Ethiopian opposition warns “removing Eritrean govt” not valid option
March 24, 2007 (ADDIS ABABA) — The Ethiopian opposition parties have asked the Ethiopian government to continue with its ongoing diplomatic efforts to secure the release of the kidnapped...They further said that removing Eritrean government is not the responsibility of the government.

Somalia and Hostage Situation Update
No Ethiopian solider was killed or wounded in the recent operation to flush terrorist and outlaws from Mogadishu

(Aigaforum 03/23/07) Pilot of the Ukraine made Ilyushin cargo plane that crashed in Mogadishu had reported engine problem to controllers at Mogadishu Air Port...

PM Meles's interview with Al-Jazeera
Andrew Simmons: I'd like to move on now to your deteriorating relations with your neighbour Eritrea. How bad are things at the moment?
Zenawi: Well, I think it would be fair to say that they are quite bad.
Andrew Simmons: And for what reason?
Zenawi: I think the Eritrean government has come to the conclusion that they cannot live comfortably alongside a strong, united Ethiopia, under any government, and have come to the conclusion that they should try to weaken and perhaps dismantle Ethiopia to feel secure....

The Horn of Africa is one of the most volatile areas in the world. Due this the countries in the area host numerous refugees who are escaping turmoil and persecution in their home. With it’s central location, Ethiopia is an important host for refugees from Southern Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia. Refugees in Ethiopia (1) and (2)

Study finds one-third in D.C. illiterate
The growing number of Hispanic and Ethiopian immigrants who aren't proficient in English contributed to the city's high functional illiteracy
(Comment):- If something negative is reported about Ethiopia the vocal Diaspora never hesitates to blame it on the EPRDF, even the epidemic AIDS, which, like it has done to many other countries in the world, has devastated the country since early 1980's is blamed on the EPRDF. Even though EPRDF came to power in 1991! Now Washington DC the den of the many alphabet soup organizations that oppose the EPRDF government is now known for its high illiteracy. The worst part we Ethiopians are to blame for it. Wouldn’t it be better for community, church and political leaders in Washington DC to spent their energy on solving real community problems in Washington DC!

Ethiopian Flower Exihibition

Deputy Prime Minister expresses satisfaction in floricultural development
Addis Ababa, March 21, 2007 (WIC) – Floriculture has resulted in tremendous economic benefit for the country as the government has worked closely with flower growers and exporters, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development said...

Ft Interview with PM Meles Zenawi
Revealing interview, on Somalia, Eritrea and on his future as Prime Minister!

Canadian Communities of Ethiopian origin forged a partnership to strive for the development of their native country of Ethiopia
On March 17, 2007 Gursum and Harari natives Community Organizations living in Toronto Canada forged a partnership to assist in educational and environmental development to alleviate poverty of their native country South Eastern region of Ethiopia, Hararghe region and Gursum Weredas in particular

Ethiopia urges international community, media to put pressure on Eritrea to release hostages. State Minster of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Tekeda Alemu held talks with heads of missions of various countries on the issue

The Eritrean regime has incriminated itself when it gave a podium to self declared terrorists on its television admitting the kidnapping. It is a vindication to the Ethiopian government which has claimed from the beginning the kidnapping was a work of terrorist groups controlled and directed by Eritrea. What else is more proof than Higdef(Eirtrean govt) itself has provided by putting them on its own TV.

The Ethiopian government should hold the Eritrean government fully responsible for this outrageous act. No government tolerates those who cross its borders and kidnap its citizens. Ethiopia shouldn't either. More

IMF Thinks Economy Heats Up
(addisfortune.com)
The IMF thinks the Ethiopian economy is heating up. For a layman economist like us this means the economy is doing well since "heat" is associated with some kind of energy and an economy with lots of heat is good! But we are sure this must also mean the economy must be macro managed so that it does not lead to unsustainable growth and super inflation.

What we really want to point in this story is what will the litany of oppositions who have spelt a bad omen to Ethiopia's economy because of bad management by the government of the EPRDF say? Who would they blame for the good showing? The EPRDF or their bad luck?

We know they were wrong to call for a boycott of Ethiopian Airline and the millennium because majority Diaspora Ethiopians are not heeding their call according to EAL: 20,000 Ethiopians in U.S.A. sign up for air tickets for millennium celebrations:EAL

Special Edition of Mums for Mum News Letter February 2007
Visit by His Holiness, Pope Paul, the Patriach of Ethiopia and Dr Tewelde Birhan...the Patriach pledged a donation of 50,000.00 Ethiopian birr.

Enough with Eritrean provocation
Editorial Ethiopian Observer- March 15, 2007:- Although war is the last option of resolving the issues with the rogue regime in Asmara, the Ethiopian government should primarily work hard for the release of its citizens...and thirdly cooperate with the international community and thereby request for the...

We think there has to be another alternate
to war as a solution.
(Aigaforum 03/15/07): -For the last 10 years or so Ethiopia has tried to reason out with the Eritrean government a peaceful coexistence is the only viable option for the two brotherly people to live in peace. It has even traveled the extra mile to make peace with the Shaibya government after the costly war of 1998-2000. However every gesture and every plan it has forwarded has been met with contempt by the Eritrean government...