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.:TesfaNews:. : Eritrea: The Cuba of Africa

Tue, 20 May 2014 18:46:40 +0000

Eritrea A Nation in Isolation [youtube n9YqRvevtV4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9YqRvevtV4 youtube]

.:TesfaNews:. : Eritrea: The Cuba of Africa

Tue, 20 May 2014 18:45:31 +0000

Eritrea: Beyond the Crisis [youtube 1i8fxjM5gNY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i8fxjM5gNY youtube]

.:TesfaNews:. : ERITREA: 9 Ethno-linguistic Groups, 6 Million Citizens, 3 Major Religions, 1 People

Tue, 20 May 2014 18:44:41 +0000

Eritrea - Behind the Crisis [youtube 1i8fxjM5gNY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1i8fxjM5gNY youtube]

.:TesfaNews:. : Ortac Resources Gets Another Set Of Positive Results From Yacob Dewar

Tue, 20 May 2014 16:55:00 +0000

Ortac sees more Economic Grades in Eritrea

By Philip Whiterow A third batch of assays from its associate Andiamo’s drilling programme at the Yacob Dewar copper/ gold prospect in Eritrea has shown economic grades, according to Ortac Resources (LON:OTC). Gold grades included 4.14 g/t over 22.4 metres from 21.6 metres down, including bumper grades over short widths, and 3.60 g/t over 11.3 metres in another. The drilling also recorded 1.27% copper over 10.7m in one drill hole. Vassilios Carellas, Ortac’s chief executive, said: "These results, and those received to date, continue to demonstrate that the oxide copper and gold mineralisation intersected at Yacob Dewar is of economic grade. I am also very pleased that the results to date confirm that both oxide copper and gold mineralisation is present as predicted by our exploration model." The results from the YDD-048 hole were especially encouraging, he said, as they demonstrate that the high grade gold mineralisation continues from the surface and is present in areas where previous drilling provided an inconclusive result. Ortac has invested US$1mln in Andiamo in two tranches to give it an 18.85% stake. House broker SP Angel said: “The grades shown offer good economic potential if the project proves to have sufficient scale and consistency. The prospect appears to offer good potential for to host a larger VMS style deposit.” http://www.proactiveinvestors.co.uk/companies/new...

.:TesfaNews:. : Turkish Airlines Adds Asmara Service from Late August

Fri, 16 May 2014 22:33:00 +0000

Turkish Airlines has opened the Booking to ASMARA!!! http://www.turkishairlines.com/en-int/flights-tic...

.:TesfaNews:. : Ethnic Tigrayan Killings Spiraling in Ethiopia

Fri, 16 May 2014 22:09:24 +0000

[youtube 3CmOz00mpMM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CmOz00mpMM youtube]

.:TesfaNews:. : Explosions Rock Nairobi; Tourism Sector 'on its Knees'

Fri, 16 May 2014 18:40:00 +0000

The big telecoms conference EastAfricaCom planned to take place in Nairobi has been postponed due to security concerns = = = = = = Dear Colleagues, We are sorry to announce that East Africa Com, due to take place in Nairobi next week, is to be postponed. In light of recent security concerns and of today’s bombings in the city we have decided we cannot go ahead with the event as planned. Although we have held many events in the great business hub that is Nairobi, we have to put our delegates’, our customers’ and our team’s safety and security first. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and with everyone affected by these events. The Com World Series team is looking into potential new dates and venues for East Africa Com 2014. It remains an important event and we will make sure it is held in the best conditions and to the Series’ standards. Best regards, Julie Rey Research Director Com World Series http://comworldseries.blogspot.se/2014/05/please-...

.:TesfaNews:. : South Sudan Cease-fire Blows up, Days after the Ink Dries

Thu, 15 May 2014 18:40:00 +0000

Broken ceasefire, whispers of widespread famine in the coming months and now cholera outbreak in the capital Juba. A very sad situation for our brotherly people of South Sudan

.:TesfaNews:. : Sudan to Supply Power and Fuel to Eritrea

Tue, 13 May 2014 22:56:11 +0000

There is nothing called free lunch. If Eritrea gets Ethiopian electricity (indirectly) it doesn't mean that it's for FREE. Eritrea would pay value for money towards the electricity. Hey, Who cares if Ethiopia gets Eritrean (iodized) slats or fish indirectly as long as it pays its hard earned money? It is that simple folks.

.:TesfaNews:. : I Signed Peace Deal to Avoid Arrest Threat by Ethiopian PM: President Salva Kiir

Mon, 12 May 2014 19:59:42 +0000

@erty, how old are you anyway? Lol

.:TesfaNews:. : President Isaias Afwerki on a 3-Day State Visit to Sudan

Mon, 12 May 2014 06:29:00 +0000

Sudanese-Eritrean ties remain deeply rooted, says Afewerki

May 10, 2014 (KHARTOUM) – The Eritrean president, Isaias Afewerki, has underscored that his country’s ties with Sudan are deep and strong and were reflected on several common interests which links the two countries. Afewerki, who paid a three-day visit to Sudan, pointed in press statements at Khartoum airport before leaving the country on Saturday that he discussed several cooperation issues relating to recent developments in bilateral relations. “Our visit to Sudan was not intended for media consumption but for a work program in many issues which serve interests of both countries,” Afewerki said. He asserted that practical steps were taken in order to implement programs which were agreed upon between the two sides. Salih Abdalla, director of the Operation Department of Sudan’s Electricity Corporation, said that the they started implementation of the two presidents’ directives with regard to the electric linkage between the two countries. The 45-kilometers electric line with a capacity of 66 kilovolt, will link Sudan’s eastern town of Kassala and Eriteria’s Teseney town. The Eritrean president also toured the Khartoum refinery and the currency printing facility. On Thursday, Sudan’s state minister at the foreign ministry, Obeid Allah Mohamed Obeid Allah, stated that the two sides discussed economic cooperation specially the electrical interconnection between the neighboring countries. “The two sides discussed the importance of completing this project in the near future,” Obeid Allah said, adding that talks dealt with the possibility of providing Eritrea with oil derivatives. The two sides, according to the state minister, further discussed efforts to control and secure the joint border. Afewerki was seen off at Khartoum airport by Sudan’s First Vice-President, Bakri Hassan Salih, and several ministers and senior government officials. Sudan, which in past proposed to reconcile Addis Ababa and Asmara and forge strong economic relations, holds regular meetings with officials from the two horn of Africa foes aiming to enhance bilateral cooperation on various fields. http://www.sudantribune.com/spip.php?article50953

.:TesfaNews:. : President Isaias Afwerki on a 3-Day State Visit to Sudan

Mon, 12 May 2014 05:25:00 +0000

President back home concluding three days official working visit to the Sudan

Asmara, 11 May 2014 – President Isaias Afwerki returned home yesterday, May 10, concluding a 3-day official working visit to the Republic of the Sudan. The President was seen off at the airport by the Sudanese First Vice President Mr. Bakri Hassan Saleh and other senior Sudanese Government officials. Speaking at the airport President Isaias Afwerki said that the visit has been solely a working visit and had nothing to do with politics and diplomacy, and that the agreements that have been reached by the two sides are on implementation stage. In the course of the working visit President Isaias held discussion with President Omar Al-Bashir aimed at strengthening the existing bilateral relations and mutual cooperation. They also discussed on enhancement of the economic ties of both countries, besides ensuring peace and stability along the common border. The President also discussed with the First Vice-President, Bakri Hassan Saleh, on similar issues. It is to be recalled that the President visited currency and official documents printing press, oil refinery and gold processing plant, and received briefings by the experts and officials of the different institutions. The visit of President Isaias has been given wide coverage by the Sudanese media outlets on its significance on further fostering the bilateral relations and cooperation of the two countries

.:TesfaNews:. : Sudan to Supply Power and Fuel to Eritrea

Sun, 11 May 2014 12:04:00 +0000

Sudan, Eritrea step up economic cooperation

KHARTOUM, May 10 (Xinhua) -- Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on Saturday concluded a three-day visit to Sudan during which he held talks with his Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir on issues of mutual concern. "I have come here to follow up a number of issues that concern our two countries," Afwerki told reporters at Khartoum airport upon departure back to Eritrea. On Thursday presidents al-Bashir and Afwerki discussed the necessary steps to provide Eritrea with electricity and oil derivatives from Sudan. Salih Abdalla, director of the Operation Department of Sudan's Electricity Corporation, said that the corporation has actually started implementation of the two presidents' directives with regard to the electric linkage between Sudan and Eritrea. He added that the Eritrean president's visit would boost economic cooperation between the two countries in addition to the cooperation in fields of joint programs and capacity building. http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinh...

.:TesfaNews:. : Sudan to Supply Power and Fuel to Eritrea

Sat, 10 May 2014 20:19:00 +0000

Sudan trying to maintain a balanced relationship between Eritrea and its trigger jealous eastern neighbour Ethiopia. It just released this make up news in case the PIA visit and cooperation agreements erks them ... LOL Sudan Calls for Economic Integration with Ethiopia Minister of Investment has said that the environment is now conducive for establishing good economic relations between Sudan and Ethiopia. Speaking yesterday at Sudan-Ethiopia forum, Dr. Mustafa Osman Ismail said if civil society organizations are activated they would undertake greater role than official bodies. The policy of the state requires the private sector to take over 70% of the economic activity, he said, adding that relations between Sudan and Ethiopia have grown through popular efforts, forcing official organs to follow suit and overcome all obstacles in the way to their progress. The minister has called for integration in relations between the two countries, adding that Ethiopia possesses water sources and Sudan has vast and fertile lands. There are 723 Sudanese investment projects in Ethiopia, he said, calling for removal of all obstacles hindering progress of trade between the two countries. Relations between the two countries are special and they are supported by the leaderships in the two countries, said commercial attaché of the Embassy of Ethiopia in Sudan. After 2000, more than 50 trade agreements have been signed between the two countries, he said. Sudan is on top of Ethiopia's priorities in terms of economic relations, he added. http://news.sudanvisiondaily.com/details.html?rsn...

.:TesfaNews:. : Sudan to Supply Power and Fuel to Eritrea

Sat, 10 May 2014 18:51:00 +0000

President Isaias visits Oil Refinery in Republic of Sudan

Asmara, 10 May 2014 – President Isaias Afwerki today visited Oil Refinery in the Republic of Sudan in continuation of his visit to various economic establishments in the country. In the course of the visit to the plant located in Al-Jeili, north of Khartoum city, the President was escorted by the Federal Minister of Electricity and Dams of the country, as well as Mr. Muetez Mussa, engineer, and was accorded briefings regarding its operation by experts and managers. It is to be recalled that President Isaias visited currency and documents printing center, as well as a gold processing plant. The media outlets of the Republic of Sudan have been giving extensive coverage to President Isaias’ visit since last Thursday and the meetings he conducted with President Omar Al-Beshir. Accordingly, the visit is due to have further impact as regards fostering bilateral ties and relations of cooperation between the two countries. President Isaias returned home today concluding the 3-day working visit to the Republic of Sudan. http://www.shabait.com/news/local-news/16984-pres...

.:TesfaNews:. : Abebe Gelaw Did it Again; This Time to President Obama

Sat, 10 May 2014 01:55:32 +0000

It was remembered Abebe Gelaw brought all the world of shame to the Ethiopian dictator at a G8 sponsored symposium. [youtube i1u4AJWfsck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1u4AJWfsck youtube]

.:TesfaNews:. : Abebe Gelaw Did it Again; This Time to President Obama

Sat, 10 May 2014 01:42:00 +0000

Full text of Abebe Gelaw's Letter to Obama

President Barack Obama 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20500 May 8, 2014 Dear Mr. President, It is a great honor and privilege for me to attend this unique reception organized in your honor at the Fairmont Hotel, San Jose. There is probably no greater place in the United States than the Silicon Valley that truly exemplifies the transformative power of freedom. Transformative Silicon Valley companies like Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Oracle and HP, are more veritable expressions of America’s power and dynamism than its military might. Mr. President, can you imagine Silicon Valley if all the visionary innovators and dreamers that have made it possible are unjustly locked up in harsh jails to break their spirit and silence them? Mr. President, the answer is simple and obvious. Fortunately, the United States is not ruled by mindless and ruthless criminals like Ethiopia. Mr. President, as an exiled journalist and freedom activist trying to raise the voices of the oppressed people of Ethiopia, I can tell you that Ethiopians have genuine respect for this great land of freedom and your inspirational leadership. But it pains and frustrates me and millions of Ethiopians to see that for over two decades the United States has overridden its core values and forged a questionable alliance with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front, a terrorist group that has continued to oppress, massacre, jail, torture and displace defenseless Ethiopians. So many Ethiopians were glad that you sent Secretary of State John Kerry to Ethiopia last week on a mission of promoting “democracy and human rights,” among other things. They were also pleased that Secretary Kerry demanded the tyrannical government to release Zone 9 bloggers including Nathnael Feleke, a young blogger he had a chance to meet and inspire last year in Addis Ababa. Nathnael, Eskinder Nega, Reeyot Alemu and so many journalists, activists and dissidents locked up in rat infested prisons have committed no crimes except for dreaming about freedom, justice and equality for their country. Still worse, a few days after Mr. Kerry returned home, over fifty defenceless civilians have been gunned down and countless others have been detained and tortured for opposing land grab and displacement of the poor in Oromia region and Gondar. The young men and women condemned confinement in dark jails are dreamers and visionaries that want to see the transformative power of freedom, dignity and justice. Like Martin Luther King Jr., they too have a dream that one day children of oppressors and the oppressed will sit together as citizens of a nation to decide the destiny and fate of their country. They do not dream of revenge and retribution but forgiveness and peace. As Secretary Kerry correctly said during his recent trip to Ethiopia, “Africans have an opportunity to bend the arc of history towards reform, not retribution; towards peace and prosperity, not revenge and resentment.” That is exactly what we aspire to see in Ethiopia, a country wallowing in the quagmires of poverty, tyranny and backwardness. Mr. President, it is, therefore, with utmost hope that I urge you, to do your level best not to compromise our freedom and dignity in exchange for short-term security concerns. While the security concerns of the United States in the Horn of Africa is understandable, forging alliance with a terrorist regime will have far more destabilizing impact in the long term. If this tyranny and terrorism continues unabated, Ethiopia will be another Rwanda or Somalia. We Ethiopians do not wish that to happen, a specter that is becoming more and more imminent with each passing day under the terrorist TPLF regime oppressing our people with impunity. Mr. President, we remember your speech and promise to Africa that you made standing in Accra: “No person wants to live in a society where the rule of law gives way to the rule of brutality and bribery. That is not democracy, that is tyranny, and now is the time for it to end.” Mr. President, we Ethiopians need to end the corrupt tyranny that has made our lives meaningless. Help us to end Apartheid and state-sponsored terrorism in Ethiopia at least by desisting from propping up those who are oppressing and tormenting our people. Mr. President I loudly and clearly appeal to you to help Ethiopia move in the right direction. Yes, you can! - Mr. President, Ethiopia needs freedom and justice. - Help us free our bloggers and journalists. - Help us free Eskinder Nega and all political prisoners. - Help us free Zone 9 bloggers. - We need freedom, more than food aid. - Mr. President, help us free all political prisoners. - Help us stop the massacres and terrorism against Ethiopians. - Unites States, don’t support dictators in Ethiopia. - TPLF is a terrorist group. Don’t support it. - President Obama, please stand with the people of Ethiopia. - President Obama help us to end Apartheid. - Mr. President thank you for inspiring us to tell the truth. I sincerely apologize for the interruption and inconvenience. I do hope that you understand and stand with the oppressed people of Ethiopia. Most respectfully, Abebe Gellaw

.:TesfaNews:. : AU Striving to Normalize Eritrea - Djibouti Relation

Fri, 9 May 2014 19:16:38 +0000

I understand and respect that it's your opinion but man, it lacks any substance. What exactly you are trying to say?

.:TesfaNews:. : President Isaias Afwerki on a 3-Day State Visit to Sudan

Fri, 9 May 2014 19:13:00 +0000

Eritrean president visits Sudan, energy, border control on agenda

KHARTOUM, May 8 (Xinhua) -- The presidents of Sudan and Eritrea met here Thursday to discuss cooperation in such areas as energy and border control, the Sudanese foreign ministry said. Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and his visiting Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, discussed "ongoing efforts to link Eritrea with Sudan's power grid," the ministry said. "The two sides consulted on the importance of completing this project very soon." Afwerki arrived in Khartoum earlier Thursday on a three-day official visit to Sudan. The two presidents also discussed the possibility of Sudan providing Eritrea with oil derivatives and other products, and better control of their borders. Migrants and asylum-seekers trying to flee Eritrea often must pass through Sudanese borders on their way to Egypt or Israel. Both Sudan and Eritrea are seeking to better control such movement in their border regions. http://www.shanghaidaily.com/article/article_xinh...

.:TesfaNews:. : Ortac Investment in Eritrea Set to Pay Dividends

Fri, 9 May 2014 18:35:00 +0000

Let's get the facts straight :-- According to the Nevsun report http://www.tesfanews.net/nevsuns-2013-corporate-s... Eritrea earned $129 million last year alone in remittances and a total of $548 million since Bisha went into production in 2011. I am not sure if the word "remittances" include royalties and other kinds of incomes other than the 35%? income tax.