Eritrea a Nation Held Hostage

Ministry says over 258, 000 households become food self-sufficient

Mekele, October 17 (WIC) – More than 258, 000 households living in drought-affected areas became food self-sufficient, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MoARD) said.

Time for the UN Security Council to listen to Africa, and to act
The headline to the UN's own report on the Security Council meeting on Somali last week said it all: “Many challenges still needing international attention”. High among them is the issue of sanctions to deal with “spoilers” as requested by the regional body, IGAD, and the African Union, as long ago as May.
More from A Week in the Horn (16.10.2009)

Eritrea: Spoiler Exacerbates Crisis in the Horn of Africa and Beyond by J. Peter Pham, Ph.D.

Democracy or Election
Liberal Form vs. Revolutionary Process
Mehretab Assefa Oct 14, 2009:- If there was a point of agreement between Liberal and Revolutionary Democrats, it would be that an election will be held in Ethiopia in May 2010. Both also agree that the election ought to be a contest between different political programs represented by different political parties. The mutual consensus ends here; everything else is locked in sharp disagreement

We want to know!!!

Vice Chairman of MEDREK, Ato Gebru Asrat during an online discussion ( listen) with Diaspora Ethiopians mainly Tigreans, said EFFORT(t'em'et) a huge endowment belongs to the people of Tigrai. Many opposition including some of the current members of MEDREK, have used EFFORT as a source of contention and an excuse for the extremist to attack people of Tigrai. The question is did MEDREK members including UDJ change their stand on EFFORT or ARENA is ready to compromise on EFFORT and change its stand?

Ethiopia’s biggest opposition says "no intent" to boycott election October 11, 2009 (ADDIS ABABA) — With Ethiopia’s national election approaching to go, some opposition groups have reportedly begun to hint boycott from the upcoming election..."Currently the party has no intention to boycott election nor did it yet set any preconditions on to it" Gebru Asrat, the person in charge of public relation and vice chairman of the group"
As expected Mederk has started the double talk habit many undisciplined and hodgepodge coalition is known for! While Gezachew is quoted saying unless Birtukan is released they will not participate, Gebru is telling the world they will not put any precondition. Which segment of our diverse population is UDJ representing in Mederk any ways? We all know who Dr Merara, DR Beyene and Ato Gebru are representing but what about Gezachew of UDJ?

14-Year-Old African Turns Garbage Into Wind Power
Every now and then we come across a heartwarming story that also makes us feel like indulgent, do-nothing slackers. William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi

Sheik Al Amoudi New Agro Firm Shells Out $80m
Al Amoudi has a new company whose purpose is to grow food in Ethiopia for Saudi Arabia. This company has paid 80 million dollars for Caterpillar agricultural machinery and equipment. Its plans to increase its holdings to 500,000hct are preceded by the short term plans to acquire 200,000hct from various regional states in the country.Saudi Star will also supply the local market as the company looks forward to harvesting one billion tonnes of various crops, Haile says

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Ethiopia's Meles in outburst over Eritrea
ADDIS ABABA (AFP) – Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi accused Eritrea on Saturday of sowing havoc in the region as Addis Ababa reiterated calls for sanctions over Asmara's alleged support for Somalia's rebels. "It is going on and on with its creating havoc agenda. The character of this regime is not changing," Meles told parliament

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