One of the vestiges of colonialism is the imposition of European languages of the colonizers on the indigenous communities. English, French and to a lesser extent Portuguese are spoken in many African... Read more »
“Adwa forbearers’ skeleton heritage Blood-soaked sod its belt From slavery with martyrdom salivation With blood promise of offer For freedom A day grandparents paid sacrifices…” This poem is an excerpt from Tsegaye... Read more »
Europe is the largest importer of Coffee from Ethiopia and some African countries. As it moves to discourage the clearing of forest for the plantation of coffee and other cash crops it... Read more »
The big deal was not who won and who lost at this year’s Grammys. Forget the winners and losers at this year’s Grammy Awards. Forget what the media called the rivalry between... Read more »
The Horn of Africa, including Ethiopia, has been experiencing recurring droughts, which have been connected to climate change. Climate change is altering rainfall patterns, resulting in longer and more extreme dry seasons... Read more »
An enemy That covets Your land, your Gold-bestowed Natural wealth And your wife Creating a strife Stripping you of Your liberty And identity Is all out To mar your life! This blatant... Read more »
An elderly man had two loaves of freshly baked bread. As he walked along the street, three poor and hungry young girls quickly approached him. Their stomachs yearned for the loaves. “Please... Read more »
Media plays a crucial role in shaping societies and driving socio-economic development. In Ethiopia, a country of diverse cultures and rapid economic growth, the media has emerged as a powerful tool for... Read more »
African countries and some parts of the world are unable to produce wealth as a result of climate change, which also lowers GDP and has an impact on national security and human... Read more »
Obviously, quality education has key significance in reducing inequality within the society and providing equal opportunities for all, regardless of their background or socio-economic status. However, by ensuring that every African child... Read more »