Soccer power: Kicking malaria out of Africa
July 30th, 2012 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 30 (IANS) With the Olympics on, it's a fever nobody seems to mind in the 54-nation continent at any time. Soccer fever, which afflicts nearly every African, ... Read more...
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African women set to drive continent’s resurgence: AU official (Interview)
July 23rd, 2012 - 3:09 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 23 (IANS) It's a dream come true for African women, says Litha Musyimi-Ogana, the African Union's chief pointsperson on gender issues as she hails the election of ... Read more...
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Ethiopian PM misses AU summit, health rumours float
July 17th, 2012 - 1:27 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 17 (IANS) It's a mystery absence that has created a lot of hush-hush talk here. Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has been missing from the African ... Read more...
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Midnight drama, deals in battle for AU’s top job
July 16th, 2012 - 10:17 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 16 (IANS) It was midnight drama, intrigue and last-minute deal-making at the Chinese-built new building of the African Union as rival camps upped the stakes for the ... Read more...
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South Africa ups diplomatic offensive for top AU post
July 15th, 2012 - 7:31 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 14 (IANS) Africa is keeping its fingers crossed on the election for the the AU executive chief as South African President Jabob Zuma upped the diplomatic offensive ... Read more...
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AU presses Sudan, South Sudan to seal deal by Aug 2
July 15th, 2012 - 7:07 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 15 (IANS) A day after the presidents of Sudan and South Sudan met here, the 54-nation African Union Sunday asked both countries to honour the Aug 2 ... Read more...
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Restore civilian rule in Mali by July 31: AU
July 15th, 2012 - 6:59 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 15 (IANS) Voicing concern over the post-coup crisis in Mali, home to priceless treasures of Timbuktu, as one of biggest security threats to Africa, the 54-nation African ... Read more...
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Africa puts women’s empowerment on top of agenda
July 15th, 2012 - 3:29 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 15 (IANS) Africa exalted the spirit of women power and empowerment as Liberia's President Ellen Johnoson Sirleaf, the first female elected head of state in the continent, ... Read more...
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Africa celebrates women power
July 14th, 2012 - 11:08 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 14 (IANS) Africa Saturday toasted the spirit of women power and empowerment as Liberia's President Ellen Johnoson Sirleaf, the first female elected head of state in the ... Read more...
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Race for AU’s top job moves into overdrive
July 13th, 2012 - 6:36 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, July 13 (IANS) The 19th African Union summit has kicked off in this Ethiopian capital with all eyes set on intense lobbying for what is touted as the "mother ... Read more...
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India to build 100 institutions in Africa for human development
March 19th, 2012 - 8:04 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) India will build over 100 institutions in different African countries to help develop human resources and accelerate growth in the region, a senior government ... Read more...
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Exim Bank offers $60 million loan to Central African Republic
March 19th, 2012 - 7:14 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 19 (IANS) The government-run Export-Import (Exim) Bank of India Monday offered $60 million concessional loan to the Central African Republic for development of agriculture and mining ... Read more...
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African Union summit concludes with package of agreements (Second Lead)
January 31st, 2012 - 1:54 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, Jan 31 (IANS) The 18th African Union (AU) summit ended in this Ethiopian capital Tuesday with the adoption of a series of agreements on the continent's economic, political ... Read more...
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Food crisis looms in Africa’s Sahel region
January 31st, 2012 - 1:22 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, Jan 31 (IANS) Humanitarian agencies attending the 18th African Union summit here in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa have warned that at least 11 million people in Africa's ... Read more...
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As China-built AU centre opens, India focuses on quiet Africa diplomacy (With images)
January 30th, 2012 - 6:19 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa/New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) As the glitzy China-built African Union building opened in the Ethiopian capital, India was quietly engaged in intense consultations with delegations from around ... Read more...
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UN urges Sudan, South Sudan to resolve issues
January 30th, 2012 - 5:45 am ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Jan 30 (IANS) The United Nations has urged Sudan and its new neighbour South Sudan to resolve all outstanding issues threatening peace and security between them, Xinhua ... Read more...
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Ethiopia gay meet creates buzz on Facebook
December 3rd, 2011 - 12:30 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), Dec 3 (IANS) A controversial gay conference, which began here in the Ethiopian capital despite an uproar from the public and religious leaders, has generated a ... Read more...
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Roses for the world: An Indian success story in Ethiopia
May 29th, 2011 - 2:38 pm ICT by IANS
Holeta (Ethiopia), May 29 (IANS) The world's largest exporter of roses is an Indian who grows and ships hundreds of varieties of the prized flowers -- not just out of ... Read more...
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PM returns from Africa trip
May 28th, 2011 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Saturday returned to India from a six-day official visit to Africa.
During the trip, Manmohan Singh attended the ... Read more...
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No Indian land grab, says Ethiopian PM
May 25th, 2011 - 9:46 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 25 (IANS) Amid some misgivings here about India's acquisition of vast stretches of land, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Wednesday rejected charges of land grab as ... Read more...
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India to establish 80 new institutions across Africa
May 25th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 25 (IANS) India will establish over 80 new institutions in Africa in areas as diverse as agriculture to English language teaching in its support for institutional ... Read more...
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India pledges $5.7 billion, Africa backs India for UN seat (Lead)
May 25th, 2011 - 6:21 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 25 (IANS) The curtains came down on India's second summit with Africa, with New Delhi pledging $5.7 billion for 80 capacity-building institutions across the continent and ... Read more...
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India pitches for UN reforms at Africa summit
May 24th, 2011 - 4:09 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 24 (IANS) India Tuesday made a strong pitch for reform of global political and economic institutions, including the UN Security Council, as it began a second ... Read more...
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Ahead of Africa summit, India says West pitting it against China (Lead)
May 23rd, 2011 - 10:16 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 23 (IANS) A day before its second summit with African leaders, India Monday accused the West of trying to conjure up an arena of rivalry between ... Read more...
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Trade fair in Addis Ababa showcasing India Inc. in Africa
May 23rd, 2011 - 5:02 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 23 (IANS) Over 80 Indian firms are showcasing their products and services at a trade fair organised as a part of the second India-Africa Forum Summit that ... Read more...
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‘Yeh hai meri India’ - in Ethiopia
May 22nd, 2011 - 3:49 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 22 (IANS) "Yeh hai meri India!" the coffee shop steward greets Indian visitors cheerily at the Hilton Addis Ababa as he pours a cuppa. Asked if ... Read more...
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India’s democratic development a lesson for Africa: Ethiopia Deputy PM
May 22nd, 2011 - 3:38 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 22 (IANS) In a subtle allusion to China's much talked about thrust into Africa, Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn has vigorously endorsed India's development model ... Read more...
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India, Africa trade to touch $70 bn by 2015: Minister
May 20th, 2011 - 8:35 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Trade between India and Africa will touch $70 billion by 2015 even as the South Asian economic giant has become a leading investor in the ... Read more...
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Trade, development on agenda of PM’s visit to Ethiopia, Tanzania
May 17th, 2011 - 4:33 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Enhancing economic ties will be on top of the agenda when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh makes bilateral visits to Ethiopia and Tanzania next week.The ... Read more...
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Countdown begins for India-Africa summit (Lead)
May 10th, 2011 - 8:16 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 10 (IANS) Ahead of the second summit between India and the African continent, a two-day seminar begins in the Ethiopian capital Wednesday on how the India-Africa ... Read more...
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Agenda being set for India-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa
May 10th, 2011 - 4:26 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, May 10 (IANS) A two-day India-Africa seminar kicks off here Wednesday ahead of the second India Africa Forum Summit to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh ... Read more...
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Not competing with China for Africa, says India
May 5th, 2011 - 5:16 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) With China making deep inroads through business and investment in Africa, India has said it was not in competition with Beijing in furthering economic ... Read more...
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India-China rivalry in Africa not zero sum game: Ethiopian PM
April 1st, 2011 - 3:46 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, April 1 (IANS) Hailing the Indian model of inclusive development, Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has made a vigorous pitch for greater Indian investment in infrastructure and education ... Read more...
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Going ‘Chak de India’ in Ethiopia
March 31st, 2011 - 2:44 pm ICT by IANS
Addis Ababa, March 31 (IANS) The sun never sets on the cricket-crazy Indian diaspora. Over 200 Indians broke into dance and celebratory chants of 'Chak de India' at a downtown ... Read more...
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Unique ID numbers to half the population by 2014: Nilekani
March 27th, 2011 - 11:00 pm ICT by IANS
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Nearly half the Indian population will get their unique identity number by 2014, Nandan Nilankeni, who is spearheading the drive, said Sunday."We will generate ... Read more...
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