Archive for October, 2010

The appointment of Hailemariam Desalegn as minister of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), a position which had been much speculated about prior to his assumption of it, surprised many political pundits, including members of the diplomatic community, most of whom had not had any interaction with him before.

To remedy the situation, a cocktail reception was organised by MoFA to informally introduce Hailemariam to the diplomatic community at the Sheraton Addis on Wednesday, October 20, 2010, where he stood in a corner of the Lalibella Ballroom to personally greet everyone.

“This is not intended to be a substitute for more formal and extended discussions that I [am planning and looking] forward to having with you all,” Hailemariam said in his welcoming remarks. Read the rest of this entry »

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi appointed

Addis Ababa, October 27, 2010 (Addis Ababa) – The government gave appointments to special envoys, ambassadors and plenipotentiaries and ambassadors of Ethiopia, the Office of the Prime Minister announced here on Wednesday.
Accordingly.
1. Seyoum Mesfin
2. Girma Birru
3. Dr. Kassu Illala
4. Ambassador Teshome Toga
5. Degife Bula.
6. Mulugeta Alemseged
7. Hilawe Yosef
8. Ambassador Mohammed Dirir
9. Hassan Abdella
10. Dr. Tekeda Alemu
11. Gifti Abasiya
12. Dr. Mohammed Hassan
13. Kassahun Dendir
14. Dr. Yehsimebrat Mersha
15. Markos Tekle
16..Lelalem Gebreyohannes
17. Dr. Bogale Tolosa
18. Minelik Alemu
19.Dr. Mohammed Gudeta
20. Misganaw Admasu
21. Ambassador Dr. Kua Wang Tutlam,   were appointed as special envoys and ambassadors and plenipotentiaries of Ethiopia.
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Prime Minister Meles Zenawi gave appointments to different government officials Addis Ababa, October 19, 2010 (Addis Ababa) – Prime Minister Meles Zenawi gave here on Tuesday appointments to different government officials.

Following is lists of the appointments:
1. Nega Tsegaye, Foreign Affairs State Minister
2. Berhane Gebre-kiristos, Foreign State Minister

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WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people gathered in sadness to remember a 27-year-old man who died near the popular DC9 nightclub last Friday.

The candlelight vigil quickly turned to anger over the alleged attack of Ali Mohammed. It was an emotional evening as the crowd poured into the street and shut down the intersection of 9th and U Street, NW.

“We want justice. We want justice. We want answers,” cried the crowd carrying candles and signs.

Many of them wanted the charges against the five nightclub workers who were arrested to be upgraded from aggravated assault to murder.

“My son was not a violent man and did not deserve to die as he did,” said Ahmed Galchu, the victim’s father. “We have faith in the American system.”

“All of these people would not be standing out here if Ali was the type who deserved to die the way he did,” said Nunu Wako, Mohammad’s cousin. “I can understand if it was just one-on-one thing but five-to-one is utterly barbaric and savage.”

D.C. Police say Mohammed was turned away from the nightclub and became angry. Witnesses say he threw a brick through the nightclub’s plate glass window.

Detectives say the 27-year-old Ethiopian immigrant was allegedly chased, beat and stomped by the workers.

Council Member Jim Graham brought an update after meeting with police.

“They have evidence sufficient to justify the charge of murder. I said to myself, ‘Thank God that there is the evidence that will substantiate the murder charge’ and so I ask you to be patient when I know your hearts are crying out,” said Graham.

The official cause of death is pending, but the case has already struck a chord in the Ethiopian community. Some are asking for calm.

“We should not try to take vengeance into our own hand. We should let the justice system take its place,” said ANC Commissioner Gail Anderson.

Lawyers for the men arrested have said police have jumped to conclusions in the case and maintain their innocence.

City officials suspended the club’s liquor license Tuesday. The nightclub has three days to request a hearing on the suspension.

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From our E-mail…Aendethiopia@gmail.com

To the producers of aend Ethiopia Radio,

I listen to your radio regularly and I admire you for being great advocate of one Ethiopia. I agree with you 100% we don’t need arms struggle to change a government but you have to understand Zenwai comes from the culture of confrontation and violence just like your partner said on his analyses. Read the rest of this entry »