Roles of CSOs in empowering women

Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) has been providing consultation services free of charge for many women in the country, particularly in counseling and sharing information related to women rights, as well as... Read more »

Women still effort for leadership in the government , private organizations

Recently, a record-breaking number of women now hold leadership positions in the government sectors. The women leaders were part of the acting cabinet reorganized by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed that resulted in... Read more »

Power of Hadya’s women

Hadiya society resides in the Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples’ State. The Zone is named after the Hadiya Kingdom. Hadyas administered by their own administrative system (Sera) and leaders in different hierarchies.... Read more »

Ethiopian heroines who put their legacy in Ethiopian history Amsale Gualu Pilot Captain Amsale Gualu is an Ethiopian pilot. She became the first female captain in the history of Ethiopia in 2010.... Read more »

Singer Betty G named UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador for Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABa – Singer and songwriter Betty G, a multiple AFRIMA award winner and one of Africa’s fast rising music stars, yeserday became a Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency.... Read more »

Mesob: The 70 story building set to be Addis’ landmark

As one thinks of the name of a certain city on the planet, there comes a vivid picture which represents that particular city’s unique features that specifically identify it. Apart from serving... Read more »

Discharging societal responsibility

Due to the political transition that the nation is going through coupled with the outcomes that brought with it, there have been some arguments whether the 2012 election should be held or... Read more »

Utilizing history for national consensus

Ethiopians have age old cultures, values, customs and norms which tie them more tightly to live with strong solidarity, unity and cohesiveness. This has been attested in various incidences in both good... Read more »

Social dimensions of the Battle of Adwa

The defeat of the Italians on March 1, 1896 at the Battle of Adwa had a double prong effect. To begin with, an army mostly composed of young peasants who conquered a... Read more »

Victory of Adwa: Inspiration for freedom movements

The Battle of Adwa was the climactic battle between Ethiopia and Italy which was led by the then Emperor of Ethiopia Menelik II and Ethiopian forces defeated an invading Italian forces on... Read more »