Addis Ababa
ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia is becoming a major centre for Indian investment in Africa as companies seek new ventures in mining, textiles, leather, education and the hospitality industry in one of the world's most ancient nations.
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar - The African Union imposed sanctions Wednesday on Madagascar after the former disc jockey who seized power on the Indian Ocean island failed to implement a power-sharing deal prompted by last year's coup.
MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's government signed an agreement with a powerful militia on Monday that offers high-level militants senior government positions in return for their military support during a long-planned offensive against an Islamist insurgency.
ADDIS ABABA - A Indian company is competing against four Chinese firms for an 80-million dollar contract for the construction of the Habesha cement factory that will help to ameliorate some of its chronic shortage in the East African nation.
ADDIS ABABA - The Ethiopian government has asked two Indian companies to resolve their dispute and start work on the construction of a $700-million sugar factory, warning any further delay could lead to termination of the contract.
