A broken heart suffice

BY ALEM HAILU G/KRISTOS When a Remorseful convert, Astray that had gone far Blemishing his /her soul With Sin’s tar, Puts a broken heart On the altar, By far, S/he could enjoy... Read more »

Institute raising awareness on biodiversity to alleviate looming threat

Ethiopia’s biodiversity is nothing short of astounding. The country is home to a staggering number of species, many of which are endemic and found nowhere else on Earth. In fact, Ethiopia ranks... Read more »

Making Addis the Hub of African and Foreign Arts and Culture

The following article is inspired by an Italian-Ethiopian theatrical project that took place in Addis Ababa from April 4th to 25th this year. The event was promoted and hosted by the Italian... Read more »

 Addis from eyesore to eye candy

(Development projects thoughtful of cultural settings) The on-going Addis Ababa City and corridor development projects were feared to have put the curtain down on the long-lived and deeply-entrenched cultural values such as... Read more »

Our writers of yesteryears – eccentricity, drinking and creativity

Back in the 1990s, there was an interview by the late Amare Mamo, editor, critic and author in his own right. The interview was published by a literary magazine and the discussion... Read more »

Ethiopia’s endeavor to harness its wetland resources

Wetlands are areas where land meets water, typically six meters or less according to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands. These areas play a vital role in water storage, regulation, and purification, often... Read more »

 The thug (chapter 1)

This happened in a Country far, far away from the Kundla continent called Dundla, some long time ago, when phones and social platforms were released at a pilot level, only for some... Read more »

“Clean Streets, Healthy Life” initiative to promote healthy, livable cities in Ethiopia

Air pollution is a critical environmental issue that affects countries around the world, including Ethiopia. As a rapidly developing nation in East Africa, Ethiopia faces significant challenges in managing and mitigating air... Read more »

 Ethiopia needs to exploit her untapped bamboo resources

The author of this article has earlier written a contribution regarding the state of indigenous technologies in Ethiopia. This particular article refers to one of these technologies focusing on bamboo technology. Several... Read more »

 Mom and Dad

BY JOSEPH SEBOKA Of all persons of mankind Mom and Dad molded my mind. They watched me day and night They protected me from evil smite. The tottering speech of the little... Read more »