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Background: Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (who had ruled since 1930) and established a socialist state. Torn by bloody coups, uprisings, wide-scale drought, and massive refugee problems, the regime was finally toppled in 1991 by a coalition of rebel forces, the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF). A constitution was adopted in 1994 and Ethiopia's first multiparty elections were held in 1995. A two and a half year border war with Eritrea ended with a peace treaty on 12 December 2000. Final demarcation of the boundary is currently on hold due to Ethiopian objections to an international commission's finding requiring it to surrender sensitive territory.
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More of a Miracle than an Accident! (Exabier Yemusgan & Ahumdililah)
More of a Miracle than an Accident! (Exabier Yemusgan & Ahumdililah)
November 7th 2009 Africa » Ethiopia » Benishangul-Gumuz Region » Asosa
So here is the news - though I guess most of you know this by now - Sara is pregnant and going to have a baby!!!! We are both delighted as we were led to believe it was not medically possible. ... 12 photos [full story]
So here is the news - though I guess most of you know this by now - Sara is pregnant and going to have a baby!!!! We are both delighted as we were led to believe it was not medically possible. ... 12 photos [full story]
November 1st 2009 Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa
At breakfast on Sunday we are joined by 2 more members of the tour group who have just arrived from the airport. Matt has not slept in over 24 hours but still decides to join us for a stroll around Ad ... [full story]
At breakfast on Sunday we are joined by 2 more members of the tour group who have just arrived from the airport. Matt has not slept in over 24 hours but still decides to join us for a stroll around Ad ... [full story]
October 31st 2009 Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa
On first appearance the hotel seems a bit shabby but it's just about what I expected. The hotels I'll be staying in are described as "mid-range" but that is mid-range by Ethiopian standards. The room ... [full story]
On first appearance the hotel seems a bit shabby but it's just about what I expected. The hotels I'll be staying in are described as "mid-range" but that is mid-range by Ethiopian standards. The room ... [full story]
October 24th 2009 Africa » Ethiopia
I've made a book on Blurb.com with photos and commentary of my trip to Ethiopia in April. Blurb are currently having a photobook competition so I've decided to enter the book in the Travel section. Th ... 1 photos [full story]
I've made a book on Blurb.com with photos and commentary of my trip to Ethiopia in April. Blurb are currently having a photobook competition so I've decided to enter the book in the Travel section. Th ... 1 photos [full story]
October 23rd 2009 Africa » Ethiopia
I booked my trip to Ethiopia on the same day as I decided to quit work. It’s one of those places I’ve always wanted to visit. So as soon as my holidays aren’t constrained to scho ... [full story]
I booked my trip to Ethiopia on the same day as I decided to quit work. It’s one of those places I’ve always wanted to visit. So as soon as my holidays aren’t constrained to scho ... [full story]
September 30th 2009 Africa » Ethiopia » Benishangul-Gumuz Region » Asosa
So onto ICT (or In-Country Training). Where three current volunteers and two PO staff offer to welcome/herd/brief/assist/lecture and generally introduce 36 new Ferengi volunteers to the people's, c ... 29 photos [full story]
So onto ICT (or In-Country Training). Where three current volunteers and two PO staff offer to welcome/herd/brief/assist/lecture and generally introduce 36 new Ferengi volunteers to the people's, c ... 29 photos [full story]
October 16th 2009 Africa » Ethiopia
Few nations, if any, can boast the historic splendour of Ethiopia, evidence of whose extraordinary past is everywhere, from its rock-hewn churches, still places of living worship, to its ancient histo ... 15 photos [full story]
Few nations, if any, can boast the historic splendour of Ethiopia, evidence of whose extraordinary past is everywhere, from its rock-hewn churches, still places of living worship, to its ancient histo ... 15 photos [full story]
September 29th 2009 Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa
The past weekend was a religious holiday in Ethiopia. Meskel is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration commemorating the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Eleni (Saint Helena) in the fourth century. Th ... 4 photos [full story]
The past weekend was a religious holiday in Ethiopia. Meskel is the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration commemorating the discovery of the True Cross by Queen Eleni (Saint Helena) in the fourth century. Th ... 4 photos [full story]
September 27th 2009 Africa » Ethiopia » Benishangul-Gumuz Region » Asosa
"Ta-fa?" (or "Ta-fash?" if you are good friends or female) Rough Translation: where have you been? I've been in Addis, helping train the 36 new volunteers (well, 33 volunteers and 3 accompanying ... 17 photos [full story]
"Ta-fa?" (or "Ta-fash?" if you are good friends or female) Rough Translation: where have you been? I've been in Addis, helping train the 36 new volunteers (well, 33 volunteers and 3 accompanying ... 17 photos [full story]
September 26th 2009 Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa
Not a drop to drink. Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee and legend has it that Kaldi the shepherd first discovered the effects of the illusive drink in the ancient province of Kaffa when ... 4 photos [full story]
Not a drop to drink. Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee and legend has it that Kaldi the shepherd first discovered the effects of the illusive drink in the ancient province of Kaffa when ... 4 photos [full story]
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