LANL geologist dates human origins
For the first time, scientists have identified evidence in a geological context that connects earlier and later species of pre-human ancestors over a period of 1.5 million years...Giday WoldeGabriel, a geologist from Los Alamos National Laboratory and the co-director of the Middle Awash project, has been associated with the team of international scientists since 1989

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Blue Nile Dinner to be held in Wheaton IL on May 5, 2006
The Ethio-American Stewardship Society (located in the west suburbs of Chicago) is hosting a Blue Nile Dinner with live entertainment on Friday May 5,... This dinner will raise community awareness and support for Mekelle Institute of Technology's solar panel research...

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Commercial Banks Register Net Profit of 883 Mln Birr
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) announced that the profitability of commercial banks improved in 2004/05 with a reported net profit of 883 million birr during 2004/05

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A time for Commitment and a time for engagement
The following is a transcript of remarks made by U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Vicki J. Huddleston at a press conference with journalists on April 5, 2006, Addis Ababa.

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Interview with Ato Girma Biru, Minister of Trade and Industry
(waltainfo.com):-Increased supply of products and export diversification contributed to high growth rate in the trade and industry sector

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The Long Hard Slog Toward Democratization
VOA interview, U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Donald Yamamoto	Yamamoto states that a political Dynamics not seen in any other African country exists in Ethiopia.What US wants to see is forward progress. Assures residents along the border that their views and wishes will be taken into consideration. US wants demarcation that brings lasting peace.
Comment: The Voa's interviewer's questions are echos of the views of the opposition which participated in the election to settle old score in the first place, and now wants to keep democracy hostage by its Self-fulfilling prophesy of unrest to engage the country in endless election saga, - an impasse- as the interviewer said. Ethiopia has shown that there is no impasse. Despite neo-Dergist's prayer ,Ethiopia is witnessing political dynamism not seen in other African countries, as witnessed by Yamamoto. The loyal opposition is engaged in dialogue. Parliamentary and Media law are being crafted to be up to international standard. Ethiopia is attempting to pull it self away from the neo-dergist, backward looking evil spirit(Looking back at hard talk interview, it is amazing how retarded is their concept of democracy), the anarchists who despise civil parliamentary discourse and setup what matters the most - democratic institutions. US's understanding of this effort and its help is greatly appreciated.

Volvo honors good deeds with emotional event
NEW YORK - The conscience of the auto industry was movingly and uniquely on display at the Volvo for Life Awards ceremony in New York. This year the grand award went to renowned Detroit heart surgeon Ingida Asfaw Ethiopian archeologists uncover several ancient relics
ADDIS ABABA, April 12 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian archeologists said Wednesday they have uncovered several ancient relics and building through excavations they conducted at the northern ancient town of Axum.

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Reporter Editorial
Comment:The last election is text book example of the damage done to the ruling party by the fact that the information Minster acted as representative of the government and the party. Not only was there conflict of interest but also the opposition was able to manipulate this inherently opposing tasks of the ministry to their advantage. The opposition were doing all type of political tricks while demanding Bereket to make sure the government live up to its motto of "clean election." Modern politics is smart politics. Will it be wrong to assume that there is at least on smart person in the ruling party to see the damage and heed the advice?

UN orders review of its Ethiopia-Eritrea mission
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - U.N. Security Council members have agreed to decide by mid-May on a plan for scaling back the U.N. peacekeeping mission in Eritrea and Ethiopia if the two former foes fail to resolve their differences in the next few weeks...

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'Ethiopia Set to Take Over EU Cherry Tomato Market'
Ethiopia has a climate so highly favourable to growing cherry tomatoes that it could command a major share of the European tomato market in coming years, said an Israeli tomato growing company

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Boycott not a viable solution: Huddleston
Speaking to local journalists at the US Embassy, Huddleston said Ethiopia’s major political players should at this juncture realize that much rests at stake if they fail to engage in and commit themselves to the political process that is under way.

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Promoting national interest
Reporter Editorial

Update on Villa Melotti other wise know also as Villa Cyprea
The villa melotti or also known as villa cyprea in Massaw has been desroyed by Isayas Afework in order to despise Italians. The relationship between Italy and Eritrea has become very complicated.

For a picture of before and after of the Villa click here

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Ethiopian Embassy Reacts to Congressional Action on HR 4423
WASHINGTON, April 7 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Embassy of Ethiopia in Washington today reacted to a subcommittee vote on a bill designed to interfere in Ethiopia's internal politics and to adversely affect Ethiopian-U.S. relations

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Commit to political process, US tells Gov't, opposition
ADDIS ABABA, 7 Apr 2006 (IRIN) - The United States has called on the Ethiopian government and opposition parties to show commitment to the ongoing political process and resolve the current standoff between them...She praised the government's decision to accept the opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy as a legal party.

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Ancient land, modern smiles
Despite whatever hardship it is enduring, Ethiopia is a land of courtesy, manners, and consideration for other people
Story by Robert La Bua, photos by Johndouglasart.com

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Strengthing our Institutions - Have your say

Parliamentary Rules and Procedures Is the current parliamentary rules as draconian as portrayed by the opposition? How is it different from other democratic countries? Which parliamentary rules of other countries are alien to Ethiopian culture and custom? Which parliamentary rules should be improved? For reference : Parties are having their say on Parliamentary Rules

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General Tony Zinni On democracy and Election
Well, first of all, you have to understand how you instill democracy. It isn’t an election. An election doesn’t equal democracy.
Source: Meet the Press

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