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What is Khat?

published 95 days, 10 hours, 2 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 95 days, 10 hours, 19 minutes ago
Sunday, December 06, 2009 12:53:52 AM GMT Sunday, December 06, 2009 12:37:02 AM GMT
(USDOJ) — Khat, Catha edulis, is a flowering shrub native to Ethiopia, East Africa and the Arabian-Peninsula. Khat refers to the leaves and young shoot of Catha edulis. It has been widely used since the thirteenth century as a recreational drug by the indigenous people of East Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and throughout [...] Related posts:Khat – is it more coffee or cocaine?Ethiopian man in Pennsylvania found guilty of possession of a khatEthiopian in Atlanta accused of Khat possession (more)
Digg It category: Fun | comment | | source: www.ethiopianreview.com tags: khat

Ethiopia earns $328 million from exports in past three months

published 116 days, 17 hours, 48 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 116 days, 17 hours, 57 minutes ago
Saturday, November 14, 2009 5:07:45 PM GMT Saturday, November 14, 2009 4:59:14 PM GMT
The Ministry of Trade and Industry said that Ethiopia earned $328 million from export during the past three months. Amakel Yimam, Head of information and public relations office, told ENA today that the income was secured from coffee, cereals, flowers, oil seeds, Khat, meat and livestock exports to over 100 [...] (more)
Digg It category: Economy | comment | | source: www.goodnewsethiopia.com tags: Export, khat

Ethiopia export rise over 3 per cent on gold, khat

published 160 days, 6 hours, 5 minutes ago posted by adminadmin 163 days, 5 hours, 38 minutes ago
Friday, October 02, 2009 4:50:46 AM GMT Tuesday, September 29, 2009 5:18:24 AM GMT
Ethiopian exports rose 3.2 percent last month on gold and khat, the Ministry of Trade and Industry said. According to Bloomberg, exports were 133.4 million USD in the 30 days ending September 5, up from 129.3 million USD during the same period last year. Exports of khat climbed 19 [...] (more)
Digg It category: Economy | comment | | source: www.ethioplanet.com tags: Export, gold, khat