They were protesting about human rights abuses pepetrated by the government of Meles Zenawi, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister, interviewed by this programme yesterday (see interview below).

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ethiopia is in talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to borrow at least $2 billion under a reform program, four sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Special attention is being given to nurturing a generation grounded in knowledge and skills in the Amhara Regional State, according to Chief Administrator Arega Kebede.