Shared narratives for unity, sustainable peace

Shared grand narratives have inimitable power in unifying people and bringing them closer. In a multiethnic country like Ethiopia where several diverse ethnic groups with different social, cultural, religious and historical backgrounds... Read more »

Combating cross-border crime, illicit trafficking via coordinated efforts

Cross-border crimes are one of the serious threats our planet faces these days. These crimes encompass a variety of illicit activities, such as human trafficking, smuggling, cybercrime, money laundering, terrorism, drug and... Read more »

 “United we stand, divided we fall”

Adwa is not only a victory of Ethiopians but also it is a win that heralded freedom for all black people in Africa and all over the world who had been the... Read more »

Transitional justice to instilling togetherness, promote sustainable peace

According to documents, countries around the world through transitional justice processes can address challenges created among societies and groups, resolve the problems; put the damaged relations right and sustain peace. It is... Read more »

Sharing resources for mutual benefits

Ethiopia, as it is clearly stipulated in its foreign affairs and national security policies and strategies, aspires to strengthen relationships and partnership with its neighboring countries and beyond in various spheres in... Read more »

Timket: Beyond religious festivals

Timket, the festival that commemorates the Baptism of Jesus Christ by John the Baptist at the River Jordan, is one of the outdoor religious festivals celebrated among adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox... Read more »

Ketera, Timket: A symbol of peace, unity and integrity

Ketera festival, which is celebrated on the eve of Timket festival, (Epiphany), among the adherents of the Ethiopian Orthodox and Catholic churches, is one of the outdoor religious festivals marked across Ethiopia... Read more »

Scaling up family planning to save lives, promote gender equality

In a country where access to quality family planning (FP) services is not ensured, citizens will face and experience a number of social, economic and health-related challenges. Absence of quality family planning,... Read more »

Festivals, occasions for belongingness, beyond cultural, historical importance

Extending a helping hand for the underprivileged segment of the society is not only a morally obligatory act one should carry out but also a fundamental aspect of building a compassionate and... Read more »

Lesseningchallenges of deaf, hearing-impaired persons

Deaf and hearing-impaired persons around the world face a number of challenges and difficulties in their day to day activities. Ranging from accessing education and healthcare services as well as employment opportunities,... Read more »