Yegordene Sere – Welene’s traditional judicial system

All nation, nationalities and peoples of Ethiopia have their common and unique cultural practices that are worth-discovering and powerful enough to capture the attention of historian and enthusiasts. Among these are the... Read more »

Addis, a city proving its true cosmopolitan look

You can find a metropolitan city with saturated infrastructure in one corner of the world; you may also pay a visit to a tiny but cosmopolitan city in other corner of the... Read more »

Cultural leaders in peace building talks

Aba Gedas are highly respected “cultural leaders” in the Oromia region and Gedeo Zone in Ethiopia. IOM brought them together with officials from the country’s Gedeo and West Guji Zones for a... Read more »

Harar: The medieval city of culture, religion, and tolerance

The medieval city of Harar is among the major tourist sites in Ethiopia. The city is rich in terms of both tangible and intangible heritages. For instance, Jugol or Harar wall is... Read more »

Innovation through competition

Of late, the U.S. Embassy and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and iCog Labs celebrated the successful conclusion of SolveIT!2019, a nationwide innovation competition. It is aimed at encouraging young Ethiopians to... Read more »

Welcoming New Year with forgiveness, love

 If there is any person who truly knows the value of fraction of second, it is only athletes. Every second has meaning to them. In this respect, they always strive to improve... Read more »

Chinese historical places as observed by a visitor

Recently, the representatives of major media institutions from the African countries, who participated in the Seminar on Renowned Commentators and Columnists that was held in Beijing ,the a Capital of Peoples Democratic... Read more »

Sor waterfalls: ideal tourism spot in Ilu Abba Bora

 On the way from Jimma to Mettu via Aggaro and Bedelle towns, the wonderful scenery through vast and extensive tropical forests is fascinating. Mettu, the capital city of Illu Abba Bora zone,... Read more »

How two destitute women made their way to be rich

 Yezash Teshome and Simenesh Kebede; residents in Moyhamba district, near Ankober woreda of northern Shewa Zone of Amhara State. Yezash lives with her husband and two childrens. They were leading a very... Read more »

Ashenda/Shadey/Sollel/Ashendiy: Young women’s festivals that make you feel warm in a cold season

In every August, Ethiopia celebrates strings of festivals that can make you feel warm on the cloudy season of the country. Buhe, Irrecha, Ashenda /Shadey/ Sollel/ Ashendiye are among the remarkable centuries-old... Read more »