She walks in beauty

The soft wind plays a violin in her hair, Her compelling eyes draw me near. Her immaculate contours inspire my poetry, Her scarlet lip kisses me intensely. She sailed her boat in... Read more »

Street Music: Spreading joy, entertaining people

In the bustling streets of Ethiopia, where the rhythm of life intertwines with the pulse of the city, a remarkable individual has emerged-a street musician who has defied the odds, choosing to... Read more »

Cities’ commitment changes communities understanding of waste management

Recycling waste contributes significantly to city cleanliness and environmental preservation. It decreases landfill trash by diverting a large volume of material from landfills. Cities may limit the amount of waste that must... Read more »

Increasing social inclusion: Unlocking potential

Increasing the social, economic, and political participation of all segments of a society, regardless of any differences – be it ethnicity, religion, age disability, gender, socio-economic status, education level, or any other... Read more »

A city of contrasts, a cultural melting pot and asymmetric growth

Obviously, the Addis Ababa of our youth and childhood is starkly different from the city of our adulthood and old age. Cities, like human beings are born, grow, get old and sometimes... Read more »

Inconsolable from conscience pang

(Short Story)  “Those who walk uprightly enter into peace; they find rest as they lie in death!” As custom bids, an invitee, I had to attend a luncheon thrown to commemorate the... Read more »

Nurturing reading habits

Countries give due value for the habit of reading and invest hugely to nurture it through various activities. In turn, countries that can promote and develop a high reading culture towards their... Read more »

Beat Leprosy!

Leprosy, also known as Hansen Disease, though is the oldest disease recorded in the history of mankind and over the past decades significant strides have been witnessed in anti-leprosy efforts, eliminating the... Read more »

A cultural village Transformed into a tourist destination

In our world, two contradictory ideologies have always been in city developers’ minds, especially when they think of renovating old villages, towns, and cities. Some authorities, who don’t crave to perceive aged... Read more »

 Expediting urban water, sanitation facilities  to catch with rapid urbanization in Ethiopia

Sanitation is a critical issue that has significant implications for public health, economic development, and the overall quality of life in a given country. Ethiopia has made notable progress in recent years,... Read more »