Category: Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (a.k.a. Finfinne) is the capital city and the largest city in Ethiopia, with a population of 3,384,569 (2007 census).
It is the seat of the African Union and host to numerous other continental and international organizations, thus dubbed “the diplomatic capital of Africa”.
Addis Ababa is a chartered city accountable to the federal government. The current mayor is Deriba Kuma.
Read the posts related to Addis Ababa below.
Sudan, South Sudan agree on oil, border security but not on Abiye
After five days of talks, Sudan President Omer Al-Bashir and President Salva Kiir Mayardit have.
Text of Amb. Susan Rice speech at the Funeral of Meles Zenawi
Remarks by Ambassador Susan E. Rice, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, at the.
Ethiopia: Church appoints Acting Patriarch
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Holy Synod appointed Abune Nathaniel as an Acting Patriarch today..
Progress on the Sudan-South Sudan talks but deadline is moved
Although no Sudan/South Sudan Presidential meeting took place as had been hoped, by the end.
Amnesty International: Fate of detained Muslim protestors concerning
The US-based Human Rights group Amnesty International issued a statement, on Wednesday, expressing concern about.
PM Meles Zenawi health: Media reports of Premier’s return
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has returned home, at least two media claimed in the.
Ethiopian Muslims: Silent protests in mosques
For the nation’s Muslims Friday July 20 was the first day of the holy fasting.
Unprecedented: Ethiopia's PM Meles Zenawi declared off-duty
The government officially disclosed today that Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is on sick leave. The.
PM Meles Zenawi’s location: Addis Ababa, Belgium or Germany?
The Ethiopian government remained tight-lipped on Tuesday regarding the location of Prime Minister, though his.
Ethiopian Police clash with Muslims before AU summit meeting
(By William Davison – July 14) Hundreds of people were injured and arrested when Ethiopian.