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In a letter written to the editor of the Seattle Times on Thursday, CEO of the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange, Eleni Z. Gabre-Madhin, refuted a story written by one Melissa Allison in a blog on its website titled “Ethiopia halts coffee exports after forcing coffee buyers to purchase beans through its commodity exchange.” Eleni initially asked the blogger ... Full story

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia said Africa's voice was heard and success was achieved at the G-20 Summit. The premier said attention was given to Africa's voice as the necessary preparation was carried out earlier. Meles made the statement here on Saturday while discussing with the German Parliament (Bundestag) President, Professor Dr. Norbert Lammert. The premier said the ... Full story

Ethiopia - Meles Zenawi sits down with Channel 4 News Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi sat down with Channel 4 news for an interview. Jonathan Rugman interviewed Meles Zenawi, the Ethiopian prime minister and the only representative from Africa (outside the G20) to attend the summit. Ethiopia's Prime minister said President Obama being of African heritage understands ... Full story

Ethiopia, Africa’s largest coffee producer, will start exporting beans itself after closing the warehouses of six of the country’s largest exporters, which it claims are stockpiling coffee and contributing to a shortage of foreign currency. A drop in export income, because of a poor coffee harvest, weak world prices and ... Full story

MICHAEL FRAZIER January 21, 2009, the United States from Ethiopia at age 13 and now has a young daughter of her own, was among the Times Square crowd lining sidewalks five deep yesterday to watch Barack Obama's inauguration on one of four large screens."I never thought this would happen," said a teary-eyed Mesfen, ... Full story

18 January 2009 (France24)-For the first time ever, an international news channel has been given authorized access to the front line between Djibouti and Eritrea. In Mid-April 2008, Eritrea invaded the Ras Doumeira territory, a small piece of arid land and an islet strategically located at the entrance to the Red Sea. Despite backup from the French Army, Djibouti was forced to draw back ... Full story