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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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February 9th 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region
Cool story: I was sitting at a café last week enjoying a freshly squeezed avocado/mango juice (big thing here) and this young guy came up and introduced himself as “Yadi” - an Ethiopian by ... [full story]
Cool story: I was sitting at a café last week enjoying a freshly squeezed avocado/mango juice (big thing here) and this young guy came up and introduced himself as “Yadi” - an Ethiopian by ... [full story]
February 9th 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Harari Region » Harar
girl approached the five of us and to each one spoke the following: “Fish have no legs. Donkeys have four legs. Cows have four legs. And antelope have two horns. Now give me !” Her ... 15 photos [full story]
girl approached the five of us and to each one spoke the following: “Fish have no legs. Donkeys have four legs. Cows have four legs. And antelope have two horns. Now give me !” Her ... 15 photos [full story]
February 7th 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region » Jimma
Helpful Ethiopia visa information: One month visas can be obtained with no problem at Bole airport. Bole takes USD and Euro, if you are using Euro try to have correct change as they do not make cha ... [full story]
Helpful Ethiopia visa information: One month visas can be obtained with no problem at Bole airport. Bole takes USD and Euro, if you are using Euro try to have correct change as they do not make cha ... [full story]
February 7th 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region » Jimma
Most of these events went down during the time when the two girls were missing. Earlier Sunday one of the students noticed that $200 of hers was missing from her money belt. She was fairly certain tha ... [full story]
Most of these events went down during the time when the two girls were missing. Earlier Sunday one of the students noticed that $200 of hers was missing from her money belt. She was fairly certain tha ... [full story]
February 6th 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region » Jimma
Night finally came. One of the girls had the schedule down, “Time goes by quickly from 8 till 12, then 12 to 4 you’re like, damn this is taking long, then 4-7 you’re like damn that w ... [full story]
Night finally came. One of the girls had the schedule down, “Time goes by quickly from 8 till 12, then 12 to 4 you’re like, damn this is taking long, then 4-7 you’re like damn that w ... [full story]
February 6th 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region » Jimma
Chat (pronounced like chat room) is leafy plant that when chewed and ingested produces mixed highs. We had heard everything from it being like a sugar rush to people full out hallucinating. Pretty muc ... [full story]
Chat (pronounced like chat room) is leafy plant that when chewed and ingested produces mixed highs. We had heard everything from it being like a sugar rush to people full out hallucinating. Pretty muc ... [full story]
February 6th 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region » Jimma
We are working in Jimma and the seven other PA/MPH Touro students are working in Assendabo. They were having a party Friday night, and Regina and I decided to go see what Assendabo is all about. Plus ... [full story]
We are working in Jimma and the seven other PA/MPH Touro students are working in Assendabo. They were having a party Friday night, and Regina and I decided to go see what Assendabo is all about. Plus ... [full story]
February 3rd 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Southern Nations Region » Turmi
We can't say that we weren't warned. Other travellers told us that the Omo Valley would be a lousy experience. Our Dragoman leaders warned us not to expect too much in terms of interaction. Our expect ... 11 photos [full story]
We can't say that we weren't warned. Other travellers told us that the Omo Valley would be a lousy experience. Our Dragoman leaders warned us not to expect too much in terms of interaction. Our expect ... 11 photos [full story]
February 2nd 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region » Jimma
Just wanted to say a quick thanks to friends and family who comment, whether here or through email. Sorry I do not respond to everything...the xylophone is fur sure involved in catchiness of that damn ... [full story]
Just wanted to say a quick thanks to friends and family who comment, whether here or through email. Sorry I do not respond to everything...the xylophone is fur sure involved in catchiness of that damn ... [full story]
February 2nd 2010 Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa
What do these things have in common other than the letter ‘S’? The last week. Thursday (Jan 28/2010) was another rough day as my highest hope for permanent accommodation at the gues ... 8 photos [full story]
What do these things have in common other than the letter ‘S’? The last week. Thursday (Jan 28/2010) was another rough day as my highest hope for permanent accommodation at the gues ... 8 photos [full story]
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