Paintings inspired by trip to Ethiopia on display

Ethiopia is a peninsula-like landmass in Africa, about twice the size of Texas with 87 million people.Artists who visit foreign countries move beyond the facts to study the people, the culture, and most of all, the unique colors that establish a sense of place.

Energy and Security Issues in the Red Sea Transforming as "the Age of Gas" Begins in Earnest

Major new energy issues are about to transform still further the strategic balance of the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, with foreseeable consequences for the global energy market over the coming decade …

Obama wants Burmese rulers to face UN war crimes investigation

The administration of US President Barack Obama has decided to throw its crucial support behind moves to establish a special UN commission to investigate alleged war crimes perpetrated by the military rulers of Burma.

For immigrants, new cable a long-awaited connection

Immigrants from East African countries living in Minnesota believe a new fiber-optic undersea cable might eventually help them better communicate with loved ones in Africa.

For immigrants, new cable a long-awaited reliable connection

Immigrants from East African countries living in Minnesota believe a new fiber-optic undersea cable, pictured above, might eventually help them better communicate with loved ones in Africa.

Alemayehu G. Mariam: Ethiopia: Beware of Those Bearing Olive Branches!

Beware of Those Who Bear Olive Branches “Beware of Greeks bearing gifts,” goes the old saying. I say beware of those bearing fake olive branches….

Ethiopian Opposition Official Criticizes Donor Report on `Manipulated’ Aid

Ethiopia s opposition Oromo Peoples Congress criticized a report by a donor group into allegations that the government manipulated foreign aid for political gain ahead of general elections in May.

Heat Is ‘Dangerous’ This Afternoon

It’s hot…if you haven’t noticed, and today the National Weather Service says the heat can be dangerous.

Hyena man keeps the peace between town, eerie animals

HARAR, Ethiopia Here in this medieval city in eastern Ethiopia, the humans and the hyenas are living in peace. The truce began two centuries ago (or so the story goes) during a time of great famine.

‘Hyena man’ keeps the peace between town, eerie animals

HARAR, Ethiopia — Here in this medieval city in eastern Ethiopia, the humans and the hyenas are living in peace. The truce began two centuries ago (or so the story goes) during a time of great famine.

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