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December 26, 2009 -- The Malian government on Friday launched construction works to build a new 241 hectare- high-tech industrial zone for industrial and commercial development in the suburbs of Segou, a town located at 240 km north-east of Bamako.
Shimeles Kemal Addis Ababa, December 25 (WIC) - The arms embargo and the other sanctions by UNSC against Eritrea's government are an appropriate and just decision, AFP quoted Shimeles Kemal, a government spokesperson, as saying.
Abadula Gemeda Adama, December 25 (WIC) – The Oromia state has reportedly offered capacity building training to 3.5 million farmers so as to boost agricultural productivity in the state.
Desse, December 25 (WIC) – Various development activities are underway with over 95 million birr in Kobo town of the Amhara state, according to town administration.
Addis Ababa, December 25 (WIC) – The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) said it has provided awareness raising training on human rights issues to women leaderships drawn from all states.
Mekelle, December 25 (WIC) - Vice Academic President of the Mekelle University, Dr Kindeya Gebrehiwot, said the African Union, IGAD and Ethiopian government have played a key role on the sanctions by UN Security Council against Eritrea.
Addis Ababa, December 24 (WIC) – USAID’s supply Chain Management System (SCMS) project today donated 8 million USD in equipment, funded through the U.S President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), to the Federal Ministry of Health’s Pharmaceutical Fund and Supply Agency (PESA).
Harar, December 24 (WIC) – More than 4.4 million quintals of agricultural output will be reaped from 18 woredas of east Hararge zone this Meher season, zone agriculture and rural development office said.
Dasenech, December 24 (WIC) – Pastoralists in Dasenech and Nagatom woredas of south Omo zone said they are benefiting from irrigation development activities. More than 34,000 pastoralists in 23 kebeles are taking part in irrigation development.
Addis Ababa, December 24 (Addis Ababa) - Nations', Nationalities' and Peoples' Day (NNPD) was celebrated in Washington DC, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
December 24, 2009 -- U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co. said in a statement Wednesday that it is close to finalizing a deal to sell its Swedish luxury brand Volvo to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co..
Harar, December 24 (WIC) – Various election materials are being distributed in east Hararge zone for the upcoming fourth national election, zone electoral board office said.
Addis Ababa, December 24 (WIC) - WFP’s first Asian corporate partner, LG Electronics, supports WFP’s work in Ethiopia via a number of communities called “LGE Hope Villages,” according to a news release posted on WFP’s website.
December 23, 2009 -- China will charge a 7.5-percent sales tax on vehicles with engines of up to 1.6 liters or less, effective from Jan. 1 to the end of 2010, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement on its Web site Wednesday.
December 23, 2009 -- The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would keep its current oil production levels, the Venezuelan Energy and Petroleum Ministry announced Tuesday.
December 23, 2009 -- The British economy declined by 0.2percent in the third quarter, slightly better than the previously-estimated drop of 0.3 percent, the Office for National Statistics ONS said on Tuesday.
Addis Ababa, December 23 (WIC) – The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MoARD) said more than 176 million birr has been obtained fish products last budget year.
Addis Ababa, December 23 (WIC) – The Addis Ababa City Administration Finance and Economic Development Bureau called on taxpayers to join hands with the government so as to expedite development in the city.
Adama, December 23 (WIC) – The Adama branch office of the Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority said more than 43.5 million USD has been earned from agricultural produces exported over the past five months.
Addis Ababa, December 23 (WIC) – President of the Federal First Instance Court, Desalegn Berhe, said a combined effort of the community is needed to witness notable results from the efforts being made by the government to stop gender based violence (GBV) against women and children.
Addis Ababa, December 23 (WIC) - Following the emergence of big local companies in Ethiopia, online marketing is becoming popular and widely used by promoters of the new companies under-formation and existing firms,Africanews.com reported.
Addis Ababa, December 23 (WIC) - Following the emergence of big local companies in Ethiopia, online marketing is becoming popular and widely used by promoters of the new companies under-formation and existing firms,Africanews.com reported.
Addis Ababa, December 22 (WIC) - Ethiopian authorities said on Monday they have apprehended four individuals "with Eritrean accents" suspected of killing one person and injuring nine in attacks in the Ogaden region.
Mekelle, December 22 (WIC) - The Tigrean Fighters Self Help Association said its members are improving their livelihoods by engaging in various development activities.
December 22, 2009 -- Dubai World will present a standstill offer to banks in early January as the state-owned holding company attempts to restructure about $22 billion of debt, three bankers who attended a presentation on the matter yesterday said.
