President Isaias Inspects Progress Of Development Programs In Southern Region   Shabait   Mendefera, 11 March 2010 – President Isaias Afwerki today inspected the progress of development programs in the Southern region, during which he met with representatives of the people. In the course of a visit to Kaqbda Dam in Dubarwa... 

  By Nigussu Negawo Washington DC VOA   Shetaye Gemechu, a marathoner who competed in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, has been banned from competition for two years after she tested positive on doping charges. Shetaye denied the charges that were made after her first-place win at a race in Luxembourg last year. Nigusu interviewed Dube Jilo of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation...