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African Union inaugurates new Headquarters in Ethiopia
African Union Building (Photo: AFP)
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (BBC) – The entire $200m (£127m) project was funded by China as a gift to the AU, as Beijing continues to strengthen its influence in Africa.
In front of African leaders a huge golden key was handed over and the 100m high building was officially opened.
The tower overlooks a vast conference centre where African heads of state are expected...
Ethiopian Airlines to launch nonstop flight to Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopian Airlines is launching three-times-weekly service from Addis Ababa to Dammam, the capital of Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province, starting on February 12.
According to a press release Ethiopian sent to ENA on Friday, Dammam will be its 8th destination in the Middle East and its 64th worldwide.
Ethiopian CEO, Tewolde Gebremariam said the new flight to Dammam provides...
Dr. Rick Hodes, a miracle worker in Ethiopia
Dr. Rick Hodes has a very scary laptop. In fact, before he reveals some of its contents to non-medical people, he warns viewers that what they’ll see may be hard to take.
The grotesque facial tumours, the bodies twisted into almost unimaginable shapes in the photos that fill Hodes’ computer are disturbing, but what’s most unsettling is the thought of the people living with these monstrous...
Ethiopian-American Scientist Uses Molecular Imaging for Early Detection of Heart Disease
Dr Yared Tekabe
New York (TADIAS) – In Spring 2009, we featured Dr. Yared Tekabe’s groundbreaking work on non-invasive atherosclerosis detection and molecular imaging, which was published in the American Heart Association´s journal, Circulation. As in most chronic heart disease conditions, the plaque that accumulates in blood vessels is usually not detected until it leads to serious, and often...
Kenenisa Bekele “played big part” in EAF revoking ban
Ethiopia’s double Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele (pictured) played a major part earlier this week in persuading his national federation, the Ethiopian Athletics Federation (EAF), to revoke the ban on him and 34 other athletes which had put their participation at the London 2012 Games in jeopardy, it emerged today.
Bekele’s manager Jos Hermens told insidethegames: “There was a...
Eyes for Africa performs cataract surgeries in Harar
Harar, Ethiopia – Eyes for Africa, an Australia based non-governmental organization, has made 190 cataract surgeries in Harari Regional State in its second trip to the area since it has began its operation in Ethiopia in 2007.
The team of 21 volunteers has also made 875 screenings for trachoma cases of whom 500 received treatment, 62 orthopedic surgeries, 380 outpatient services, 90 antenatal...
Adama Executive Hotel, a new addition to Hospitality Industry
Adama, Ethiopia – Adama Executive Hotel, a new addition to the growing hospitality industry in Ethiopia, opened its door here.
Hotel owner and general manager Ketema Regassa said the hotel was built at a cost of 92 million Birr (more than $5 million US), has 110 beds, six modern assembly halls, bars and restaurants, swimming pools and gymnasiums, among others.
The hotel has also created...
Yared Hagos wins Brass in York Half-Marathon
Yared Hagos of Ethiopia opened up his yearly account with a runaway victory in the Brass Monkey Half-Marathon in York yesterday.
The Ethiopian athlete defied gale force winds and close to 2,000 rivals to win by a margin of exactly four-and-a-half minutes.
The Wallsend athlete, having his first outing since before Christmas when he was beaten into second place by Elswick’s Phil Hurst in the Norman...
Oklahoma-Ethiopia connection explored in new documentary film
A new documentary film explains how the origins of the $350 million Ethiopian coffee industry are tied to Oklahoma State University, a former school president and a tragic plane crash.
In 1950, former Oklahoma State president Henry Bennett became an assistant secretary of state to head up President Truman’s international technical assistance program. Bennett planted the seeds for what would...
Multinational drinks companies continue to invest in Africa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia- Diageo, owner of brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff and Guinness, recently bought Ethiopia’s Meta Brewery for US$225 million.
Meta Brewery is Ethiopia’s second largest beer producer, with a volume share of around 15%. From its brewery close to the capital Addis Ababa, Meta Brewery produces lager brands Meta and Meta Premium.
Diageo said in a statement that the acquisition...
