Ethiopia said Tuesday that it would go ahead with a new deal with six other countries on sharing the waters of the Nile and accused Egypt of "dragging its feet" on a more equitable treaty.

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi here on Saturday held talks with First Vice President of Sudan and President of the Government of Southern Sudan Salva Kiir Mayardit.

President Barack Obama on Tuesday gave Treasury officials broader power to freeze the assets of terrorists' leaders in Somalia and their cliques including Eritrean President's Advisor Yemane Ghebreab, newspapers’ websites reported from Washington.

Prime Minister Meles Zenawi here on Wednesday held discussion with Southern Sudan delegation led by presidential affairs minister Dr. Luka Biong.

Ethiopia on Monday said it would participate in the Shanghai Expo 2010 with three major objectives, namely promoting image, attracting investors and sharing market in China.

The Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of Somalia and the Islamist group, Ahlu Sunna Wal-Jamaa (ASWJ), which claims to have a strong military presence in Somalia, on Monday signed in Addis Ababa, a "historical agreement", which is expected to strengthen the TFG.

Ethiopia on Tuesday observed the 114th anniversary of the victory of the Battle of Adwa where the Italian fascists who attempted to colonize Ethiopia were defeated by the Ethiopians.

Afric - Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo) has been hired to manage the recently constructed Bumbuna Hydroelectric Project (BHP) in Sierra Leone by the west African country’s National Power Authority (NPA). The project was undertaken by Italian-based firm, Salini Costruttori.

An Ethiopian ship operated by Ethiopian Shipping Lines (ESL), foiled a pirate attempt this week in the Gulf of Aden, the multi-national anti-piracy task force said on Thursday.

The African Union (AU) has allowed Eritrea to open a diplomatic representation at the AU Commission "as soon as possible" to enable the authorities of that country to participate in the meetings of the pan-African organization, sources disclosed.