To have come home for these spring days is as great a joy for us, writes Damien Enright

Damien Enright is heading off to roam the highlands and lowlands of Ethopia but not before he leaves you with some springtime inspiration.

Five Britons are missing after 10 French tourists were kidnapped in the remote desert of northern Ethiopia, it was reported today.

Irish development aid to Ethiopia should not be cut off because of unfounded allegations of corruption, it was claimed tonight.