Category: Latest News
Ethiopia lashed out at longstanding rival Eritrea
ADDIS ABABA (HAN) March 28, 2014 – The Ethiopian foreign ministry spokesman atto.Mufti has lashed out at longstanding rival Eritrea, accusing the latter of destabilizing the East Africa region, while also blasting Egypt for the latter’s “malicious” media campaign against Ethiopia’s multibillion-dollar hydroelectric dam project. “Eritrea’s involvement in regional conflicts has been the case for long…
Ethiopia: The VP Reiterated GlaxoSmithKline’s Commitment to invest in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa (HAN) March 28, 2014 – Foreign Minister Dr Tedros met and held discussions with the Vice President and the Director of the East African Region of GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), Dr Allan Pamba on Friday (March 28). Dr Allan reiterated GSK’s commitment to invest in Ethiopia, noting that a feasibility study had already been completed.…
Ethiopian Foreign Minister receives U.N. envoy to Somalia
ADDIS ABABA (HAN) March 28, 2014 – The U.N. Envoy to Somalia, Nicholas Kay welcomed the continuing efforts of Ethiopia to bring peace and stability in Somalia and in the Horn of Africa. He noted particularly the contributions of the Ethiopian troops who recently joined AMISOM and their contributions to the recent successive military victories…
Eritrea: Meheret Tzegai Mother Arrested in Eritrea for Two Years
OAKLAND (HAN) March 28, 2014 – By Eric Rasmussen — Investigates recently spoke with the daughters of 59-year-old Meheret Tzegai, a woman they say has been detained in her home country of Eritrea in East Africa for nearly two years. Her family tells 2 Investigates they don’t know where she is being held and she…
Somalia: Why Somalia isn’t the real piracy threat
Djibouti (HAN) March 28, 2014 – Despite dangers portrayed in Captain Phillips, pirate attacks in Somali waters have declined drastically. It’s a different story in Strait of Malacca. The thriller Captain Phillips, focused on Somali pirates, but pirate strikes in Somali waters have plummeted. There were only seven incidents in 2013, all unsuccessful. Opinion By:…
Ethiopia’s firm stand to resolving conflicts in the Horn of Africa
Addis Ababa (HAN) March 28, 2014 – Members of the Pan-African Parliament appreciated the role Ethiopia has been playing to keep peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. In an exclusive interview with the Ethiopian News Agency in South Africa, members of the Pan-African Parliament said Ethiopia has been playing a prominent role in resolving…
Somalia: President Appeals for help to Fight Al-Shabaab's Strategic Plans
Mogadishu (HAN) March 27, 2014 – Somalia’s government is appealing for more help in its fight against weakening Al-Shabaab Militants who have recently intensified their attacks around the Somali capital.President Hassan Sheik said Monday it was unrealistic to expect the forces of an ill-equipped government to battle the al-Qaida-linked group al-Shabab. Ahmed compared al-Shabab’s attack…
Somalia: Offshore surveys is attracting Royal Dutch Shell explorers
London (HAN) March 26, 2014 – By:Eduard Gismatullin – Somalia is conducting offshore surveys in hopes of attracting explorers including Royal Dutch Shell Plc two decades after the outbreak of a bloody civil war drove foreign investors away. The East African country plans to hold a licensing tender next year after Soma Oil and Gas,…
Eritrea: Funeral ceremony of late Eritrean Generals, Died in Car Accident
Asmara, March 26, 2014 – The funeral ceremony of the late Eritrean veteran freadom fighters Brig. General Mebrahtu Tekleab (Vaynac), Brig. General Amanuel Haile (Hanjema) and Mr. Desu Tesfatsion would be conducted tomorrow, Wednesday 26 March at Asmara Patriots Cemetery. The veteran freedom fighters passed away in a car accident last Thursday at Ab-Dirbabu area…
Ethiopia have enough experience to ensure the cooperation of Nile Basin countries
Nairobi (HAN) March 26, 2014 – Ethiopian Ambassador doubts need for mediator between Egypt and Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s ambassador to Egypt said he doubted the need for mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, stressing the importance of constructive dialogue as the only alternative. Ambassador Mahamoud Dirir said in a statement published…
