Rain, cold, the hot moments of graduation frenzy

The graduation season in Addis Ababa, and in the country at large, coincides with the rainy season. Universities, colleges as well as private institutions of higher learning were busy in the last... Read more »

To hell turned paradise

My beloved I always remember Once, my soul Had taken a ride On a marital-bliss river Jubilant nothing or no one Could put us asunder. But after I learnt You have sown... Read more »

Killer actions that build self confidence

(From what I read, heard, condensed, observed and experienced) Don’t worry about people’s opinions Accept yourself Don’t make your insecurities an issue Believe that you are enough Love others wholeheartedly Don’t focus... Read more »

 The battle between the largest manmade lake and a river God

From the many history stories and sites in Zambia, the one i find most interesting is the somewhat love story of a god who was separated from his goddess by a wall... Read more »

 Agelgil and Filseta

Summer is the most difficult and coldest of all the seasons especially for herdsmen who endure disagreeable weather characterized by heavy shower, blood-curdling cold, fogy skies, among other natural yearly occurrences. As... Read more »

African traditional conflict resolution mechanisms for sustainable peace

 BY MULUGETA GUDETA  By definition, culture in general is a broad notion encompassing various realms of human life and human behavior. Is peace part and parcel of human culture? Is there what... Read more »

Aleph: Unique style, courageous deviation, deep thought

BY KFLEEYESUS ABEBE Ethiopian literary works in the past were mere reflection of day today life as it is. They are conservative in nature: appreciating or promoting Christian or religious themes, describing... Read more »

“A good translator should be bilingual and bicultural,”Assistant Professor Yohannes Beyene

 BY WAKUMAN KUDAMA Throughout history, translators have played significant roles in facilitating the sharing of knowledge across different cultures and societies. Nowadays, evidences indicate that there is shortage of language translators; they... Read more »

The Culture of Overspending, Post-Easter Hangovers and Other Musings

  BY MULUGETA GUDETA  It was amazing on my part to watch a recent television advertisement featuring mouth-wetting fasting dishes at a restaurant in the posh Bole area of the capital Addis Ababa.... Read more »

“Nowruz” Persian New Year Festivity

BY KINDEYE FENTA (Ph.D)  Iranians are eagerly awaiting to celebrate “Nowruz” Persian New Year Festivity days from now. Food items and other assortments of the event are already being purchased and made... Read more »