African athletics championships open in Kenya

27 July, 2010

NAIROBI (AFP) – More than 700 African athletes meet in the Kenyan capital this week for a five-day continental championships being held under tight security after deadly bombings in neighbouring Uganda. more >>

Deadly home-brewed liquor kills 17 in Kenya

27 July, 2010

Poisonous moonshine has killed at least 17 people and blinded a dozen more in Kenya's largest slum, many Kenyans drink home-distilled liquor because they cannot afford commercial brands. more >>

Ethiopian Embassy dismisses rumors on president’s health

24 July, 2010

RIYADH ARAB NEWS - Ethiopian President Girma Wolde-Giorgis, 85, who is currently at the Riyadh Military Hospital for a routine health checkup, is in stable condition, the Ethiopian Embassy said on Saturday. more >>

Ethiopia court rejects final poll result challenge

20 July, 2010

ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ethiopia's highest court on Tuesday rejected a case brought by the country's opposition against the ruling party's landslide May election victory, finally exhausting legal appeals for the defeated parties. more >>

Ethiopia on Track to Halve the Poverty Rate by 2015, United Nations Says

13 July, 2010

Bloomberg - Ethiopia will probably meet the Millennium Development Goal of halving the poverty rate by 2015 assuming it maintains current economic growth levels, according to the draft copy of a report written by the United Nations. more >>

Cereal export ban lifted in Ethiopia

13 July, 2010

MODJO, (IRIN) - Ethiopia has lifted a two-year ban on the export of cereals such maize and sorghum, following a good harvest which has led to surpluses, according to a government official. more >>

Manuscript found in Ethiopian monastery could be world's oldest illustrated Christian work

05 July, 2010

Telegraph.co.uk - Originally thought to be from around the 11th century, new carbon dating techniques place the Garima Gospels between 330 and 650 AD. more >>

Ethiopia praises Somaliland polls

04 July, 2010

ADDIS ABABA (AFP) – Ethiopia pledged support Sunday for Somaliland and praised the breakaway state's presidential candidates for carrying out a peaceful transfer of power after polls last week. more >>