Ethiopia 2-1 South Africa
Bafana have failed to qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals in Brazil following their 2-1 defeat to Ethiopia in Addis Ababa on Sunday afternoon Ethiopia had the first real chance in the 4th minute of the game when their free-kick was played into the Bafana penalty area for Kebede, but Itumeleng Khune dived to his left to deny the Walia Antelopes an early lead. Bafana nearly punished their opponents in the 7th minute when Bernard Parker’s clever pass was met by May Mahlangu inside the … [Read More...]
Premier Li Keqiang urges further Ethiopian ties
The Chinese government supports domestic companies getting more actively involved in investment cooperation with Ethiopia in a wide range of sectors from infrastructure to manufacturing, Premier Li Keqiang said on Thursday. China's aid to Africa has never been "conditional", while Africa has long been a reliable and good friend and partner for China, and bilateral cooperation has progressed well during recent years, Li said during his meeting in Beijing with Ethiopian Prime Minister … [Read More...]
Ethiopian to Fly to Seoul with 1st African B787 Dreamliner
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will become the first African carrier to operate scheduled flights to Seoul, the Republic of South Korea effective 18 June 2013 using the B787 Dreamliner. The B787 is the most technologically advanced commercial aircraft offering unparalleled on-board comfort to passengers with high ceiling, the biggest windows in the sky, greatly reduced noise, unique lighting system and higher level of … [Read More...]
Ethiopia dismisses Egypt’s ‘psychological warfare’ on dam
(Reuters) - Ethiopia dismissed Egyptian talk of military action against a giant dam it is building on the Nile as "psychological warfare", and said on Tuesday it would defend itself and carry on with the work regardless. Bellicose rhetoric between two of Africa's most populous and fastest-growing nations has raised fears of conflict over water, though both sides are also pursuing diplomatic compromise over what would be the biggest hydro electric plant on the continent. Responding to a … [Read More...]
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