EPRDF to hold 8th organizational conference next month

The Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) Office said the 8 th organizational conference of the Front will be held in Adama town of the Oromia state from September 15-17, 2010.
Office Head Muktar Kedir told journalists here on Tuesday that the conference will review the d evelopment, democracy and good governance activities done as per the decision of the 7 th organizational conference...
Somali forces to 'defend the people,' government says
Nation's 5yrs Nat'l , Transformational Plan achievable: Meles

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said though the five years national development and transformation plan seems more ambitious it is achievable as it incorporates positive achievements and lessons learned over the past five years.
Opposition conference vows to bring democracy to Eritrea
The meeting has deliberated on enhanced tripartite cooperation, regional security, deteriorating security situation in Somalia , terrorism and other issues of common concern. The agenda also covered member states as well as the Forum's role in ensuring regional peace and stability.

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Meles urges stakeholders to reverse discouraging situation in Somalia

rime Minister Meles Zenawi urged the IGAD member states, Somalis, AU and other stakeholders to play their respective role in more proactive manner to help reverse the situation in Somali which is not encouraging
Parliament Approves 2003 EC Federal Budget

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said the allocation of the 2003 EC federal government budget is made by taking into consideration the 10.4 per cent economic growth in which Ethiopia anticipates to register in the coming five years... .
Rahimi Congratulates Ethiopian PM on Re election

Iranian First Vice-President Mohammad Reza Rahimi on Sunday felicitated Meles Zenawi on his reelection as the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia...