Interview with Mr. Gurjit Singh, Indian's ambassador to Ethiopia
Mahatma Gandhi used to say, 'It is not till I wiped every tear....
Ambassador Singh on India's economy, security problem, its relations with neighbouring countries and its cooperation with other developing countries, including Ethiopia. Excerpts: (Reporter.com)

Heavy rain mars Ethiopia rescue

At least 125 people have died when the Omo River burst its banks. Officials say they have sent help by boat.

TAKING THE Al-IlTIHAD--UIC RISE AS BACKGROUND AND FOREGROUND FOR ACTION:
By Zerihun Teshome:-The Al' Iltihad led UIC rise to the helm in Mogadishu and south central Somalia as sudden as it appears, has also been years in the making. Politically viewed, it is a gradual and meticulous build up from the bottom up...(dallolnews.com)

Somalia militia may spark fresh bloodshed

Mogadishu, Aug. 10, 2006 (Independent Online) - Somali Islamic militia on Thursday announced plans to seize control of the central regional capital of Galkayo, sparking a massive deployment by their rivals and raising the spectre of renewed bloodshed in the shattered east African nation.(dallolnews.com)

Dr. Birhanu's book published
Yenetsanet Goh Siked (The Dawn of Freedom) authored by Dr. Birhanu Nega was published in May, written while the author is in prison, covers issues like democracy in Ethiopia...
"...One wonders if Dr Berhanu knew what his vocal Diaspora supporters have been saying about his prison conditions. They have been telling the world Dr Berhanu health has deteriorated due to poor sanitation and prison conditions. They must be astonished by him writing a book! to say the least"

Ethiopia warns of Somali dangers

Ethiopia has warned that Somalia's transitional government is in danger of being sidelined by the growth in power of the country's Islamic Courts.

Silenced nation
Once seen as a model of new Africa, Eritrea is now the continent's most paranoid state, says Xan Rice...(Guardian.co.uk)
...and an Aiga readers said... "Kemal Gelchi [the traitor], was complaining on not having democracy and human rights in Ethiopia. We will see whether he will be finding it in Eritrea"

FROM OUR MAIL BAG Discontent over Government’s containment policy on Shabia Dear Aiga editor: I have read what you wrote on August 10,2006 referring to solutions regarding the terrible situation Ethiopia is facing now with its neighboring country Eritrea. Your responses have been said for many years by individuals in the hierarchy of Ethiopian government. But as a matter of fact the solution is a clear cut, to remove Esayus from power and replace him with democratic leaders who could create a favorable condition for peace and democracy to east Africa. If such thing is not happened by any means, It is impossible to run a country in a peaceful way and to bring a sustainable development in the country. In a no peace and no war situation, it is possible to bring a limited development but will not change the situation of the country as desired. I could not understand why they wait and see until the snake develops to cobra and tried to swallow them, thus what is happening now to the situation in Ethiopia. It is unpleasant to see the country divided by enemy propaganda and second hand war like olf, onlf, kinijit you name it. The worst is coming, esayus is trying to put Ethiopia into war with Somalia, to destabilize and divide the country into ethnic groups in order to benefit economically. Then what now, esayus and his associates are so happy of their results, results of mass defection of armies including a top general and colonel to enemy Eritrea. Absolutely, shame and disgrace to Ethiopian government and its people and it shows that there is means to trust the army in the country. Whose fault? it rests on the shoulder of the ruling party-EPRDF More Comments(updated 08-12-06) More Comments........

Ethiopia says killed 13 rebels crossing from Somalia

U.S. Increases Funding for Economic Development, Health and Education in Ethiopia
In recognition of Ethiopia’s importance to the United States, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing new funding totaling $57.6million (501million Birr) to assist the Ethiopian people in three keys areas: agricultural and private sector development, health care, and primary education.

Congressman Payne says Ethio-U.S. bilateral relations in good shape
While conferring with Prime Minister Meles Zenawi yesterday, Congressman Payne said the cooperations between Ethiopia and the U.S. have been strengthening from time to time....(waltainfo.com)
Ethiopian Leasing Two Brazilian Jets for Five Years

Reaching a Milestone, Ethiopia Hits $1 Billion in Exports

Brigadier General Kemal Gelchi from the Ethiopian defense forces betrays his country and defects to Shaibya. (from our email folder):- The General along with Colonel Abebe from the central command betray his country and defects for Eritrea after coming back from a two week leave of absence. Sources say the General has had a family issue after he has impregnated a young lady out of wedlock in Harrar. The General was a decorated hero during the last war with shabiya. He served under Major General Yohannes and was the right wing man in Badme front defending the Areza front. He has also served in Liberia. Sources say soon after his return from a leave of absence to solve his family issue he tried to convince many of his subordinates(about 40 soldiers of ethnic Oromo) and was passing leaflets showing forged paper alleging that some soldiers were wanted by the government. It is reported many of the ethnic Oromo soldiers he has recruited managed to foil his plan and confronted him on his way to Shaibya/Eritrea land. While two people died in the cross fire and few other wounded the General along with Col Abebe managed to escape. The General and Col Abebe who was an officer stationed at the headquarter of the division as head and member of a "gebi" board left for Shaibya on Aug 8,2006 along with 19 other soldiers. Col Abebe was due in line for an audit and sources say he left to avoid the corruption investigation.General Kemal and Col Abebe were close friends source say.

Prime Minister Meles visited flood victims in Dire Dawa

Minister Neway GebreAb on the recent economic forum held in Manchester England where Prime Minister Meles was one of the participants. The forum touched on topics of African development and the experience of "Asian Tiger" countries as well as a paper presented by PM Meles on Ethiopia[African Development: Dead Ends and New Beginnings (prelimilary draft not for Quotation)]. Click here for Interview(from waltainfo.com)

Scores killed in Ethiopia floods

Almost 200 people are reported to have died after a river burst its banks and floodwaters swept through the city of Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia.

Somali leaders reach consensus on dealing with Islamists
...the main points of the agreement are that Gedi will appoint within seven days a new Cabinet of 31 members, 31 deputy ministers and 12 state ministers and parliament won’t debate a no-confidence vote for six months, an official said. "The leaders hugged, kissed and shook hands with the Ethiopian diplomats for their role in solving the problems among the country’s top leaders,"

2006 Badr International Ethiopian Muslims Federation Conference Washington D.C.

The 6th Badr International Ethiopian Muslims Federation Conference which was hosted by the First Hijrah Foundation in Washington D.C. has been successfully completed. The First Hijrah Community who demonstrated an excellent and welcoming attitude remained true to its name.

Ethiopia! Summer 2006
A trip report of what I saw and heard and some conclusions
(Isayas A, July 31,2006):-Ethiopia in six years time has changed a lot. Last time I visited Ethiopia was six years ago, and to my astonishment a lot has changed since. The construction business is booming cement is in short supply. The service industries are seeing unprecedented growth. Hotels are booked and restaurants and small café’s are crowded all the time.