Athletics legend well-revered overseas

Abebe Bikila, an Ethiopian and the first black African athlete to win gold medal at the Olympics was once quoted as saying ‘I wanted the whole world to know that my country,... Read more »

EU observers vs. upcoming elections

Ethiopia has scheduled to conduct national and regional elections a few months away. The elections to come are considered as a lit­mus test for the democratization process the country has embarked on... Read more »

Scientists, activists planting trees to fight climate change

At age 9, Felix Finkbeiner planted his first tree. He had just learned about Wangari Maathai, a Kenyan woman who won the Nobel Peace Prize for leading an effort to plant 30... Read more »

Ethiopia Prioritizes Improve Logistics, Transport Services to Uplift Economy: Deputy PM

Ethiopia is vigorously improving its transport and logistics services in a in a bid to drive strong global economic relations, Deputy Prime Minister Demeke Mekonnen said. The Deputy Prime Minister participated a... Read more »

The problem with multi-party democracy

Whatever one’s view of the ongoing reforms, the fact is that a general election is expected to be held in the next few months, bringing with it, for the first time, Western-style... Read more »

Of stomach cramps and chili-mix

You’re not feeling well. All the bacteria, germs and all those naughty, invisible creatures run riot practically hauling over your digestive system. Aha; Gastritis! That’s what it must be. Look, by some... Read more »

Driving us crazy!

I was sitting beside the driver of a minibus taxi. The middle-aged guy, who looked like anything but the legendarily creepy Addis cabbie, says. “Fasten your seatbelt.” Oh, I almost forgot. The... Read more »

Japanese who draws much of his inspirations from the Azmaris

“Don’t call me Dr. Kawase,” said my guest whom I’m going to introduce you in this edition. “Just call me Wasse.—I’m a simple person,” he proposed humbly. Wasse is one of the... Read more »

Reconnecting with friends, family , culture

Nobody denies the fact that Epiphany (Timket) is celebrated once a year colorfully all over the country by the faithful to commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River, by... Read more »

DBE, from bankruptcy to improved efficiency

Of late, Revenue, Budget and Finance Standing Committee of House of Peoples’ Representatives has visited Development Bank of Ethiopia (DBE) and overseen its activities as part of the committee’s entrust­ed responsibility. The... Read more »