Female Education as a cultural challenge in contemporary Africa

According to available information, female education remains one of the weakest spots in the national life of most African countries. It is also the weakest link in the emancipation of women from... Read more »

 The Thug (chapter two)

“How did the last Shkulu Mululu boss die?” was the most mysterious thing that puzzled the society in Drundla .Dumas always enjoyed thinking about it. He would love to lie to himself... Read more »

 Making cake – edible art

(Cake making is a far cry from a cakewalk) “While kids, whenever we got money my siblings and I rushed to a nearby pastry to buy delicacies, among which Donut cake was... Read more »

 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 »

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 »

 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 »

 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 »