Ethiopia: Pastoralism Against the Odds

Pastoralists' disproportionate contribution to Ethiopia's economy is belied by their marginalized status and by policy assumptions that they would be better off farming. But those who raise livestock tend to make the most of marginal land, according to experts, and are often proficient at adapting to changing circumstances.

Ethiopia Devalues Its Birr Currency 17% Against Dollar, Central Bank Says

Ethiopia devalued its currency, the birr, by 17 percent against the dollar, the third such move in the past 14 months, according to the National Bank of Ethiopia.

INTERVIEW-Ethiopia denies rebels chased oil, gas firms away

INTERVIEW-Ethiopia denies rebels chased oil, gas firms away

INTERVIEW-Ethiopia rejects dam criticism, targets 10,000 MW

Source: Reuters * Ethiopia to generate 10,000 MW by 2015 * Criticising dams is "income source" for NGOs * Will never go to war with Egypt over Nile By Barry Malone ADDIS ABABA, Sept 2 (Reuters ...

Ethiopia’s rain: A mixed blessing

Last year at this time, southern Ethiopia battled drought. This year, the rain continues to fall, weeks past the normal season.

Embassy in Ethiopia a UN gambit

Australia will soon open an embassy in Ethiopia in what is widely seen as an attempt to bolster the campaign to win a prized seat on the United Nations Security Council.

Ethiopia is now Labor’s priority?

This fool’s errand is not just costing too much but contorting our foreign policy:

Tri-Cities doctor traveling to Ethiopia to perform eye surgery

NEW An eye doctor from the Tri-Cities is traveling to Ethiopia to perform eye surgery on people who have gone blind from cataracts.

Tullow Oil Expands in Kenya, Ethiopia With Africa Oil License Acquisitions

Tullow Oil Plc , which plans to produce its first oil in Ghana later this year, will expand exploration in Kenya and Ethiopia with the acquisition of interests in six licenses from Africa Oil Corp.

Tullow acquires a 50% interest of the East African Rift Basins of Kenya and Ethiopia

Tullow Oil plc has acquired a 50% operated interest in six adjacent licences covering the East African Rift Basins of Kenya and Ethiopia, an area of 97,000 sq km ...