FOOTBALL FERVOR


FOOTBALL FERVOR

  Fans of Arbaminch Kenema, one of the contenders in the premier league, have gathered in a jubilant atmosphere around the Arat Kilo area. Ethiopia boasts a rich footballing heritage and has been a trailblazer in international competition in Africa, with its inaugural international match dating back to 1947. Despite the fervent support from a sizable fan base, the national team's performance on the pitch has often left much to be desired. In search of solace and excitement, many football enthusiasts in Ethiopia turn to the English Premier League and the Spanish La Liga. These global leagues offer a captivating spectacle and serve as a source of entertainment and passion for fans across the country.

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TRENCH TALES

A "fresh chapter" for the city's waterways is taking shape, if you consider a trench full of mud and two workers elbow-deep in pipes a poetic start. Around the stadium, the Filwuha River gets its long-overdue facelift, with construction clamor providing the soundtrack to what is supposed to become a green, inviting retreat. The plan? A place to stroll, relax, and get fresh air ,once the dust settles, the mud dries, and the pipelines stop demanding more attention than the people who will eventual...


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RIGHTS DIALOGUE

Dignitaries from China and across Africa gathered at the Sheraton Addis for the inaugural China-Africa Human Rights Seminar. The event focused on “Building the China-Africa Community with a Shared Future and Working Together to Realize the Right to Development.” After sub-forums exploring poverty reduction, sustainable development, and international cooperation, the seminar wrapped up with the launch of the “Addis Abeba Consensus on the China-Africa Right to Development....


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TWO-WHEEL TERRACE

Around the National Theater, bicycles rest in neat rows as cyclists take a well-earned pause. The usual parking lot transforms into a mini stage where the city's cycling culture steals the spotlight. Traffic noise fades, replaced by laughter, chatter, and the soft hum of wheels. Fun fact, studies show that urban cyclists are 30pc more likely to wave at strangers, proof that two wheels can boost both community spirit and awkward hand gestures. This little patch of concrete and greenery quietly ce...