Ecotourism dev’t key for economic growth: Ethiopian scholar
Addis Ababa, May 17 (WIC) – An Ethiopian scholar and researcher at the Addis Ababa University (AAU) underscored the need to give due attention for ecotourism development in Ethiopia.
In an exclusive interview with WIC today, Dr Mulugeta Fisseha, Associate Professor in the Department of Earth Science at AAU, said Ethiopia needs to focus on...
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Ancient prayer book returned to Ethiopia
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Africa takes Miss Universe
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Ethiopia- 50,000 people expected to move to a new condo complex in Addis
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The Addis Ababa City Administration will today inaugurate the biggest condominium site built in the city in the presence of ministers, high-ranking government officials and Ambassado...
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The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Appoints Ethiopia Representative
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Trip to Ethiopia influences new album from Michigan folk duo Seth Bernard, May Erlewine
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Celebrating women
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A new book is published by Girmay Gebru. The book is sold in different book stores and has audio clip.
A new book is published by Girmay Gebru. The book is sold in different book stores and has audio clip.
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Ethiopian Filmmakers Win International Award
A group of young Ethiopian filmmakers named Gem TV, many of whom were street kids, have won the 2012 Special Award at the One World Media Awards in London.
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Kenenisa is aiming for gold in both 5,000 and 10,000m in London Olympic
Ethiopian distance great Kenenisa Bekele has sent out a warning shot to potential Olympic rivals, including Team GB’s Mo Farah, by saying that he is aiming to do the 5,000-10,000 metre double at the L...
Radio Merhawit Announcement
Radio Merhawit Announcement
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ESAT shines at Washington, DC event
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Death Toll Rises to 91 in Norway Attacks
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Steve Jobs, Apple founder, dies
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Ethiopia: IBM Researcher Solomon Assefa named among top 35 innovators under 35
32 year old Ethiopian genius Solomon Assefa has been named as one of the top 35 innovators under 35 by the influential MIT Technology review magazine. Solomon is a researcher at IBM’s Thomas J. Watson...
Researchers develop reactor to make fuel from sunlight
Scientists raise hopes for a large-scale renewable source of liquid fuel with a simple reactor that mimics plants
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Ethiopia gets first electric car
Ethiopia has launched an electric car, despite suffering from power shortages. It is only the second African country to do so, after South Africa.
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Chinese company approaches Ethiopian market with latest technology
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia June 3 ( Xinhua ) — A Chinese electronics manufacturer, namely Hisense, is promoting latest technology in Ethiopian market.
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Google's Q1 earnings show continued ad growth
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A Fossil Hunt in Ethiopia’s Mush Valley
Bonnie F. Jacobs A fossil frog with bones and soft parts preserved.
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Ethiopia finally gets its own academy of sciences
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29 April 2010 [MediaGlobal]:
Establishing a science academy in Ethiopia has been a long and challenging process spanning the past 40 years. The Ethiopian Academy ...
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21 July 21 - 2012
The 9th anniversary of Kilte-Awlaelo Schools Development Association will be celebrated on July 21, 2012 in Boston, MA. 
When: July 21, 2012
Time: 6:00PM - 1:00AM
Where: St. Johns Armenian Apostolic Church
465 Mount Auburn St. Watertown, MA 02472
Contact: Habenon Desta - 617-620-0426
Aregay Hishe - 617-794-8972
KASDA Supports Eight High Schools in Kilte-Awlaelo