Reggae: The African internationalist genre

“Don’t care where you come from; as long as you’re black, you’re an African.” In How Europe Underdeveloped Africa, Walter Rodney writes, “Africa is the continent of drums and percussion. African peoples... Read more »

Scaling up the role of early warning systems to avert climate change related disaster

The Horn of Africa region is well known for its continuous vulnerability to outcomes of climate change especially drought and flood. Such disasters have claimed the lives of tens of thousands in... Read more »

 Perceptions of aging -obsessions, dread or hope?

There is an Amharic saying about aging and youth that we grew up listening to and believed in. It goes like this: “Almost everything can be recovered but childhood is impossible to... Read more »

 Corridor development mitigates unintended urbanization, environmental challenges

Urbanization is the process of increasing population density in urban areas, leading to the growth of cities and towns nationwide. It involves individuals moving from rural regions to cities in search of... Read more »

Climate crisis and the culture of environmental protection

There is hardly any human undertaking that culture does not touch. Culture has two definitions. The first is culture as arts or human intellectual achievement in general while the second consists of,... Read more »

Boosting tourism sector contribution to national economy

Ethiopia has immense potential to become a top tourist destination in Africa. The nation is known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. However, the tourism sector’s contribution to the... Read more »

VIP corridors out of streamlined effort nothing short of a miracle

In the days of yore, hankering for positions leaders were mostly marked for pulling back one another to climb to the top of the power ladder. Instead of cooperation for development and... Read more »

African immigrant talent in western cultures

Although Africa is often maligned in the Western media as a “dark” continent without hope or imagination, it is impossible to deny the resurgence of African arts and artists who are showing... Read more »

Why has Ethiopia become conducive for horticulture developers?

Ethiopia is a country blessed with various natural resources. Investors who recognize this are now flocking to this East African country to invest in agro-processing and make a good fortune. Today, both... Read more »

Musical life devoted to black African women(Judy Mowatt)

Judy Mowatt’s album “Black Woman:” an ode to African women, everywhere When discussing the objectives of her musical career, Judy Mowatt says, “I wanted to express myself and the kind of songs... Read more »