The six year sentence ruled on Teddy Afro for the alleged crime he committed is reduce to two years on appeal. In consideration of the time he already served, he could be free very shortly. Despite holding the guilty verdict, the judge Dagne Melaku reduced the sentence from six years to two on grounds that … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: February 2009
We respect every religion equally impartially:HIM Hailesilassie I
Here is a speech HIM Hailesilassie I gave on October 11, 1963 during his visit of the mosque in Asmara, Eritrea following the welcoming speech by the head of the mosque Sheikh Ibrahim Oumar Muktar. I thought it would invite further reflections on the current Islam-Christian issue. The speech is from the 2nd volume of … Continue reading
In rescuing Limenih
In the early days of the EPRDF government, one of the few TV entertainment shows was the weekly 120. There were program hosts and artists who bought the spirit of entertainment and inspiration to the then environment in which air was congested with fear and insecurity following the government change. Among these prominent artists Alebachew … Continue reading