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Markos Lemma

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I'm Ethiopian blogger, collaborator and social media strategist. I manage the iceEthiopia technology hub.

I usually write about social affairs, ICT4D, green tech, and online communities.

[b] http://eweket.wordpress.com
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11 May 2012

Ethiopia: The World Economic Forum in Africa 2012

Written by Markos Lemma · Sub-Saharan Africa

Over 700 leaders from more than 70 countries are attending the World Economic Forum in Africa taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopian from 9 - 11, 2012. The World Economic Forum is an independent international organization committed to improving the state of the world.

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29 March 2012

Ethiopia: Child Abuse Caught on Mobile Phone Camera

Written by Markos Lemma · Sub-Saharan Africa

Ethiopian Facebook users have launched an online campaign for justice after watching a mobile phone recorded YouTube video which shows a little girl being abused by her mother.

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1 December 2011

Ethiopia: Homosexuality Debate as Capital Hosts AIDS Conference

Written by Markos Lemma · Sub-Saharan Africa

An upcoming conference in Ethiopia on AIDS and sexually transmitted infections in Africa has sparked controversy. Religious leaders and government officials have met to decide whether or not to ban gay rights activists from gathering. Netizens weigh in on the subject on Facebook.

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17 October 2011

Ethiopia: Aberash Hailay's Case Ignites Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women

Written by Markos Lemma · Sub-Saharan Africa

Aberash Hailay is an Ethiopian Airlines flight attendant whose ex-husband, Fisseha Tadesse, stabbed both her eyes with a knife in Bangkok, Thailand. Ethiopian activists are using the Internet to call for justice for Aberash Hailay and draw attention to issue of violence against women in Ethiopia.

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