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Ethiopia's export earnings tumble 42% of gov't forecast Ethiopia's export earnings for the fiscal year that just ended in June 2009, is down 42% of projected earnings of $2.6 Billion. The country's Ministry of Trade and Industry said, Ethiopia's expor… more »

Ethiopia clamps down on khat dens BBC News A crackdown has been launched in the Ethiopian capital on unlicensed parlours where boys and young men chew khat, a narcotic green leaf. Addis Ababa city council has ordered raids on the backrooms wh… more »

Khat -- is it more coffee or cocaine? The narcotic leaf is a time-honored tradition in Africa but illegal in the U.S., where demand is growing. By Cynthia Dizikes Los Angeles Times January 3, 2009 Reporting from Washington -- In the heart… more »

Ethiopia: DC to crack down on Khat use Ethiopia - Somalia: DC to crack down on Khat The District is moving to stiffen penalties for a little-known drug that authorities suspect is used by cabdrivers in the city to stay alert and to finance terrorism… more »

Ethiopian Postal Service to launch Khat memorial stamp By Groum Abate Source: Capital The state owned Ethiopian Postal Service (EPS) is going to launch three different kinds of Khat Memorial Stamps valued at 0.45, 0.55 and three birr next week o… more »