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.
EDP pres.Mushe Semu says, Single digit inflation an illusion
Highlight: * Mushe Semu, president of Ethiopian Democratic Party (EDP) says lowering the inflation rate.
Ethiopia: Imprisoned Swedish journalists issue statement
"It has been the longest year in our lives," photojournalist Johan Persson and journalist Martin.
Leaked: RSF’s internal memo insists Ethiopia banned Skype
‘RSF (Reporter sans Frontière/Reporter without Borders) is a cautious organization, this is an exceptional case’,.
Ethiopia | Update: Internet telephony is legal, in internet cafes too
State Minister of Government Communications, Shimeles Kemal, gave further clarifications on Friday (June 22) in.
ECX chief Elleni Gebre-Medhin resigns
The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) announced that Eleni Gebre-Medhin (PhD), founder and CEO will transition.
Official: ‘Skype and similar activities are not banned in Ethiopia’
"Skype and similar activities are not banned in Ethiopia. There is no law that prohibits.
Ethiopia: IMF forecasts 7% growth for 2012/13 [Press Statement]
IMF said, in a press statement last Thursday, that: "for 2011/12, [IMF] projects real GDP.
AU confirms Ethiopia will host Summit next month
The African Union has announced that Ethiopia, as the seat of the AU Commission, will.
Ethiopia may host AU summit after Sudan-Malawi row
Malawi won’t host an African Union summit next month after a dispute over the southern.
Ethiopia: Gay-bashing, to what end?
Last December, Addis Ababa hosted the 16th International Conference on AIDS and STIs in Africa.