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Conservation plan for Ethiopia’s wild animals

Animals 20 May, 2012

Ethiopia has unveiled a conservation plan to protect three of its largest carnivores – the cheetah, wild dog and lion, whose natural environments are under increasing threat by development and h...

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Tesco eyes Ethiopian market

Retail 01 May, 2012

British multinational grocery retailer Tesco is in negotiations with the Ethiopian government with a view to begin trading in Ethiopia. It is reported that Ethiopian government representatives bega...

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Addis Ababa to build new zoo

Animals 25 Apr, 2012

The city is to relocate the Lion Zoo Park to a new site at Peacock Park in the Bole area of the capital. The 30 million birr deal between the city administration and local firm Defense Construction En...

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Hub of Africa fashion show in Addis Ababa

Fashion 23 Apr, 2012

A sustainable development-themed fashion show is being held in Addis Ababa from 25 - 27 April. The Hub of Africa fashion show is designed to showcase the creations of young African designers...

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50 years of Goethe-Institut in Addis Ababa

Culture 22 Apr, 2012

The Goethe-Institut in Addis Ababa has launched a programme of events to celebrate its 50th anniversary. This includes classical music by the Delian-Quartett and Ethio-German jazz, a screening of a do...

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Addis Ababa launches flights to Seychelles

Transport 13 Mar, 2012

Ethiopian Airlines is launching direct flights from Addis Ababa to Mahé in the Republic of Seychelles on 1 April. The service will operate four times a week between Addis Ababa and Seychelle...

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Addis Ababa celebrates 125th anniversary

City 27 Feb, 2012

Addis Ababa has launched a programme of festivities over the coming year to celebrate the city's 125th anniversary, under the theme

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Ethiopia’s first expressway advances south

Infrastructure 13 Feb, 2012

The expressway under construction between Addis Ababa and Adama is almost a third completed, according to the Ethiopian Roads Authority (ERA). Adama, also known as Nazret, is situated southeast of Ad...

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African coffee conference in Addis Ababa

Food and Agriculture 12 Feb, 2012

The ninth edition of the African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition in Ethiopia is being held in Addis Ababa from 16-18 February. With the theme

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UN opens library in Addis Ababa

Education 31 Jan, 2012

The secretary-general of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon inaugurated a library in Addis Ababa on 31 January, as part of the UN scheme "Thank You Small Library" (TYSL). Located in Keykokeb primary s...

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Swedish journalists to ask for pardon

Politics 12 Jan, 2012

Two Swedish journalists sentenced to 11 years in prison in Ethiopia have decided to ask for a pardon rather than appeal their case. They were found guilty in December of promoting the Ogaden National...

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Work starts on Bole Airport to Meskel Square road

Infrastructure 12 Jan, 2012

Work on the reconstruction of the road that links Bole International Airport to Meskel Square in Addis Ababa was officially inaugurated by the city

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Google holds g|Ethiopia in Addis Ababa

Telecoms 11 Jan, 2012

Internet search engine giant Google is holding its first g|Ethiopia conference in Addis Ababa from 7-8 February. The event will see business leaders, entrepreneurs and community representatives co...

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China to build railway between Addis Ababa and Djibouti

Transport 21 Dec, 2011

A Chinese state-run firm is to build the final section of a new railway line that will link its capital Addis Ababa to its neighbouring Red Sea state of Djibouti. Under the deal signed by Ethiopia...

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Swedish journalists found guilty of supporting terrorism in Ethiopia

Politics 20 Dec, 2011

An Ethiopian court has found two Swedish journalists guilty of helping and promoting the banned Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) rebel group, and entering Ethiopia illegally. On 21 December...

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Major Road to be constructed in Addis Ababa

Infrastructure 13 Dec, 2011

A major road is to be built from Addis Ababa's central Meskel Square to Bole Airport. The $60 million agreement for the 4.3km long and 40m-wide road has been signed between Addis Ababa City Roads Auth...

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New AU headquarters in Addis Ababa to open in January

General 30 Nov, 2011

The recently-completed conference centre of the new headquarters of the African Union (AU) in Addis Ababa has passed an internal quality inspection, and the entire finished complex is due to be inaugu...

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Ethiopian government cracks down on opposition

Politics 16 Nov, 2011

The Ethiopian government has stepped up its accusations against opposition journalists and politicians in recent weeks with official charges against 24 people, six of whom are journalists, under its s...

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Major road project between Addis Ababa and Kenya

Transport 16 Nov, 2011

Ethiopia and Kenya have signed a $743 million deal to construct an 880 km highway that will connect the two bordering east African countries. The Addis Ababa-Nairobi-Mombasa road project is a signi...

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Traffic accidents take their toll on Africa

Transport 16 Nov, 2011

Road accidents are the second cause of death for the 5-44 age group on the African continent and it is estimated that they cost African countries about $10 billion a year, or two per cent of the conti...

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Addis buildings to go higher

Housing 16 Nov, 2011

Addis Ababa city government is planning to lift a previous height restriction on commercial buildings according to the Ethiopia

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Traffic accidents take their toll on Africa

Transport 14 Nov, 2011

Road accidents are the second cause of death for the 5-44 age group on the African continent and it is estimated that they cost African countries about $10 billion a year, or two per cent of the conti...

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Addis buildings to go higher

Housing 14 Nov, 2011

Addis Ababa city government is planning to lift a previous height restriction on commercial buildings according to the Ethiopia

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Major road project between Addis Ababa and Kenya

Transport 13 Nov, 2011

Major road project between Addis Ababa and Kenya Ethiopia and Kenya have signed a $743 million deal to construct an 880 km highway that will connect the two bordering east African countries. The A...

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Addis Ababa reports water shortages

Environment 07 Nov, 2011

The city of Addis Ababa is experiencing acute water shortages at its wells in recent weeks, with power shortages and the end of the rainy season believed to be the cause. Districts such as Mekete...

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Ethiopia reduces charges against Swedish journalists

Politics 03 Nov, 2011

The two Swedish journalists facing trial for terrorism in Ethiopia have had some of the charges against them dropped. Photographer Johan Persson and reporter Martin Schibbye no longer face the charge...

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AU meet in Addis Ababa after Gaddafi death

Politics 23 Oct, 2011

The Libyan National Transitional Council (NTC) has been authorised by the African Union (AU) to take their place in the AU, during an emergency meeting at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa on 20 Octo...

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Swedish journalists face terrorism trial in Addis Ababa

Media 16 Oct, 2011

Two freelance Swedish journalists are due in court in Addis Ababa on 18 October after being charged with terrorism on 6 September. Reporter Martin Schibbye and photographer Johan Persson were arrested...

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Great Ethiopian Run in Addis Ababa

Sport 02 Oct, 2011

Registration for the 2011 Great Ethiopian Run (GER) opened on 3 October. 36,000 people are expected to participate in the 11th outing of the event on 27 November, in what has become one of Africa

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Indian firm grows crops in Ethiopia

Food and Agriculture 20 Sep, 2011

An Indian company is to plant crops such as rice, maize and soya beans on over 20,000 hectares of land in Oromia state, which stretches from west Ethiopia to the southern border, and 15,000 hectares o...

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