Jani Tewelde won the first stage of Tour of Eritrea 2012

Jani Tewelde Tour of  Eritrea Stage 1 Winner By MTN - Qhubeka Jani Tewelde won the first stage of the Tour of Eritrea on Wednesday 30 May for Team MTN-Qhubeka to take the lead in this UCI 2.2 rated race. Mekseb Debesay (Red Sea Camels) came in second and Yemane Bereket (Eritrean National Team) finished third. MTN-Qhubeka’s Tesfay Habtemariam finished in fourth place. Last year’s race winner, MTN-Qhubeka rider Meron Russom, unfortunately ran into bad luck before the race even began as his bike did not arrive in Eritrea and he had to use an old bike that he still had in his home country. He managed to stay in the front of the peloton for...

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Presidents Isaias and Museveni hold talks on bilateral relations and regional, as well as international issues.

Presidents  Isaias Afwerki and Yoweri Museveni  in Asmara Presidents Isaias Afwerki and Yoweri Museveni held talks at the State House in a cordial spirit of fraternal cooperation and understanding on bilateral cooperation, regional peace and security, regional integration as well as other issues, including the revitalization of the African Union. The two sides discussed in depth the situation in the Horn of Africa focusing on the strategic objectives of achieving regional peace, security and integration. They agreed to work together to resolve conflicts, prioritize economic and social development, as well as promote trade and infrastructural...

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Ex-Defense Minister: Ethiopia Faces Political ‘Crisis’ - VOA - 07/27/2012

E thiopia does not have a firm leadership succession plan if Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is no longer able to head the government, according to a former defense minister.  Seeye Abraha, who worked with Meles on the ruling party’s executive committee but who is now a member of the political opposition, said Tuesday that uncertainty and anxiety is growing over the nation’s leadership during the prime minister’s so-far unexplained absence. He blamed it on the country’s one-party electoral system and Meles’ one-man-rule style of governing over the past 12 years. ​​“They don’t have a system" [of leadership succession], Seeye said. “This...

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Eritreans March in Capital to call for U.S. policy change

05-26-12, By Sophia Tesfamariam Washington DC--Tourists from across the United States and many more from places such as China, Germany, Japan, India and Ukraine were treated to a spectacular show of unity, dignity and pride when thousands of Eritreans rallied in front of the White House on 25 May 2012. The manifestation was part of the week long celebrations in commemoration of Eritrea's 21st Independence Anniversary on 24 May 2012, and thousands took part in the colorful and festive event. They marched and chanted in unison, "Obama where's the change", "No evidence, No sanctions", "Peace Yes, War No", "End the Ethiopian occupation", "Long...

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U.S. says attack likely in Kenya port city ( Mombasa) - 06/23/2012

By George Obulutsa (Reuters) The U.S. embassy in Kenya has warned of an imminent threat of an attack on the Kenyan port city of Mombasa and asked all its government workers to leave the coastal town, which has been hit by a series of attacks. Underscoring the threat, police said they recovered suspected bomb-making material in the capital Nairobi on Saturday, the second such discovery this week in the country. The U.S. embassy said in a statement dated June 22 on its website that it had also suspended travel for its government officials to Mombasa, a tourist destination popular with foreigners, until July 1. Mombasa, the capital Nairobi and other parts of Kenya have suffered a series of grenade attacks since Kenya sent troops into Somalia last year to pursue al Qaeda-allied al Shabaab insurgents...

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Al Shabaab kill military commander in ambush - 06/22/2012

By: SomalilandpressHeavily armed al Shabaab insurgents killed a military commander in the outskirts of Mogadishu on Thursday as clashes continue in rebel-held areas in the south of the country. A firefight broke out between government troops and the al-Qaeda affiliated militant when the group ambushed a military supply convoy traveling from the town of Afgoye. A military source, who was not authorised to speak to media, said the district commander of Elasha Biyaha, Mr. Afrah Ali Afrah was killed. Al Shabaab said they have his lifeless body in their possession along with several other dead soldiers. He said the insurgents attacked the convoy...

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47 bodies of Ethiopian illegal immigrants fished from lake Malawi.

 BLANTYRE (AP):An overloaded boat carrying about 60 illegal immigrants from Ethiopia capsized in Lake Malawi’s wintry waters, and all aboard are feared drowned, Malawi police said yesterday.Dave Chingwalu, police spokes-woman, said 47 bodies have been recovered, and three suspected Malawian human traffickers had been arrested. The accident happened in the northern Karonga district, 600 kilometres (400 miles) north of Lilongwe, the capital, on Monday night.Villagers started seeing floating bodies Tuesday morning.“They pulled out two bodies, then three, then five,” Chingwalu said. “They decided to alert the police on Wednesday, and we have so far pulled out 47 people from the lake.”“The boat capsized because it was overloaded,” he said. “There were men, women, and children, and goods as...

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Dictator Meles Zenawi Humilated by an Ethiopian journalist.

Abebe Gellaw, an award-winning journalist on Friday unleashed an avalanche of indignant words and condemnations against dictator Meles Zenawi who was ironically lecturing about food security at a Symposium on Global Agriculture and Food Security at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington, D.C. (ethiomedia) HTML Comment Box is loading comments... /**/...

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South Boulder Mines progresses potash Feasibility Study at Colluli - Eritrea with metallurgical drilling

South Boulder Mines (ASX: STB) is rapidly advancing towards the completion of a Definitive Feasibility Study at its Colluli Potash Project in Eritrea with the start of a new program of metallurgical drilling. Importantly, this comprehensive drilling program allows the company to further de-risk the project. A high degree of confidence can be established in Colluli as a result of its shallow nature, which presents favourable economics. Lorry Hughes, managing director, said: “Due to the extremely shallow nature of the Colluli deposit, we are able to establish an exceptionally high degree of confidence in the resource through relatively cost effective...

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Eritrea will register the fastest-growing economy in East Africa in 2012 .... IMF

May 8, 2012 (ASMARA) — Eritrea's economy is projected to grow by 7.5 percent in 2012, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Driven largely by an increase in major infrastructure development, solid agriculture output and mineral exports, forecasts taken from World Economic Outlook (WEO) that was released by the IMF on April 17, 2012, reveal Eritrea will register the fastest-growing economy in East Africa this year. Despite high fuel prices and some macroeconomic imbalances hindering the economy, the Washington-based body said Eritrea's consumer prices will decline from 13.2 percent in 2011 to 12.3 percent this year . After coming...

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Direct Flights From Eritrea to S. Africa to Improve Trade Relations

Pretoria — The South African government has welcomed the introduction of regular flights from Eritrea, saying this will further help strengthen economic, political, and social relations between the two countries. Eritrean Airlines will now fly to Cape Town International Airport and OR Tambo Airport, four times a week. The first flight is scheduled for today. "The South African government views this as part of advancing the African Agenda and sustainable development, which is a strategic objective of South Africa's foreign policy for a progressive Africa and a better world," the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said...

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Africa’s AU: A Tool of Western Rule

The African Union (AU) has deteriorated into a quite hurtful and heartless enforcer of western order in Africa. When it comes to a interests of Pax Americana, we contingency start with a crimes committed in a AU’s “War on Terror” in Somalia, a.k.a., a War on a Somali people. In 2006, a Somalis themselves underneath a powerful of a Union of Islamic Courts brought about a spectacle in many observers’ eyes and determined a functioning supervision in a former collateral of Mogadishu, bringing assent and confidence to a segment for a initial time in 15 years. The diktats of Pax Americana’s International War on Terror need that any truly renouned government,...

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Ethiopians continue fleeing to neighbouring countries - 07/03/2012

Despite the government's claim that the Ethiopian economy is steadily growing by double digits, Ethiopians continue fleeing to neighbouring countries.  According the opposition websites, Ethiopians are going through a severe economic situation, worse than any time in the history of that country, denied their basic human rights and the opportunity to create a viable economic system for current and future generations to come. Yemeni Interior Ministry also stated on Tuesday that 259 African refugees arrived in to Yemeni coasts through the Red Sea. The Ministry said on its website that 62 of these refuges are Ethiopians. It further said that the Yemeni authorities sent the refugees to the main refuge of Kharaz in Lahj governorate. While the Yemen authorities said they...

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Chalice enters into Joint Venture with ENAMCO for Mogoraib North and Hurum ProjectsSymbol: ASX: CHN TSX: CXN

Shares outstanding: 250 million Fully diluted: 258 million PERTH, Western Australia, May 4, 2012 /CNW/Chalice Gold Mines Limited (ASX:CHN) (TSX:CXN) advises that it has agreed to enter into a joint venture with the Eritrean National Mining Corporation ("ENAMCO") in relation to its Mogoraib North and Hurum Projects in Eritrea ("the MHJV"). The MHJV will be owned 60 per cent by Chalice and 40 per cent by ENAMCO (including a 10 per cent free carried interest) and will be funded in accordance with each party's paid participating interest, being two thirds Chalice and one third ENAMCO. In consideration for ENAMCO acquiring its 30 per cent paid...

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Uganda, South Sudan to Meet Over Trade Barriers - 07/01/2012

Uganda and South Sudan have organised an impromptu meeting to discuss issues frustrating bilateral and trade relations between the two countries. The development comes after trade minister Amelia Kyambadde, met a delegation of South Sudanese leaders in Kampala recently. The meeting that will also be held in Uganda will involve government officials and private sector leaders from the two countries. Early this month, Ugandan traders and truck drivers protested and blocked the Uganda-South Sudan border, accusing the Sudanese security of mistreatment. The Police had to intervene to calm the situation. "We shall invite them for a meeting on July 18-19 to deal with trade, security, foreign affairs, immigration and relations matters between the two countries," Kyambadde said. Sudeep Mohanty, the...

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Gunmen kill 17 in twin attacks on Kenyan churches - 07/01/2012

Masked gunmen killed 17 people and wounded dozens in gun and grenade attacks on two churches Sunday in the Kenyan town of Garissa near the border with Somalia, officials said. As Kenya vowed not to be deterred, Washington extended its support to the east African powerhouse and the Vatican expressed concern that attacks on Christian worshippers were spreading. Wearing balaclavas, the attackers killed two armed police -- posted outside churches following previous attacks -- before bursting inside to target worshippers as they held prayer services. Witnesses said bodies lay scattered on the floor inside the blood spattered buildings -- a Roman Catholic church and an Africa Inland Church. "It is a terrible scene, you can see bodies lying in the churches," said regional police chief Leo Nyongesa.At...

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Hundreds of Eritreans protest at US embassy in Tel Aviv - 07/01/2012

Eritrean migrants in South Tel Aviv  photo: Nicky Kelvin Some 500 Eritrean migrants demonstrated in front of the US embassy in Tel Aviv to protest what they say is the political persecution they are experiencing in Israel. They are demanding that the US establish a mechanism to determine eligibility for refugee status, Ynet reported. The protesters carried signs that read “We want protection,” “No to deportation” and “US, save us.” They say that Israel wants to send them back to Eritrea where an oppressive regime rules the country. Israel has been grappling with how to best handle the estimated tens of thousands of African migrants who...

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Zenawi's Parliament Speech Angered Muslims; Five Killed During Protest

In a move that appears designed to extort Western money and support in the name of fighting extremism, the regime of Prime Minister Meles Zenawi is inflaming the Muslim population that has largely been moderate and peaceful. Ethiopian Muslims angered by the heavy-handed interference and deceptive speech by Meles Zenawi, staged one of the largest rallies on April 27 after Friday prayersBy Yuunus Hajji Mul’ataa, Police on Friday killed five protesters, including an elderly scholar, in Assasa town in central Ethiopia in the ongoing Ethiopian Muslim “anti-Ahbashism” protests that have spanned 13 weeks. In the Ethiopian capital on Friday, the major...

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"We took independence to stay in it, not run away from it." S.Sudanese deportee from Israel.

06/19/2012 S.Sudanese deportees at Juba Airport Some 120 South Sudan immigrants deported from Israel landed Monday in the South Sudan capital Juba, with several saying they had come under pressure to leave and had been insulted.The Israeli government announced the departure of the first charter flight on Sunday and said it would be carrying some 120 "illegal immigrants" who had agreed to be "voluntarily repatriated" back to South Sudan.Those deported in the first wave of expulsions of tens of thousands of Africans were given around 1,000 euros ($1,250) per adult and 400 euros per child."They were telling us we have AIDS and that we are a disease....

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