ethiopia news 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 US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Addis Ababa. Hillary urged the African Union to dispel Libyan diplomats and boycott Gadaffi and accept reform.

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.

Rising through the ranks, Ezega.com has become one of the most viewed Ethiopian websites today. The site has been serving the Ethiopian community at home and abroad with quality news, information and data in many areas consistently.

Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group strives to revive the Ethiopian Music of the 1950s and 1960s. Ezega.com interviewed the founder of Addis Acoustic Renaissance Group, Girum Mezimur, and asked him about his music, how he founded the group, and more.

The most viewed post of the week at Ezega.com was about Addis Ababa City banning English as medium of instruction in Addis Ababa primary schools. The new regulation will take effect soon and will affect all primary level private schools.

The most viewed story of the week was Eden Habtamu's interview with Miss Ethiopia 2009, Chuna Okok. Chuna talks about her childhood, her family, how she got into the competition, and much more.

In an exclusive interview with Ezega.com reporter, Eden Habtamu, Chuna Okok, the Miss Ethiopia 2009 winner, talks about her childhood, her schooling, how she got into the Miss Ethiopia contest, how she felt when she won the title, and much more.

A US diplomat was killed in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa on Saturday. The circumstances of his death remain unclear, State Department officials said on Thursday. The 25-year-old diplomat, Brian Adkins, was found dead in his home in Addis Ababa.

The leading news this week was the rapid decline in the purchasing power of the Ethiopian Birr against the US Dollar. In just two weeks, the Ethiopian Birr declined against the US Dollar by as much as 11%.

The leading story this week was entitled “Ethiopia’s Hottest Jobs”. Ezega.com has been monitoring vacancy ads in its database and found that some sectors did much better than others. Sectors that had the most new jobs include IT & Engineering.