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ET-HIOPIA-WIN-ET: Gedu Andargachew in His Own Words [Professor Alemayehu G. Mariam]
Ethiopiawinet in a nutshell…
“Indeed, our diversity has been the amazingly distinctive feature of our Ethiopiawinet. The strong bond in the mosaic of our Ethiopiawinet is reflected in the diversity of our religions, traditions and cultural...
Ogaden: Somali Parliament Declare Transfer of Citizen to Ethiopia Illegal (UNPO)
Somalia’s Parliament has released a report stating that the Somali government’s detention and subsequent transfer of Mr Abdikarin Sheikh Muse to Ethiopia, was a breach of both Somali and international laws. Mr Muse, a leader of the Ogaden...
Zimbabwe Parliament Speaker Says Mugabe Has Resigned
VOA News
Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers a live speech to the nation, at State House, in Harare, Zimbabwe, Nov, 19, 2017. Mugabe baffled the country by ending his address without announcing his resignation.
Zimbabwe...
The Sheikh of Ethiopia: How Saudi purge could disrupt an African country (MiddleEastEye)
Mohammed Hussein al-Amoudi, one of Ethiopia’s biggest investors, among those arrested in Saudi anti-corruption campaign
Mohammed Hussein al-Amoudi, an Ethiopian-Saudi dual citizen (Twitter/@amggebre)
Dania Akkad
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HEART-BREAKING: Robert Mugabe letter To All Black People – You Will Appreciate Me More When I Am Gone
The New Age Africa
Robert Mugabe to black Zimbabwe citizens – You Will Appreciate Me More When I Am Gone
My fellow Zimbabweans, I am writing this letter and hope that all of you will read it and share it.
My days on this earth are numbered,...
ETHIOPIAN AUTHORITIES DEPORT PROMINENT SCHOLAR RENÉ LEFORT FROM AIRPORT; NO EXPLANATION [Addis Standard]
Addis Abeba, November 18/2017 – Reliable sources tell Addis Standard that René Lefort, a prominent scholar known for his critical observation of Ethiopian politics, was deported by Ethiopian authorities up on arrival at Bole International...
Kenya: Opposition Supporters Brave Teargas, Live Bullets to Welcome Leader Raila. Five Dead
At least five people were killed on Friday as Kenyan police tried to disperse supporters accompanying opposition leader Raila Odinga from the airport to central Nairobi, police said.
Police fired tear gas at the convoy in which Odinga...
Billionaire With Deep Investments in Ethiopia Arrested in Saudi Anti-corruption Sweep (VOA)
WASHINGTON — Sheikh Mohammed Hussein al-Amoudi is a billionaire, and by most estimates, one of the richest African-born people in the world. He travels the globe managing his businesses and meeting with heads of state.
But he now finds...