The fountain when it is working

Changes in Robe

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December 9th 2007
Things seem to be changing in Robe. On a personal level, it is possible to buy porridge oats at more than one shop (previously they were only available only at the purple Mana Kosmeetikki, but they have since sold out), Mars and Snickers bars are sold at the Fountain Pastry and the road is due to have asphalt - although there is still no sign of this. Over the last few days, a blue covering ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Oromia Region » Robe

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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 (wh... ... read more