Our founding fathers were not only visionary diplomats but also intellectuals and poets

BY MULUGETA GUDETA The briefest definition of politics might be “the art of the possible”. The founding fathers of modern African politics starting from the Organization of African unity (OAU) were in... Read more »

 “Writing was a means to cry, protest, explain and express my pain..”

 BY KFLEEYESUS ABEBE  Ethiopia has a long tradition of writing that is decorated on stones, owning unique alphabet, religious manuscripts, and historical records. Modern literature, however, is a century-long phenomenon characterized by... Read more »

We never leave behind the child we once were

BY NAOL GIRMA Born in 1971 in Figueira da Foz, Afonso Cruz is a Portuguese writer. He is a multidisciplinary artist (illustration, music, literature, photography and film).He is also author of more... Read more »

Making the Most out of Forthcoming Tourism Opportunities in Addis

MULUGETA GUDETA The 36th ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) is taking place this week in Addis Ababa. Signs welcoming visitors to historic Addis Ababa are usually common sites as you... Read more »

The language factor in African culture, education, the challenges

BY MULUGETA GUDETA There are an estimated between 1000 and 2000 languages in Africa and this is approximately one third of all world languages. Many of African countries have languages that range... Read more »

Ethiopian Herald’s recommendations
(Five things to do in the month of February)

  Attend Wedding ceremonies February is a sunny season thus anyone interested can organize outdoor ceremonies without any concern. The fact that there is no fasting is also go-ahead for weddings, parties and... Read more »

 Black History Month 2023 and resistance against racial oppression

BY MULUGETA GUDETA The entire experience of African Americans in the United States is a history of resistance against white racial oppression under various forms and conditions starting from the begging of... Read more »

“To be , or not to be”

 BY KFLEEYESUS ABEBE Nor a good or bad omen Nor a destiny or a stroke of luck Nor Karma or fortune Nor even a blessing or curse, Yet, it is a choice,... Read more »

 Mental illness or mental stillness?

BY SENAIT G/HIWOT Picasso was a great artist Lincoln a great president Mozart a great pianist Vangoh a great artist All of them share in common What is commonly known As bipolar... Read more »

Developing a Vibrant Intellectual Culture in Africa

BY MULUGETA GUDETA The Cambridge dictionary defines an intellectual as “a person whose life or work centers around the study or use of ideas such as in teaching or writing.” The term... Read more »