EPRDF regime's self image of ethnically Balkanized Ethiopia, established by late Dictator Melese Zenawie. Freedom of Press is Dead in ethnocracy based irridentism. Fertile land is grabbed by foreign speculators, over 5 million are starving. 500'000 kids are on the streets. Millions are displaced by force. The regime is arming proxy warriors. Dams are built wantonly risking the existence of millions of indigenous people. Eritreans Moles are Ruling even after seceding in 1991.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Saturday, January 17, 2015
BBC News - Ethiopia jails Britons and Somali in 'terror plot'
Ethiopia has been involved in fighting Islamist militants based in SomaliaTwo British citizens and a Somali man have been jailed in Ethiopia for trying to establish an Islamic state, a radio affiliated to the government reports.
The UK Foreign Office has confirmed the detention of two British nationals.
The three men, who received terms ranging from four to seven years, were alleged to have had links with local jihadists, the Fana Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) said.
Ethiopia has extremely strict anti-terror laws.
It has long waged a campaign against Islamist militancy in East Africa - and has been involved in fighting against al-Qaeda linked militants in neighbouring Somalia.
The country has also faced criticism from donors for jailing its critics, including some of the country's leading bloggers who are facing trail on terrorism charges and have been in detention since April 2014.
Ethiopia's leader defended the country's strict anti-terror laws last year
According to FBC, Ali Adros Mohammad and Mohammad Sharif Ahmed had lived in London while Mohammad Ahmed was from Hargeisa in the self-declared republic of Somaliland.
The trio had been in communication with local members of a jihadist group since December 2012 and had travelled to the Ethiopian city of Adama, capital of the Oromia region, where they were conspiring to carry out terror attacks, it reported.
The Federal High Court in the capital, Addis Ababa, heard that Ali Adros had travelled to Kenya for military training and had also made a deal with a local rebel group, the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), to carry out joint attacks, it said.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
ጣይቱ ሆቴል የደረሰው የእሳት አደጋ Fire damages historic hotel in Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — A fire department official says a fire has damaged a hotel which is a historical landmark in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
Commander Tadesse Gemechu said Sunday two people were taken to the hospital after being rescued from the fire at the Taitu Hotel which was built in 1907.
Tadesse says the cause of the fire is being investigated. Many of the hotel's rooms, its historic pieces and a bank office were completely burned down before firefighters put out the fire. The city's famous jazz club that used to be frequented by foreigners and locals alike, Jazz Amba, was also completely destroyed by the inferno.
Addis Ababa's Deputy Mayor Abate Sitotaw said efforts will be made to restore the Taitu Hotel
Saturday, January 10, 2015
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Cargo plane crashes in Ghana | Caperi
An Ethiopian Airlines cargo plane crashed on Saturday overshooting the runway at the Kotoka International Airport in Accra, Ghana.
Early reports claim that three crew members injured on board the 18-year-old Boeing 737 cargo plane have been rushed to the 37 military hospital in Accra.
The Corporate Communications Officer of the Ghana Airport Company, Newman Quartey said though the victims survived the incident, they had to be rushed to the hospital for medical attention, according to media reports from Ghana.
He also said that operations at the airport have normalized adding that “the normal flights are operating on schedule.”
Ethiopian Airlines has so far not issued an official statement on Saturday’s incident in Accra.
Ethiopian Airlines Cargo serves Accra, Douala, Bamako, Abuja, Malabo, Libreville, Ouagadougou, Port Harcourt, Cotonou and Abidjan via Addis Ababa and its new hub in Togo.
The Ethiopian Airlines Freighter fleet consists of two 757Fs and the belly holds of nine B767-300ER, six B757s and five 737-700 aircraft.
In addition, the airline said that it has obtained two B777F to transport floriculture and horticulture products to Europe.
Update:
Ethiopian Airlines made an official statement saying that its B737-400 freighter aircraft with registration ET-AQV, operating ASKY flight number KP4016 from Lomé to Accra skidded off the runway with flat tires at Accra airport.
The crew has safely disemba
Monday, January 5, 2015
Saturday, January 3, 2015
Ethiopia denies reports on pilots' defection to Kenya | Africa | Worldbulletin News
Ethiopia denies reports on pilots' defection to Kenya
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Media reports alleged that four pilots in an airbase in eastern Ethiopia had defected to Kenya
World Bulletin/News Desk
The Ethiopian government on Friday denied reports about the defection of four Air Force pilots to neighboring Kenya.
"This report is a baseless fabrication," Ewnetu Blata, State Minister of Government Communication Affairs Office, told The Anadolu Agency.
"I can confirm that the report is untrue," Ewnetu said.
Media reports alleged that four pilots in an airbase in eastern Ethiopia had defected to Kenya.
Last week, the Ethiopian Defense Ministry accused Eritrea of hijacking an Ethiopian helicopter.
The ministry said in a statement that an Ethiopian helicopter – that has disappeared since Friday – was forced to land in neighboring Eritrea.
It said the helicopter was on a training mission when the Ethiopian pilot forced a trainee and a technician on board to head to Eritrea.
Ethiopia denies reports on pilots' defection to Kenya | Africa | Worldbulletin News
Ethiopia denies reports on pilots' defection to Kenya
File Photo
Media reports alleged that four pilots in an airbase in eastern Ethiopia had defected to Kenya
World Bulletin/News Desk
The Ethiopian government on Friday denied reports about the defection of four Air Force pilots to neighboring Kenya.
"This report is a baseless fabrication," Ewnetu Blata, State Minister of Government Communication Affairs Office, told The Anadolu Agency.
"I can confirm that the report is untrue," Ewnetu said.
Media reports alleged that four pilots in an airbase in eastern Ethiopia had defected to Kenya.
Last week, the Ethiopian Defense Ministry accused Eritrea of hijacking an Ethiopian helicopter.
The ministry said in a statement that an Ethiopian helicopter – that has disappeared since Friday – was forced to land in neighboring Eritrea.
It said the helicopter was on a training mission when the Ethiopian pilot forced a trainee and a technician on board to head to Eritrea.
Ethiopia denies reports on pilots' defection to Kenya | Africa | Worldbulletin News
Ethiopia denies reports on pilots' defection to Kenya
File Photo
Media reports alleged that four pilots in an airbase in eastern Ethiopia had defected to Kenya
World Bulletin/News Desk
The Ethiopian government on Friday denied reports about the defection of four Air Force pilots to neighboring Kenya.
"This report is a baseless fabrication," Ewnetu Blata, State Minister of Government Communication Affairs Office, told The Anadolu Agency.
"I can confirm that the report is untrue," Ewnetu said.
Media reports alleged that four pilots in an airbase in eastern Ethiopia had defected to Kenya.
Last week, the Ethiopian Defense Ministry accused Eritrea of hijacking an Ethiopian helicopter.
The ministry said in a statement that an Ethiopian helicopter – that has disappeared since Friday – was forced to land in neighboring Eritrea.
It said the helicopter was on a training mission when the Ethiopian pilot forced a trainee and a technician on board to head to Eritrea.
Friday, January 2, 2015
Four Ethiopian Air Force Pilots Defect to Kenya
REPORTS coming out of the troubled Ethiopian Air Force indicates that another four high ranking Air Force pilots have abandoned the government and requested asylum in Kenya.
The Ethiopian four military pilots defected from Dire Dawa Air Force base.
The news comes only a week after a similar incident took place where another three pilots defected to Eritrea along with two MI-35 helicopter gunships.
The Ethiopian four military pilots defected from Dire Dawa Air Force base.
The news comes only a week after a similar incident took place where another three pilots defected to Eritrea along with two MI-35 helicopter gunships.
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