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AllAfrica: Ethiopia News Insurgents Target Ethiopian Army Convoy in Countryside, 5 Killed At least five people were killed in south-central Somalia on Friday after Islamist insurgents targeted an Ethiopian army convoy that left the town of Baidoa, sources said. More Needs to Be Done to Combat Drought - UN United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes expressed yesterday that persistent relief aid to the drought affected areas of Ethiopia is needed in order for the dire situation not to worsen to famine. Desperate Farmers Eat Seeds Before Planting Martne Harja had prepared her three-quarter hectare piece of land at Galcha Seke village in Wolayita zone of Ethiopia's Southern Region for the planting season, but her seven children found themselves without food after the rains failed. U.S. Policy Likely to Bring Blowback U.S. counter-terrorism policies and support for the Ethiopian-backed Transitional Federal Government (TFG) in Somalia have helped create an increasingly desperate humanitarian and security situation in the East African nation, whose population has become increasingly radicalised and anti-U.S., according to a new report by a major U.S. human rights group. Regional Police Chiefs Resolve to Pursue Genocide Fugitives The recently concluded 10th annual East Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation Organization (EAPCCO) summit in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa resolved to pursue Rwanda Genocide fugitives, among other things. Food Crisis Tops Agenda On Final Day of UN Humanitarian Chief's Visit The effects of rising food costs in Ethiopia, where prices have increased up to 500 per cent over the last year, was the focus of discussions between key local and international officials and the United Nations humanitarian chief, who today wrapped up a three-day visit to the country. Release Youths Held in Addis, Say Muslims Muslims today mark the first Friday of the month of Ramadhan with calls for the release of Kenyan youths deported to Ethiopia two years ago. Families Hard Hit By Food Crisis The crowd that filled Konso Mekane Yesus primary school in Karat town, 600km south of the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, were not pupils, but hundreds of mothers and children forced by food shortages to queue for relief rations. UN Humanitarian Chief Surveys Needs in Drought-Striken Somali Region On the second day of his second visit to Ethiopia, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Emergency Relief Coordinator John Holmes visited Jijiga, Lafa’isa and Kebridehar in Somali Region, where he spoke with those affected by the region’s ongoing humanitarian crisis and pressed home the need to strengthen humanitarian activities. Lack of International Funding Creates Hole in Aid Effort Children's lives in Ethiopia are at risk because of a chronic lack of international funding for food aid, warns Save the Children. Battling Malnutrition in the South Since June, Girara health centre in southern Ethiopia has been a hive of activity each Monday when health staff run the outpatient therapeutic clinic. MP Says Ethiopia 'Colonizes Somalia' One of Somalia's legislative body members has announced that Ethiopia laid claims to Somalia. Invest More in Early Childhood Development The sixth African Conference on child abuse and neglect will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in May next year. NCAA May Sanction Ethiopian Airline Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) may sanction Ethiopian Airline in Nigeria in reaction to the inhuman treatment meted out on Nigerian passengers on the airline's flight ET 601 operated on August 26 this year on the Dubai -Addis-Ababa- Lagos route. Ministry Says BPR Helps It Modify 80 Percent of Operation The Ministry of Transport and Communication (MoTC) disclosed that Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) has improved 80 percent of its operation helping the ministry obtain dramatic results. Two Journalists Released On Bail But Still Face Charges Over Published Report The following is a 29 August 2008 WAN/WEF letter to Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi: Regional Ministers Sign Pact to End Cattle Rustling EAST African ministers in charge of the police have signed a protocol to combat cattle rustling in the region. The protocol was signed by 10 out of 11 ministers at the end of the 10th Eastern Africa Police Chiefs Cooperation (EAPCCO) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Do Come. Just Don't Bring Anything With You I don't know if there are that many places anywhere whose residents don't give and don't take presents. Gifts serve I presume, as social lubricants to a certain extent. WB Urges Continent to Take Lead in Aid Inflows Management A senior official of the World Bank on Monday said Africa should "take the driver's seat" to ensure it obtains full benefit of aid flows from the rich world. Top UN Relief Official Assesses Drought-Stricken Areas The top United Nations humanitarian official has begun his three-day visit to Ethiopia, where he is holding talks with Government officials, relief groups and individuals affected by the country's drought and food crisis. Battling Malnutrition in the South Since June, Girara health centre in southern Ethiopia has been a hive of activity each Monday when health staff run the outpatient therapeutic clinic. EIC Earns Over 78 Million Birr Profit The Ethiopian Insurance Corporation (EIC) disclosed that it earned 78.2 million Birr profit in 2007/08 budget year, a 14 percent increase from the set target. ECA Urges Ministers of Gender, Women's Affairs to Go Beyond Rhetoric Deputy Executive-Secretary of United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) urged Ministers of Gender and Women's Affairs of Africa to move beyond rhetoric to concrete action for the benefit of women in the ground. Conference Deliberates On Conflict Prevention, Resolution, MGT Organized by the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) of the Addis Ababa University in collaboration with British Council, a conference discussed on a multidimensional approach on conflict prevention, resolution, management, transformation in Ethiopia Institute's director Yonas Adaye said the conference was one of IPSS' efforts to reach out to the community and contribute its share in peace building in the country and the Horn as well. Germany Donates 70 Mine Detectors Worth -157,600 The government of Germany donated 70 mine detectors worth 157,600 Euros to the Ethiopian Mine Action Office (EMAO) to support Ethiopia's ongoing efforts in clearing the dangerous land mines in the Afar, Somali and Tigray regional states. Ghion Blessed with More Interest from Abroad Three more international companies have signalled their interest in co-owning Ghion Hotel with the government. PM Removes Simon Mechale One of the few senior Federal Government officials to have served in one office for over 15 years, Simon Mechale has been relieved of his responsibilities as chief of the nation's humanitarian and relief agency. The Disaster Prevention and Preparedness Agency (DPPA) now has a new boss. Cotton Plant Spins Into Action The first spinning factory in the country opened its operations yesterday. District Boards to Be Let Off the Lease Ten new district lease boards should be established within a fortnight. The city administration hopes that the new boards and the Central Lease Board combined will generate 2.2 billion Br this financial year. However, they have got off to a slow start. After 4 Months in Jail Ethiopia Gov Frees Somali Elders More than 30 Somali elders those have been in Ethiopian top-security prisons for more than four months they've regained their freedom on Friday night.

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