Jazz: The invisible diplomat

 Jazz is a language that connects people from different cultures. Jazz needs proper ears to hear and attention to listen. It also needs a passion to enjoy the melody in it. Jazz... Read more »

The miracles of holiday

 Early this week, Ethiopian Christians have concluded their long fasting season of lent and began celebrating the Easter holiday week. And likewise, Muslims are wrapping up next week the Ramadan fast to... Read more »

Sharing love while sharing Iftar

Iftar is beyond filling the belly. It is not also about having dinner. It is a partaking of a combination of spiritual and physical food. Iftar is an Arabic word, which literally... Read more »

Sharing beyond Holidays

All holidays have both spiritual and social values to every citizen. In a society like Ethiopia where religions have a special role for social bondage and cultural integration, holidays play a significant... Read more »

 The joy of sharing while marking Easter

Easter is all about sacrificing one’s interest to save others. Crucifixion of Jesus Christ at the cross and his resurrection is the only best example we have about selflessness, forgiveness and loving... Read more »

 Prospering at home

Amina Seid, 27 and a mother of a son, was born in Were Babu Woreda of South Wollo Zone, in Amhara State. Amina was one of the preys who were deceived by... Read more »

Capitalizing on family: A basis for nation building

Ethiopia houses close to 115 million populations constituted in eleven states and 2 city administrations. The population, community or society can be cascaded down to a family—which is the basis for a... Read more »

 Education for Refugees, Returnees and Host Communities

 “The government of Ethiopia stands ready to share our experiences with member nations building on our commitment to ensure access and quality of education to refugees, returnees, IDPs and host communities. The... Read more »

Ethiopia: Accessing education for all

BY TEWODROS KASSA The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) carries a huge population of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs). Recent estimates indicate that the region hosts more than 14 million displaced... Read more »

Social values add impetus to national dialogue

The divergent interpretations of the political history of the nation, lack of social cohesion, absence of sense of belongingness as well as lack of national consensus on major national symbols and institutions,... Read more »