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Ethio-Mexico relations being consolidated: Ambassador Hector Valezzi

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:40 -0400

Hector Valezzi Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) – The bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Mexico have been strengthened, according to the Mexican Ambassador to Ethiopia.

Speaker says Federation gaining valuable experiences from int'l organizations, counterparts

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:32 -0400

Degife Bula Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) – The House of Federation has reportedly been gaining valuable experiences from international organizations and counterparts that established relations with it.

Advisor to PM stresses need for building robust construction industry

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:44 -0400

Hailemariam Dessalegn Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - Building efficient and robust construction industry is decisive in expediting and sustaining the economic growth of the country,according to the Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister with a Minister Portfolio.

Ministry launches construction of dams with 2.5 billion birr

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:47 -0400

Moges Ayele Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - The Ministry of Water Resources announced that it has launched the two dam construction projects with 2.5 billion birr at the environs of Lake Tana.

Ethiopia’s drive to bring peace, stability in Horn deserves encouragement: French Ambassador

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:50 -0400

Stephan Gompertz

Addis Ababa, July 29 (WIC)- The efforts Ethiopia has been exerting to bring about peace and stability in the Horn of Africa is a useful experience to other countries, the French Ambassador to Ethiopia said.

Anti-HIV therapy increases life expectancy by over 13 years

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:52 -0400

Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - The life expectancy for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has increased by more than 13 years since the late 1990s thanks to advancements in antiretroviral therapy, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver.

Ministerial conference of Nile Basin countries concludes successfully

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:54 -0400

Asfaw DingamoAddis Ababa, 29 July (WIC) – The annual conference of Ministers of Water Resources of Nile Basin countries, which has been underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was concluded by passing various resolutions and deferring an agenda to leaders of the countries, the Minister of Water Resources disclosed.

Addis executing over 741mln birr water projects

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:56 -0400

Mekuria Haile Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - The Addis Ababa City Administration disclosed that it has been undertaking over 741-million-birr potable water projects in the metropolis.

Longest, heaviest part of Axum Obelisk re-erected

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:33 -0400

Addis Ababa, July 28 (WIC) – Re-erection of the second part of Axum Obelisk was finalized yesterday.

Ethiopian Diaspora commend ETV for providing true picture of nation

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:48:58 -0400

Addis Ababa, July 28 (WIC) – Ethiopian Television (ETV) programs broadcast via satellite across the world have reportedly helped the Ethiopian Diaspora get the actual picture of the country.

State allocates close to 449mln birr for HIV/AIDS program

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:00 -0400

Bahirdar, July 30 (WIC) - The Amhara State has reportedly allocated close to 449 million birr for HIV/AIDS prevention,care and support this budget year.

USAID lauds efforts of gov't, NGOs in providing relief food for needy

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:08 -0400

Addis Ababa, July 28 (WIC) – The Ethiopian government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been exerting the necessary efforts to assist people exposed to food shortage due to the failure of belg rain, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said.

Nation earns over 525mln USD from coffee export

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:10 -0400

Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - Ethiopia earned 525.2 million USD in coffee exports in 2007/08, a ministry of trade official told Reuters yesterday.

Office finalizes study to sustainably solve transportation problem in metropolis

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:12 -0400

Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) – A study aimed at sustainably solving the transportation problem of the metropolis is finalized, according to the Addis Ababa Transport Branch Office.

Ethiopian born U.S. Executive Director-designate to AfDB advocates strong,active bank

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:15 -0400

Addis Ababa, July 29 (WIC) – A "strong and active" African Development Bank (AfDB) is what Africa needs to help its "long-held promise" become a reality, the U.S. executive director-designate to the bank told the U.S. Senate recently.

Ardaita ATVET College graduates 832 students

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:17 -0400

Ardaita, July 29 (WIC)- Graduates of Agricultural Technique and Vocational Training Education Colleges should strive to make the efforts of organized farmers in boosting production successful, the federal cooperatives agency said.

NGOs with over 105mln birr executing dev’t works in Diredawa Administration

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:19 -0400

Diredawa, July 29 (WIC) - NGOs with more than 105 million birr capital have reportedly been executing various development works in Diredawa City Administration.

Mekelle town council begins first regular session

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:21 -0400

Mekele, July 29 (WIC) – The first regular session of the new Mekelle town council began today.

Institute provides over 25 mln birr loan to youth in Diredawa administration

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:24 -0400

Diredawa, July 28 (WIC) - The Dire Credit and Savings Institute said it has provided more than 25.3 million birr loan for youth in the just-concluded fiscal year.

Agency to transfer over 4,000 condos built with 148 mln birr

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:25 -0400

Mekele, July 28 (WIC) – Tigray State Condominium Houses Agency is reportedly ready to transfer over 4,000 condos built with 148 million birr.

Adama Quarantine clears over 64,000 live animals for export

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:28 -0400

Adama, July 28 (WIC) - The Adama Quarantine has reportedly cleared 64,545 live animals for export in the just-concluded budget year.

Tigray State designates 1,000 hectares for flower, vine developers

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:31 -0400

Mekelle, July 28 (WIC) - Some 1,000 hectares of land has been designated for prospective flower and vine developers in Tigray, the state investment office disclosed.

Britain commends Ethiopia’s dedication to peace

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:55 -0400

Ambassador Norman LingAddis Ababa, July 26 (WIC) - Ethiopia's commitment to peace and stability in the Horn of Africa is commendable, according to the British Ambassador to Ethiopia.

NGO helps 300 pastoralists regain sight in South Omo Zone

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:49:57 -0400

Jinka, July 23 (WIC) – The humanitarian organization Eyes for Africa has reportedly helped 300 people in South Omo Zone regain sight by carrying out eye surgery.

Diredawa city executes over 162mln birr dev’t work

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 08:50:00 -0400

Diredawa, July 26 (WIC) - The Diredawa city has reportedly executed development works with more than 162.5 million birr in the just-concluded budget year.