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Harar, February 8 (WIC) – The European Union (EU) has reportedly earmarked over 380 million birr for food security programs due to be carried out in four states this year.

Oromia youth pledge to scale up dev’t effort, make upcoming elections peaceful

Adama, February 8 (WIC) – Participants of the 3rd Oromia Youth Conference vowed to scale up development efforts and make upcoming elections peaceful.

AFRICAN NEWS

Belgium, France train UPDF soldiers for Somalia mission

February 8, 2010 -- BELGIAN and French army instructors are training the Ugandan army for deployment in Somalia under the African Union (AU) peacekeeping mission, dubbed AMISOM.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Meles Holds Talks with JICA’s Senior Vice President

Addis Ababa, February 5, 2010 - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi held talks here on Thursday with the Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Senior Vice President Oshima Kenzo.

BUSINESS NEWS

UK economy 'faces crisis' warns former IMF economist

February 8, 2010 The UK should be seen in the same category of countries as Greece and Spain, who are facing severe debt problems, a leading economist has said.

CURRENT EVENTS

“Ethiopia is a very important country in Africa………the more I stay here the more I like it.” A Member of EU delegation to the AU 14th summit.

Gratitude!

We, Ethiopians, are very grateful and express our appreciation to the African Heads of States and Governments for electing Ethiopia’s Prime Minister as a chief negotiator of AU for the upcoming global climate change conferences. Ethiopians appreciate the decision and the respect given to them. The people and its leaders will remain loyal to the interest of Africa.

The new flag of African Union unveiled at its 14th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government held in Addis Ababa from January 31^st to February 2, 2010.

INTERVIEW

“Ethiopia is becoming one of the fastest developing countries in growth rate in the world.” Prof Jeffrey Sachs, Special Adviser to the UN Secretary General

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DIPLOMATIC CIRCLE

“Ethiopia should continue to play the role of a Pan African country.” Ibrahim Sorie, Member of Parliament from Sierra Leone and ECOWAS Parliament.
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FEATURES

ENTERTAINMENT

February 8, 2010 -- Ethiopia's only Olympic skier wheels down a suburban Addis Ababa street on his roller skis, expertly weaving around six donkeys and drawing stares from locals more used to watching runners train.
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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“No where are the linkages between sustainable development and climate clearer than right here in Africa.” The UN Secretary General Ban ki-moon

HAVE YOUR SAY

Some say that the sanction imposed on Eritrea by the UN Security Council is an appropriate response to the destabilizing actions of the Eritrean government and it could limit Eritrea’s destructive mission. What do you say?
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GOVERNMENT STATEMENT

Ensuring the integrity of the coming election: undemocratic proclivities

In its February 5, 2010 “A Week in the Horn” report, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) raised issues on the 14th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government, Eritrea’s allegations over denied attendance, the 34^th Extra-ordinary session of IGAD’s Council of Ministers, Al-Shabaab’s links to al Qaeda and the senatorial confirmation hearing for U.S. Ambassador-designate to Ethiopia

BIDS/VACCANCY

ETC bids

Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation - Next Generation Program Office Request for Quotation For Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) (January 2010)

Invitation Letter

ETC NGPO ERP Software RFQ

ETC NGPO ERP High Level Functional Requiremets

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