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Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:40 +0200

.::Ethio-Mexico relations being consolidated: Ambassador Hector Valezzi::.

Hector Valezzi Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) – The bilateral relations between Ethiopia and Mexico have been strengthened, according to the Mexican Ambassador to Ethiopia.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:32 +0200

.::Speaker says Federation gaining valuable experiences from int'l organizations, counterparts ::.

Degife Bula Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) – The House of Federation has reportedly been gaining valuable experiences from international organizations and counterparts that established relations with it.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:44 +0200

.::Advisor to PM stresses need for building robust construction industry ::.

Hailemariam Dessalegn Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - Building efficient and robust construction industry is decisive in expediting and sustaining the economic growth of the country,according to the Social Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister with a Minister Portfolio.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:47 +0200

.::Ministry launches construction of dams with 2.5 billion birr ::.

Moges Ayele Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - The Ministry of Water Resources announced that it has launched the two dam construction projects with 2.5 billion birr at the environs of Lake Tana.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:50 +0200

.::Ethiopia’s drive to bring peace, stability in Horn deserves encouragement: French Ambassador::.

Stephan Gompertz

Addis Ababa, July 29 (WIC)- The efforts Ethiopia has been exerting to bring about peace and stability in the Horn of Africa is a useful experience to other countries, the French Ambassador to Ethiopia said.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:52 +0200

.::Anti-HIV therapy increases life expectancy by over 13 years::.

Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - The life expectancy for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has increased by more than 13 years since the late 1990s thanks to advancements in antiretroviral therapy, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and Simon Fraser University in Vancouver.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:54 +0200

.::Ministerial conference of Nile Basin countries concludes successfully::.

Asfaw DingamoAddis Ababa, 29 July (WIC) – The annual conference of Ministers of Water Resources of Nile Basin countries, which has been underway in the Democratic Republic of Congo, was concluded by passing various resolutions and deferring an agenda to leaders of the countries, the Minister of Water Resources disclosed.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:56 +0200

.::Addis executing over 741mln birr water projects ::.

Mekuria Haile Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - The Addis Ababa City Administration disclosed that it has been undertaking over 741-million-birr potable water projects in the metropolis.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:33 +0200

.::Longest, heaviest part of Axum Obelisk re-erected ::.

Addis Ababa, July 28 (WIC) – Re-erection of the second part of Axum Obelisk was finalized yesterday.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:48:58 +0200

.::Ethiopian Diaspora commend ETV for providing true picture of nation ::.

Addis Ababa, July 28 (WIC) – Ethiopian Television (ETV) programs broadcast via satellite across the world have reportedly helped the Ethiopian Diaspora get the actual picture of the country.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:00 +0200

.::State allocates close to 449mln birr for HIV/AIDS program ::.

Bahirdar, July 30 (WIC) - The Amhara State has reportedly allocated close to 449 million birr for HIV/AIDS prevention,care and support this budget year.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:08 +0200

.::USAID lauds efforts of gov't, NGOs in providing relief food for needy ::.

Addis Ababa, July 28 (WIC) – The Ethiopian government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been exerting the necessary efforts to assist people exposed to food shortage due to the failure of belg rain, according to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) said.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:10 +0200

.::Nation earns over 525mln USD from coffee export ::.

Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) - Ethiopia earned 525.2 million USD in coffee exports in 2007/08, a ministry of trade official told Reuters yesterday.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:12 +0200

.::Office finalizes study to sustainably solve transportation problem in metropolis::.

Addis Ababa, July 30 (WIC) – A study aimed at sustainably solving the transportation problem of the metropolis is finalized, according to the Addis Ababa Transport Branch Office.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:15 +0200

.::Ethiopian born U.S. Executive Director-designate to AfDB advocates strong,active bank::.

Addis Ababa, July 29 (WIC) – A "strong and active" African Development Bank (AfDB) is what Africa needs to help its "long-held promise" become a reality, the U.S. executive director-designate to the bank told the U.S. Senate recently.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:17 +0200

.::Ardaita ATVET College graduates 832 students ::.

Ardaita, July 29 (WIC)- Graduates of Agricultural Technique and Vocational Training Education Colleges should strive to make the efforts of organized farmers in boosting production successful, the federal cooperatives agency said.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:19 +0200

.::NGOs with over 105mln birr executing dev’t works in Diredawa Administration ::.

Diredawa, July 29 (WIC) - NGOs with more than 105 million birr capital have reportedly been executing various development works in Diredawa City Administration.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:21 +0200

.::Mekelle town council begins first regular session ::.

Mekele, July 29 (WIC) – The first regular session of the new Mekelle town council began today.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:24 +0200

.::Institute provides over 25 mln birr loan to youth in Diredawa administration::.

Diredawa, July 28 (WIC) - The Dire Credit and Savings Institute said it has provided more than 25.3 million birr loan for youth in the just-concluded fiscal year.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:25 +0200

.::Agency to transfer over 4,000 condos built with 148 mln birr::.

Mekele, July 28 (WIC) – Tigray State Condominium Houses Agency is reportedly ready to transfer over 4,000 condos built with 148 million birr.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:28 +0200

.::Adama Quarantine clears over 64,000 live animals for export ::.

Adama, July 28 (WIC) - The Adama Quarantine has reportedly cleared 64,545 live animals for export in the just-concluded budget year.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:31 +0200

.::Tigray State designates 1,000 hectares for flower, vine developers ::.

Mekelle, July 28 (WIC) - Some 1,000 hectares of land has been designated for prospective flower and vine developers in Tigray, the state investment office disclosed.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:55 +0200

.::Britain commends Ethiopia’s dedication to peace::.

Ambassador Norman LingAddis Ababa, July 26 (WIC) - Ethiopia's commitment to peace and stability in the Horn of Africa is commendable, according to the British Ambassador to Ethiopia.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:49:57 +0200

.::NGO helps 300 pastoralists regain sight in South Omo Zone::.

Jinka, July 23 (WIC) – The humanitarian organization Eyes for Africa has reportedly helped 300 people in South Omo Zone regain sight by carrying out eye surgery.

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:50:00 +0200

.::Diredawa city executes over 162mln birr dev’t work ::.

Diredawa, July 26 (WIC) - The Diredawa city has reportedly executed development works with more than 162.5 million birr in the just-concluded budget year.