victory of Adowa: President Girma
City Lease Board Approves Big AU Expansion Plans

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