Politicians ought to draw lessons from Gadaa System

Recently, Abbaa Gadaas have suggested that political parties ought to draw lessons from the values of Gadaa system as they are approaching the forthcoming election for the system consists of time-tested values... Read more »

Ethiopia’s dam: A lifeline or a show of power?

Two of the world’s and Africa’s oldest kingdoms have long unwittingly vied for dominance and influence on the motherland. And though cultural and economic ties seem to have brought Egypt and Ethiopia... Read more »

Deriving maximum benefit from tourism sector that begs for further development, expansion

Harnessing potentials properly so as to optimize returns is imperative to a nation expected to beef up a financial muscle that helps prop up its developmental surge on the avenue of affluence... Read more »

Attitudinal change is key in curbing road accidents

A recent survey shows that of the totality of road traffic accidents in Ethiopia, almost 90% could be defined as ‘avoidable’. There are several factors that contribute for accidents to happen and... Read more »

Time for civil societies!

Agency for Civic Society Organizations has informed us that it has registered 542 new civic society organizations over the last one year since stringent requirements were annulled and replaced by liberal ones... Read more »

From historic coincidences to meaningful discoveries

Last weakened, I was in search of a personal document messed up in a book shelf at home. But, my eyes go to a grey note book whose cover design is colored... Read more »

Generation in the making

Inspiring the young generation would be one way to unearth their talents. And by giving a little to this important section of the society, the country can harvest in abundance. There is... Read more »

Good, but not good enough

According to the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the term “Diasporas” refers to expatriate groups which, in contrast to “migrants”, apply to expatriate populations abroad and generations born abroad to foreign parents... Read more »

Forthcoming election is a litmus paper for democracy

The upcoming national election will be conducted in the context of the unfolding reform in the country. By and large it will be a proof for the relevance of the democratic political... Read more »

Medemer’s economic vision

There have been upheaval changes in Ethiopia for the last two years in response to the popular protest that was waved throughout the country. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed took office and brought... Read more »