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1. Ethiopian Jobs: How to Overcome the Experience Barrier November 19, 2009 In recent years, there has been a vast increase in number of higher institutions, colleges and universities across Ethiopia. Every year, more than one hundred thousand students graduate with degrees and diplomas in various fields. The number has gotten so high that a significant number of graduates are unable to find jobs in Ethiopia. Although a lot of job opportunities exist, there are not quite enough Ethiopian jobs to accommodate all these new graduates. The incompatibility between the number of new graduates and the available jobs is only one of the reasons for the difficulty in find... (read more) Author: Rahel Michael

2. African Leaders Discouraged But Undaunted by Climate Talks Outlook November 17, 2009 Africa's climate summit negotiators say they are discouraged by the outlook for next month's Copenhagen talks, but will insist on a political deal that meets their demands. Members of Africa's negotiating team met to finalize a continental strategy for the talks.Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (file photo)Their hopes for a legally-binding climate treaty in Copenhagen have been dashed, but Africa's climate-summit negotiators remain undaunted. The lead negotiator, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi, says the same goals could be achieved by a political deal that leads to a treaty in the... (read more)

3. Al-Shabab Accuses ONLF of Aiding Islamist Rival in Somalia November 17, 2009 The spokesman for Somalia's militant al-Shabab group in Kismayo says members of the Ethiopia-based rebel group, Ogaden National Liberation Front, are fighting alongside one of the factions of al-Shabab's former Islamist ally, Hizbul Islam, in the south of the country. The accusation runs counter to Ethiopia's claim that the ONLF has ties to al-Shabab.  Al-Shabaab fighters on patrol in Mogadishu (File)Al-Shabab's spokesman for the Jubba regions, Hassan Yacqub, spoke to local reporters late Monday, following a day of heavy fighting between the militant group and forces led by Islamist lea... (read more)

4. Ogaden Rebels say 626 Ethiopian Troops Killed in Clashes November 16, 2009 A rebel group in Ethiopia's restive Ogaden region says it has killed 626 government troops in heavy fighting near the border with neighboring Somalia. The government has dismissed the claim as 'a complete fabrication'.A communiqué sent to news agencies by e-mail says a multi-front offensive launched by the Ogaden National Liberation Front November 10th is still in progress. The communiqué, believed to be sent from ONLF offices in Europe, says 626 Ethiopian troops have died, and the statement says the battlefields are littered with bodies of soldiers.It describes ONLF casualties... (read more)

5. The History from Ethiopian Coffee November 16, 2009 Coffee has become one of the staple beverages in our lives. The intense flavor, distinctive aroma and the special stimulating effect made it so popular among people. Nevertheless, not all of us know about the history of coffee and where it originated. Ethiopia is one of the countries that highly exports Arabica coffee beans, and it is also the birthplace of coffee. Ethiopian coffee is the major agriculture exports of Ethiopia and they were first to discover that coffee beans or coffee has the ability to keep people awake for long periods. In their native language, coffee beans were primaril... (read more) Author: Chris Cornell

6. Ethiopia's Meles says US at Fault for Africa's Econ Woes November 13, 2009 Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (file photo)Ethiopia Prime Minister Meles Zenawi says failures in the U.S. financial system are largely to blame for Africa's economic crisis, and pointed to China as a possible key to recovery.  Our correspondent in Addis Ababa has details of the Ethiopian leader's keynote address to the annual African Economic Conference.Speaking to an audience of academics and policymakers, Ethiopia Prime Minister Meles Zenawi painted a gloomy picture of Africa's economic outlook.  He said the theme of the conference, fostering development in the current econo... (read more)

7. A little coffee history November 04, 2009 “Black as the devil, hot as hell, pure as an angel, sweet as love.” It's one of the reasons for a morning smile for many people. While i was browsing for informations about coffee i found out that the coffee been plant has been discovered in south west Ethiopia. Story says it has been discovered by a goatherd named Kaldi in the 9th century. Kaldi, noticed his flock energised behaviour ( myth says they were dancing) after nibbling some strange red berries from a bush. He tryed the berries himself and amazed by their powers ran to a nearby monastery with his discovery. The holy man to whom he... (read more) Author: Corina Constantin

8. Ethiopia Biodiversity Law Threatens Food Aid Shipments November 02, 2009 Ethiopia is reviewing a newly-passed law that could restrict imports of food aid at a time when millions of its people are suffering from severe malnutrition. VOA's Peter Heinlein in Addis Ababa reports on the unintended consequences of a regulation designed to protect Ethiopia's biodiversity.A dry corn field in EthiopiaEthiopia's parliament passed the Proclamation on Bio Safety with little notice on the final day before its summer recess in July. There was no debate, and no dissenting votes.The proclamation gives the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority power to block the import of ... (read more)

9. Frankincense Oil, Buy Frankincense Oil, Pure Frankincense essential oil November 02, 2009 Frankincense Oil Frankincense essential oil is steam distillated from the gum resins of Boswellia trees. It is also known as Olibanum and is native to the Red Sea region, growing throughout North East Africa and produced in Somalia, Ethiopia, South Arabia, China and India. The name Frankincense is derived from the French 'franc', meaning 'pure' and the Latin 'incensium', meaning 'to smoke'. It has been used extensively as an incense in religious purposes for centuries and aids in meditation and prayers. Pure Frankincense essential oil is thin and light yellow i... (read more) Author: Ankur Tandon

10. Ethiopia Party, Some Opposition Groups Agree On Election Conduct Code November 02, 2009 Ethiopia's ruling party and three opposition groups have agreed on a Code of Conduct for parliamentary elections scheduled for next May. Other opposition parties that boycotted the Code of Conduct talks will still be bound by the rules.Ethiopia's Communications Minister Bereket Simon says parliamentary elections will be held next May 23rd. The last vote in May, 2005 triggered protests that resulted in the deaths of hundreds of anti-government demonstrators and the imprisonment of many opposition leaders.Bereket says a Code of Conduct to be signed Friday among the ruling Ethiopian People's Revo... (read more)

11. Can Ethiopia's Electoral Code Guarantee Fair Elections? November 01, 2009 Ethiopia's parliament is set to adopt an electoral code agreed on by Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's ruling party and three of the opposition groups challenging his rule in elections next May. A coalition of eight other parties boycotted negotiations on the code, saying it fails to address their concerns that the system is rigged in the ruling party's favor. VOA's Peter Heinlein in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa examines the possibilities for a democratic opening in a country seen by many as a de facto one-party state.Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (file photo)Prime Minister Meles s... (read more)

12. African Leaders Study Plans to Solve Darfur's Troubles October 29, 2009 African Union Commission President Jean Ping (L) speaks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi during an African Union summit in Abuja, Nigeria, 29 Oct 2009The African Union panel charged with recommending ways to end the six-year conflict in Sudan's Darfur region says a special court to try those charged with atrocities in Darfur is a priority. The high-level panel on Sudan, led by Thabo Mbeki, delivered its report to African leaders at a meeting in Abuja. Briefing the Abuja meeting, which was chaired by Nigeria's President Umaru Yar'Adua, former South African president Thabo Mbeki said... (read more)

13. Many Severely Malnourished Children in Ethiopia at Risk Of Death October 23, 2009 Okule Buli helps her five-year old daughter Jamila sit up in her bed in the Intensive Care Unit of a medical center run by Medecins Sans Frontiers in Kuyera, Ethiopia, 02 Sep 2008 The United Nations Children's Fund warns many children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in Ethiopia are at risk of death. The United Nations says 6.2 million people in the country are in need of food aid, the highest number for 25 years when one million people died of famine. Several years of erratic rainfall, high food and fuel prices and the global financial meltdown have robbed Ethiopia of its ability to ... (read more)

14. Ethiopia Again Struggles to Treat Malnutrition October 15, 2009 A dry corn field in EthiopiaHunger is again stalking East Africa. The United Nations says 20 million people will need emergency food aid before the end of this year in six nations - Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, Uganda and Sudan. Poverty and drought are challenging the best efforts of the government and international aid agencies to save the lives of malnutrition victims.Driving through Ethiopia's countryside, it is hard to imagine a food shortage.But these lush fields mask what experts call a "green" drought, one of the worst in recent memory. Three years of poor rains have dealt a... (read more)

15. Top Reason to visit Ethiopia October 16, 2009 Ethiopia is an amazing mix of wonders, a land of contrasts and extremes; remote and wild places. It has historic sites, flourishing wildlife, magnificent landscape and unique culture. Easy to reach: There are easy flights available to and from Bole International Airport connecting it to the rest of Ethiopia and other countries of Africa, North America and Asia. Accommodation: Being one of the oldest countries of this world, Ethiopia is a popular tourist destination. There are many luxury hotels and resorts, as well as budget hotels which are comfortable and hospitable. Nightli... (read more) Author: Dorte Marine

16. Ethiopia Establishes National Commodity Exchange October 16, 2009 Furthermore, agriculture is expected to provide food for the population and raw material and capital for the industrialization of the economy. The countrys development strategy is based on Agriculture Development Led Industrialization ADLI and is heavily dependent on the transformation of this sector. However, Ethiopias tradition bound agriculture failed not only to feed the growing population but also serve as an engine of industrialization and economic development. The sector faces various challenges. Among others, these include natural endowment, archaic technology and limited resources. ... (read more) Author: pulkit jhamb

17. Report: Africa at 'Alarming' Levels of Hunger October 14, 2009 A new report on global hunger raises serious alarms about the continuing high levels of hunger in a number of African countries. The eight countries worldwide reported to still suffer the most from a lack of food are all found in the sub-Saharan Africa region. A malnourished child is watched over by her mother at a treatment center in Shashamane, southern Ethiopia (File)The Global Hunger Index released on Wednesday showed that 29 countries globally are classified as having "alarming" or "extremely alarming" levels of hunger. Twenty-one of those countries are located in Africa. The resear... (read more)

18. Enjoy Coffee At Home October 14, 2009 Having a cup of coffee has been a very popular pastime for almost everybody. Be it in the workplace, coffee shops or even in the comforts of our very own homes, we get to enjoy it with our family and peers. It provides opportunities for social interactions to some and while to others it gives them a time to relax and wind up. Coffee was first discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia. It later on spread to Egypt, Yemen, Persia, Turkey, northern Africa and then to the Venetian ports of Italy. Then from Venice it was introduced to the rest of Europe and to the Americas. Initially, it was used... (read more) Author: trinity vishwakarma

19. Enjoying Coffee At Home October 12, 2009 Having a cup of coffee has been a very popular pastime for almost everybody. Be it in the workplace, coffee shops or even in the comforts of our very own homes, we get to enjoy it with our family and peers. It provides opportunities for social interactions to some and while to others it gives them a time to relax and wind up. Coffee was first discovered in the highlands of Ethiopia. It later on spread to Egypt, Yemen, Persia, Turkey, northern Africa and then to the Venetian ports of Italy. Then from Venice it was introduced to the rest of Europe and to the Americas. Initially, it was used for... (read more) Author: robin sarkaniya

20. Ethiopia's Meles Accuses Donors of Exaggerating Food Crisis October 11, 2009 Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi walks at the AU Summit on the outskirts of Arusha, Tanzania, Thursday, May 22, 2008 has lashed out at humanitarian aid donors, accusing them of exaggerating the magnitude of his country's malnutrition crisis and failing to deliver on pledges of assistance.   Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi walks at the AU Summit on the outskirts of Arusha, Tanzania (File)In a question and answer session broadcast live Saturday on state-run radio and television, the Ethiopian leader had harsh words for what he called the 'food aid industry'. Mr. Meles accused 'ind... (read more)

21. Find out how Coffee drinkers are improving there love life: Get the facts October 09, 2009 The coffee bean originated in N.E. Africa 5 centuries ago in the area of Ethiopia. The coffee tree got to the America's in the early 1700's by way of a french soldier who carried it across the Atlantic to the Caribbean Islands where it flourish's to this day. Coffee quickly became the national drink of America to refute the unjust tea tax being imposed on Americans by the then British king. Over 400 Billion cups of coffee being consumed yearly, coffee is with out a doubt the worlds preferred past time drink of choice. Today green coffee beans are the second most traded ... (read more) Author: Charles Adams

22. Ethiopia Posts 10 Percent GDP Growth, Opponents Dispute Figures  October 05, 2009 Ethiopia says its economic growth rate has topped 10 percent for the sixth year in a row, and could do it again in the current year, despite the global economic turndown. But international economists and Ethiopia's political opposition are questioning the figures.Ethiopian President Girma Woldegiorgis arrives at the Chancellery in Berlin (File)President Girma Woldegiorgis says Ethiopia's economy grew at a 10.1-percent rate during the past year, even though poor rains crippled the dominant agriculture sector and curtailed power generation, forcing a partial shutdown of factories. Speaking to t... (read more)

23. Kenyan AA Coffee: The King of African Coffees October 04, 2009 With little question, Kenyan coffee is the renowned leader of the African coffees. Here we take a closer look at the history and cultivation of Kenya’s premium coffee – Kenya AA. Although it is just south of the birthplace – Ethiopia – of coffee, coffee cultivation did not begin in Kenya until the late 19th century apparently under the direction of missionaries. The British, though, significantly ramped up production around the turn of the century. Today, Kenyan coffee production is known for its network of small farms and mills. More than 6 million Kenyans are said to be empl... (read more) Author: Joe Jefferson

24. How Was The Coffee Bean Discovered? October 04, 2009 When you really think about it, it is pretty interesting to ponder on how coffee came to be. Who really had the innovative idea to grind up a coffee bean and make it into a drink? From there, coffee has taken an interesting journey because it can now be ground, dripped, steamed, pressed, and extracted to your heart's content. That is a very long journey for the coffee bean, so it is interesting to understand how it was discovered, and where it originated from. The big rumor is that coffee beans were discovered in Ethiopia by a goat herder. He was said to have noticed his goats becoming ve... (read more) Author: Chuggin McCoffee

25. Organic Coffee: How It Promotes Better Health October 02, 2009 Throughout the world, coffee is the second most popularly traded item on the globe. Behind oil, it is the most sought after commodity on the open market, but as more people focus on health, organic coffee is quickly gaining for market share. From the time, in about 800 AD a goat herder in Ethiopia watched his goats literally dance after eating red berries from a coffee bush until Brazil took the honor of having the largest coffee crop in about 1800, coffee was a blend held only for royalty and the elite. No one then cared how the bean was grown, or processed, nor was organic coffee though... (read more) Author: Rhen Macalinao

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