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Ethiopia (pronounced /?i??i'o?pi?/) ( Ge'ez ????? ?Ityo??ya) , officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Sudan to the west, Kenya to the south, Somalia to the east and Djibouti to the northeast. Its size is 1,100,000&_160;km² with an estimated population of over 79,000,000. Its capital is Addis Ababa. Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world and Africa's third-most populous nation.[5] Ethiopia has yielded some of humanity's oldest traces,[6] making the area a primary factor in the origin and developmental history of humanity,[7] with recent studies claiming the vicinity of present-day Addis Ababa as the point from which human beings migrated around the world.[8][9][10] Ethiopian dynastic history traditionally began with the reign of Emperor Menelik I in 1000 BC.[11][12] The roots of the Ethiopian state are similarly deep, dating with unbroken continuity to at least the Aksumite Empire (which officially used the name "Ethiopia" in the 4th century) and its predecessor state, D`mt (with early 1st millennium BC roots).[13][14] After a period of decentralized power in the 18th and early 19th centuries known as the Zemene Mesafint ("Era of the Judges/Princes"), the country was reunited in 1855 by Kassa Hailu, who became Emperor Tewodros II, beginning Ethiopia's modern history.[15][16][17][18] Ethiopia's borders underwent significant territorial reduction in the north and expansion in the south, toward its modern borders for the rest of the century owing to several migrations and commercial integration as well as conquests,[19] especially by Emperor Menelik II and Ras Gobena, culminating in its victory over the Italians at the Battle of Adwa in 1896, ensuring its sovereignty and freedom from colonization.[19] It was brutally occupied by Benito Mussolini's Italy from 1936 to 1941,[20] ending with its liberation by British Commonwealth and Ethiopian patriot forces.[21] Historically, people in Ethiopia practiced some of the oldest democratic systems in the world, including the ancient Gada system.[22] Ethiopia has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa [23] and the country is famous for its Olympic distance athletes, rock-hewn churches and as the origin of the coffee bean. Having converted during the fourth century&_160;AD, it was one of the earliest countries to officially adopt Christianity, after Armenia.[citation needed] Ethiopia also has a considerable Muslim community, dating from the earliest days of Islam – being the site of the first Hijra in Islamic history, the earliest ninth-century Sultanates, the oldest Muslim settlement in Africa at Negash and home to the holy Muslim city of Harar. The country has been secular since 1974.[24][25] Historically a relatively isolated mountain country, Ethiopia by the mid 20th century became a crossroads of global international cooperation under the leadership of Emperor Haile Selassie I. It became a member of the League of Nations in 1923, signed the Declaration by United Nations in 1942, and was one of the fifty-one original members of the United Nations (UN). The headquarters of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) is in Addis Ababa, often labeled Africa's "Diplomatic Capital," as is the headquarters of the African Union (formerly the Organisation of African Unity), of which Ethiopia was the principal founder. When several African countries gained independence, they adopted Ethiopia's national flag colors of green, yellow and red, often labeled as Pan-African colours.[26] There are about forty-five Ethiopian embassies and consulates around the world. In the Human Development Index Ethiopia is placed 171st out of 177. It is not very certain how old Ethiopia is; its earliest attested use appears in the Bible in Genesis chapter two [27] as the origins of where Adam and Eve lived. And also in the Iliad, where it appears twice, and in the Odyssey, where it appears three times [28]. The earliest attested use in the region is as a Christianized name for the Kingdom of Aksum in the 4th century, in stone inscriptions of King Ezana.[29] The Ge'ez name ?Ityo??ya and its English cognate are thought by some recent scholars to be derived from the Greek word ?????p?a Aithiopia, from ?????? Aithiops ‘an Ethiopian’, derived in turn from Greek words meaning "of burned face".[30] However, the Book of Aksum, a Ge'ez chronicle compiled in the 15th century, states that the name is derived from "'Ityopp'is" — a son (unmentioned in the Bible) of Cush, son of Ham, who according to legend founded the city of Axum. Pliny the Elder[31] similarly states the tradition that the nation took its name from someone named Aethiops. A third etymology, suggested by the late Ethiopian scholar and poet laureate Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin, traces the name to the "old black Egyptian" words Et (Truth or Peace) Op (high or upper) and Bia (land, country), or "land of higher peace".
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1. 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
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2. 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)
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3. 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
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4. 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)
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5. 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)
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6. 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)
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7. 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)
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8. 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)
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. 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)
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12. 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
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13. 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
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14. 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)
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15. 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
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16. 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)
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17. 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
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18. 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
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19. 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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20. Are You a Victim or a Conqueror?
September 29, 2009
Article Body: “We are more than conquerors through him that loved us.” (Rom. 8:37 That’s a powerful declaration! Let me ask you again: are you the victim of circumstances beyond your control? Do you blame others – maybe even God – for your fate? Or can you laugh despite all the turmoil inside? The Lord reminded me of a young girl from Ethiopia whom I saw interviewed on Oprah a few months ago. Maybe you did, too. She was filmed by a Canadian television correspondent during the Ethiopian famine a number of years ago as she lay dying. She, a child of about 3 years, was a mere bag of bones, slu... (read more)
Author: William Doyle
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21. At Least 17 Killed in Fresh Somalia Clashes
September 21, 2009
Witnesses in western Somalia say at least 17 people have been killed in fresh fighting between Islamist militants and government forces.Residents of Yeed, a town on Somalia's border with Ethiopia, say fighters from the insurgent group al-Shabab attacked government soldiers on Sunday.Both sides claimed victory in the clash, and it was not clear who controlled the town Monday.Most of those killed are said to be combatants.Al-Shabab and its ally Hizbul Islam have been on the offensive since early May. The groups are trying to overthrow Somalia's government and set up an Islamic state.Twenty-one ... (read more)
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22. Ethiopian PM Says No Ethiopian Forces in Somalia
September 17, 2009
Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has dismissed reports that Ethiopian troops are back in neighboring Somalia, nine months after they withdrew. At a news conference, Mr. Meles also lashed out at a new report that warns of the potential for violence ahead of next year's Ethiopian elections.Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi (File)Prime Minister Meles flatly rejected recent news reports saying Ethiopia is staging military incursions into Somalia to support President Sheikh Sharif's Transitional Federal Government. Some analysts have suggested the Ethiopian army's return, less than... (read more)
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23. Purchase Discount Picture Jasper Jewelry on www.aypearl.com to Save Money
September 17, 2009
Picture jasper is an opaque rock of virtually any color stemming from the mineral content of the original sediments or ash. It is an extremely interesting mineral that has been known to man for thousands of years. handmade jewelry leads the latest trend in fashion. In fact, there is even evidence of prehistoric man using jasper as weapons or tools in Ethiopia, perhaps millions of years ago.
Picture jasper is mainly known to come in three different colors, yellow, brown and red. Besides these colors, it can also come as striped or spotted. It can sometimes be found with plenty of mineral i... (read more)
Author: Ivy Green
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24. International Crisis Group Warns of Potential for 'Violent Eruption' in Ethiopia
September 07, 2009
A new International Crisis Group report says Ethiopia is becoming an authoritarian one-party state, and warns that government policies there could lead to a violent eruption ahead of next year's elections. The report also faults the international community for downplaying Ethiopia's weak democracy.Prime Minister of Ethiopia Meles Zenawi (File Photo)The 40-page report by the International Crisis Group says that despite its democratic rhetoric, the government of Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is unwilling to give up power. Moreover, it says the government's cornerstone policy, know... (read more)
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25. ECOCOFFEE - Green Methods Grow Better Coffee in Ethiopia
September 09, 2009
In Ethiopia, coffee growers know that what is good for the environment is also good for business. What's the Story?Berhanu Beyene has been a coffee grower for 10 years in Werka, Yirgacheffe, a region renowned for its high quality coffee. He and his wife Aster have 12 children, and they rely on selling coffee in the international market to support their family.A little over a year ago, 238 coffee growers in Werka came together to form a cooperative under the Yirgacheffe Coffee Farmers Cooperative Union. The union is known to produce good beans which can be sold as specialty coffee, for a higher... (read more)
Author: Jackie Glenn
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