At the world Economic Forum, conference held in Addis Ababa, in May, 2012 that some in the media dubbed the Meles Zenawi Show [1], Ato Meles Zenawi said “there is no direct relationship between economic growth and democracy, Read more…
On 12 May 2012, The Reporter carried a news article that flashed an announcement by CDC, a UK-based ‘development finance institution’, regarding its investment of $15 million through the Schulz Global Ethiopia Growth and Transformation Fund I. Read more…
On May 18, 2012, dictator Meles Zenawi learned a lesson he will not easily forget. In the land of free speech, he was rendered speechless. Read more…
“Man does not live by bread alone…” Matthew 4:4; [Deuteronomy 8:3]
I. Introduction
All over the world, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is promoting his dubious assertion that economic development is something that is separate from democracy and by extension from all forms of social interactions (political, ethical, and moral constraints). Read more…
The Washington DC incident with Ato Meles is the talk of all Ethiopians in the Diaspora. I found out there is no reason for me to raise the issue, every one I met sooner or later will say something about it. Read more…
Historic decision brings Ethiopian people of faith together in condemning the Meles regime’s interference in their religious practice. Read more…
(CNN) — A Voice of America reporter detained while trying to cover a protest by Muslims has been freed, an Ethiopian government minister said Saturday. Read more…
A Voice of America reporter has been detained in the Ethiopian capital while trying to cover a demonstration Friday. Read more…
Second Ethiopian Heritage Festival to Focus on Family and Ethiopian Youngsters
Since last year’s Ethiopian Heritage Festival was such an unqualified success, the festival sponsor, the Ethiopian Heritage Society of North America (EHSNA), feels assured in its promise that this year the festival will be even bigger and better than the last. Read more…
Washington, D.C., May 25, 2012 — “We are aware of reports that VOA correspondent Peter Heinlein was detained today in Addis Ababa. The safety and welfare of our reporters is our utmost concern and we are working to gather more information about Mr. Heinlein’s status. Read more…
NAIROBI – Amnesty International is concerned that Rwanda and Ethiopia are overlooking their commitments to human rights for the sake of economic growth. Read more…
About 300 Ethiopians descended on the streets of Sandton on Wednesday, almost bringing business to a standstill. Read more…
I doubt there is an Ethiopian in the Diaspora not familiar with what happened last Friday. As they say the video has gone viral. Read more…
At the “World Economic Forum Meeting” in Ethiopia last week, dictator Meles Zenawi lectured:
…. My view is that there is no direct relationship between economic growth and democracy historically or theoretically. But my view is that democracy is a good thing in and of itself irrespective of its impact on economic growth. Read more…
PRESS RELEASE BY OFFICE OF REP CHRIS SMITH
Washington, DC — Friday the G-8 leaders will begin a summit at Camp David, MD, with discussions focusing on the global economic recovery and food security in the developing world, Read more…
Two important meetings were held a week ago. One was in Addis Abeba and the other in Washington DC. Both were concerning our motherland and the future. That is where the similarities end. Read more…
Zenawi Humiliated and looked beaten at G8 – Must watch VIDEO Read more…
Police in Kansas are searching for Yelekal “Kal” Alemu, a 23-year-old University of Kansas alumnus who has been missing since last week.Alemu, of Lawrence, was last seen by friends and family on the morning of May 12. Read more…
In my social life, political or any, I don’t remember to have seen any movement that captivated the imagination of the entire segments of a society like the 2008 Obama presidential campaign did. Read more…