Ethiopia Government News

The leading story of the week was in relation to the increasing number of Ethiopian women traveling to the Middle East despite frequent news of abuse in the region.

The leading story of the week was in relation to the IMF report terming Ethiopia’s five-year economic development plan “highly ambitious” and monetary policy “highly distorted.”

The leading story of the week revolved around the spiraling cost of living in Ethiopia and the problems associated with inflation.

The leading story of the week was about Ethiopia’s preparations for the New Year amid inflation crisis.

The leading story of the week revolved around the emotions and aspirations surrounding Ethiopian New Year.

The leading story of the week was in relation to the African Union meet in Addis Ababa on the present crisis facing the entire Horn of Africa.

The leading story of the week was on the UN Monitoring Group’s report that indicted the Eritrean spy agency and the Oromo Liberation Front in the foiled bombing bid in Addis Ababa.

The leading story of the week was about the Chinese PetroTrans Company winning the exploration projects for the natural gas fields of Calub and Hilala and Ogaden Basin’s eight oil and gas blocks.

The leading story of the week was about the extreme surge in inflation by about 38.1 percent in June in Ethiopia.

The leading story of the week was the independence of South Sudan on July 8, 2011 after two bloodiest civil wars with Sudan.

The leading story of the week was about the UN Security Council’s consent to sending Ethiopian troops to Sudan’s Abyei region.

The leading story of the week was the agreement signed between the North and South Sudanese governments to demilitarize the disputed Abyei region.

The leading story of the week was about the surprise meeting between Ethiopian prime minister and artists, directors, actors, writers, producers, singers, and musicians for the first time in 20 years.

The leading story of the week was about the Ethiopian Government declaring pardon for 23 Derg officials merely four days after the country marked the 20th anniversary of the downfall of the Derg regime.

The leading story of the week was in relation to the 2nd India-Africa summit. Heads of states and delegations from various African countries congregated in Addis Ababa last week.

The 14th Ordinary Summit of the African Union heads of state and Government that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, under the theme Information Communication Technology from 25 Jan to 2 Feb 2010 gave endorsement to the “.Africa” domain name.

The 14th Ordinary Summit of the African Union Heads of State & Government that took place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 25 Jan to 2 Feb 2010, under the theme Information Communications Technology (ICT) gave endorsement to the “.Africa” domain name.

Ezega.com announces top ten Ethiopian news that dominated year 2009. Although much has been in the news this year, there are some that received more worldwide coverage and attention than others in 2009. Ezega.com presents the top ten in this report.

The DotConnectAfrica Organization based in Africa is applying for the delegation of Africa's identifier top level domain “.africa" from the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN) and make it available to the Pan African Community

The leading story this week was the death of Abate Balcha in Miami, Florida, USA. He was found dead on New Years Day in his apartment in Miami. By all accounts, the 39-year old Samuel Abate Balcha had no enemies. His killer has yet to be found.