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Evil lurks in Ethiopia under the name of opposition. Ethioobserver Editorial.

US Treasury Impedes Ethio-Sudan Transactions: As the West is putting heavy pressure on the government of Sudan, in protest to the violence in Darfur, a small transaction of 2.5 million dollars between Ethiopian and Sudanese companies has been kept on hold since November 2006, due to sanctions by the United States’ Treasury Department against Sudanese Petroleum Corporation (SPC).

Tigray, Amhara States New Territory for Flower Farming: The Ethiopian flower industry, after having experienced a tremendous boom in the Oromia and Southern Regional States, has now set its sights on the Tigray and Amhara Regional States.

Mekelle Commerce Rewards Excellence in Private Sector: The Mekelle Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association in collaboration with Enterprise Ethiopia’s Business Management unit organized an awards ceremony held on February 17, 2007, at Axum Hotel in the capital of the Tigray Regional State.

Discontent on new Land Reform in Tigray:
(Aigaforum, Feb 25, 2007) The main reasons for EPRDF poor showing in major cities during the last election are said to have been a) the dismantling of squatters in Addis Ababa to make space for apartments and other commercial real sates and b) the exuberant retroactive tax arrears small business owners were asked to pay...

It's the Economy Stupid February 24/07 ByEngineer Ghirma: In 1992 Bill Clinton’s presidential advisor James Carville, crippled President George H.W. Bush’s bid for re-election; with the use of the four-word phrase: It’s the economy, stupid. The phrase, which appeared wherever Bill Clinton made campaign appearance, eclipsed President George H.W. Bush’s victory over Saddam Hussein in Desert Storm. By highlighting the prevailing recession in the US economy that resulted in massive job losses while Bush ‘41’ was in office, the four-word phrase “it’s the economy, stupid” was credited for electing William Jefferson Clinton as the 42^nd President of the United States of America.

See Also: The Rise of Woyane Part I Part II

Blessing in Disguise.February 23/2007 By Engineer Ghirma: Where mischief is involved, Isaias Afwerki will be right there! The man is insane, plain and simple. So what is Ethiopia supposed to do to protect itself from this mad man’s evil schemes? Ethiopia cannot just assume that the threat to its National Security by this mad man and his cohorts will somehow…just go away! The UIC/al-Qaeda duo has taken refuge in Eritrea. Their address may have changed, but they still pose a threat to Ethiopia’s National Security; as long as they are still breathing. Hence, Isaias and his PFDJ must be held accountable.

Exchange of Notes Between the United Kingdom and Italy Respecting Concessions for a Barrage at Lake Tsana and a Railway Across Abyssinia From Eritrea To Italian Somaliland. (internationalwaterlaw.org)

University Capacity Building Program
The University Capacity Building Program (UCBP) is a large-scale capacity development and construction project conceived, steered and fully funded by the Ethiopian government

Detailed report on the recently foiled terrorist act in Addis Ababa and on the terrorists apprehended by Ethiopian Security Agents.
(Source ENA, Amharic)
The terrorist were handled and managed by Col Fistum, Col Teame and Col Seyum form the Shaibya Ranks!
Seee also: Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of 'terror attacks'

World Bank Modestly Satisfied.
For instance, on the pro-poor orientation of its policies, which is very important for us, it reaches on the top because spending as the share of GDP going to pro-poor sectors is number one in Africa.

Mekele University undertaking expansion works with 80mln birr.

TPLF committed to ensure development, peace, democracy across Ethiopia: Chairman. Mekelle, February 20, 2007 () - Deputy Chairman of the Tigray People Liberation Front (TPLF), Seyoum Mesfin said TPLF would rally behind the people toward successfully completing the development, peace, and democratization process across the nation

Happy birthday Woyane.

Research confirms Adwa's potential for developing eco-tourism
Addis Ababa, February 16, 2007 (WIC) - Studies have confirmed that the historical town of Adwa has a tremendous potential for developing eco-tourism, according to Addis Ababa University.

Belated Update on Vocal Diaspora
Washington DC Demonstration Update (2/15/07)
(Aigaforum, Feb 15, 2007:- The much awaited demonstration organized by the joint front of Kinijit International, Shaibya and the OLF failed to impress Ethiopians residing in Washington DC.

Meles heads high level delegation to France
(ENA):-Meles during the summit will participate in various high-profile discussions with other heads of state on issues of raw materials in Africa.

TDA Seatle chapter laid corner stones for the construction of two primary schools (tdaint.org)

AZEB MESFIN: A Wife of a Prime Minster or a Symbol of Heroines? By DejatKassa: As we the cyber people know, the First Ladies of Zambia Mrs. Maureen Mwanawasa, Rwanda Mrs. Jeannette Kagame, and Ethiopia Mrs. Azeb Mesfin have received the ‘Let Freedom Ring’ award from Georgetown University on behalf of the Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS. Georgetown University has made a commendable job for honoring organizations and individuals who are working to bring Africa out her ills. Full Story

Gov’t Must Proceed in a World all the Wiser
In many ways, the EPRDF is a model party for the rest of Africa. Since reaching power more than 15 years ago, the ruling party became a kind of modern benchmark on how to remain a sovereign power and party, but at the same time satisfy the needs and requests of the ever important donor nations and organisations that provide not only a substantial chunk of the national budget, but crucial infrastructure and development work, too. (Source: Addis-Fortune)

Poem, Tribute to Araya Zerihun
Berhe Haile

To the family ,members of Mr. Araya Zerihun: On behalf of my self and meqelle. info I would like to convey my sympathy to to his family and friends. We are very shocked and saddened to learn of his premature passing and we just wanted to express our sympathy to his family. Atakelti kebede ( On behalf of the Tigriyan community in western Canada)

Agazi Operation will be made in to a Movie:
The famous Agazi Operation, an operation that was carried by TPLF to save over a thousand political and innocent prisoners from the jaws of the derge regime during the struggle years will be made in to a movie. For those who would like to know more about the operation read the book “AGAZI “ by Berhan Abadi and Haile Ayalneh. It was truly an amazing operation. The operation was lead and mastermind by the late General Hayelom. Many of the freed prisoners chose to join TPLF and many other chose to leave the country and live as refugees in neighboring countries. Today quite a few of them are leading a comfortable life in North America and Europe. Those who can should help this project succeed. This is a once in a life time chance to see ones own history made in to a movie!