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Walking on Eggshells in a Social Web

Nov 30 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4528 Views

Our choices come with hidden social costs. Sometimes, they are as trivial as deciding where to shop, but even these smal...

Hunger With Ambitions to End It

Nov 23 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4027 Views

I was returning from dropping my son off at school when I saw a young mother huddled on a rough stone by the roadside. H...

Human Face of Public Service

There are certain promises we make to ourselves—things we swear never to do again. I had made such a promise about taking the city bus. Anyone familiar with Addis Abeba's public transport knows the experience: buses are frequently packed beyond capacity, with what seems like th...

Nov 16 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4273 Views

Spinning Hope of Digital Services

Digital services have become integral to our daily lives, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. From mobile banking to online shopping, these platforms have revolutionised the way we manage our finances, access services, and interact with businesses. Mobile financial...

Nov 9 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3314 Views

Power of a Simple Ask

I found myself in a desperate situation last week, completely out of water at home. With a growing thirst that could not be quenched, I turned to my neighbours for help. As I approached a shopkeeper outside our compound, a woman living in the same block overheard and generously o...

Nov 2 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      5496 Views

Is Home Where the Heart is, or Where Opportunities Are?

There was a time when the allure of America captivated me, as it has for many peers chasing the famed American dream. Hollywood painted images of boundless opportunities, and I, too, imagined my future there—particularly with three uncles already residing in the States. Year af...

Oct 26 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      2751 Views

Human Face of Public Service

There are certain promises we make to ourselves—things we swear never to do again. I had made such a promise about taking the city bus. Anyone familiar with Addis Abeba's public transport knows the experience: buses are frequently packed beyond capacity, with what seems like th...

Nov 16 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      4273 Views

Spinning Hope of Digital Services

Digital services have become integral to our daily lives, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. From mobile banking to online shopping, these platforms have revolutionised the way we manage our finances, access services, and interact with businesses. Mobile financial...

Nov 9 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3314 Views

Power of a Simple Ask

I found myself in a desperate situation last week, completely out of water at home. With a growing thirst that could not be quenched, I turned to my neighbours for help. As I approached a shopkeeper outside our compound, a woman living in the same block overheard and generously o...

Nov 2 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      5496 Views

Is Home Where the Heart is, or Where Opportunities Are?

There was a time when the allure of America captivated me, as it has for many peers chasing the famed American dream. Hollywood painted images of boundless opportunities, and I, too, imagined my future there—particularly with three uncles already residing in the States. Year af...

Oct 26 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      2751 Views

The Home Office Sanctuary

Working from home blurs the lines between professional and personal life. It has only been a week since I transitioned into this routine, and already, the boundaries have become hazy. Each morning begins with the sun filtering through the blinds, gently nudging me awake—an unfa...

Oct 20 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      1829 Views

Threads of a T-Shirt

I witnessed a wave of frustration from my friend when her older brother refused to let her wear his shirt. Her reaction came in the context of a close bond they have nurtured—particularly after he took on a parental role following the loss of their parents. Although his reliabi...

Oct 12 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1813 Views

Playgrounds of Neglect

Choosing a kindergarten for my son was supposed to be a straightforward task, but it quickly turned into a path through a landscape of neglected playgrounds and safety hazards. I visited numerous schools, hoping to find a place where he could engage in safe, unstructured play wit...

Oct 5 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      2135 Views

ATM Etiquete

The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) has become an essential part of daily life, offering easy access to financial services. Many people visit ATMs on weekends, especially since banks are closed on Sundays, which often leads to cash shortages and long lines at the ATMs. However, it...

Sep 28 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1487 Views

Entrepreneurship for Unemployed Graduates

This year is a significant milestone as my son begins school, bringing me excitement and anticipation. While delivering school supplies, I spoke with one of his teachers, who was dedicated to registration and often worked late. During our conversation, the teacher shared his b...

Sep 21 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1791 Views

Cultivating Reason Amidst Weeds of Emotion

I am not one to engage in New Year's resolutions. However, I do believe in acknowledging the aspects of ourselves we wish to change. This pursuit should come without the pressure of arbitrary deadlines. What truly matters is the process of self-improvement, as reaching goals rem...

Sep 14 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1824 Views


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Ethiopia pours more than three billion Birr a year into academic research, yet too mu...

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Federal legislators recently summoned Shiferaw Teklemariam (PhD), head of the Disaste...

When Pension Funds Nap Inflation Steals the Blanket

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Pensioners have learned, rather painfully, the gulf between a figure on a passbook an...

Policymakers Trudge Down a Path of Punitive Taxation

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Drowning in Someone's Storm

Friendship is supposed to be a two-way street; a bond built on mutual respect, trust, and support. But when that dynamic shift, and the frie...

Raising Builders, Not Spenders

Raising Builders, Not Spenders Over lunch recently, my husband and I sat with a young friend from one of Ethiopia's wealthiest families....

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Gambling on Survival

Sometimes it feels like the world has turned into a high-stakes lottery. The kind where everyone is expected to become a millionaire overnig...

When a Comment Cuts Deep, Thank the Shadow

There are moments when a comment from a friend, partner, or colleague strikes a nerve, not with casual ir...

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Milk Prices Soar as Dairy Chain Buckles Under Strain

May 17 , 2025 . By YITBAREK GETACHEW

Azeb Asamen sat in the modest living room of her small home near Haile Garment Square...

Debt Deadlines Test the Promise of Addis Abeba's Makeover

May 11 , 2025 . By NAHOM AYELE

Tsiriha Biru, 45, had never imagined that her rhythm of life in Adissu Gebeya, a nort...

They Worked for Decades, Now They Struggle to Survive

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In Addis Abeba's crowded southern quarter, the hum of traffic fades behind SarisAboCh...

In the Shadows of Renewal, a Generation Struggles to Find Its Place

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Hana Melaku, a mother of two, had never imagined life outside Cazanchis. One of the h...

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Parliament Approves New Cabinet, Incorporates Opposition Leaders Lawmakers have approved today the nominations of 22 ministers, including three opposition leaders. Two MPs have voted against, while 12 abstained...

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Commentaries

Demographic Dividend Drains Away When Youth Policy Drifts

In contemporary sub-Saharan Africa, young people drive the economy. Nearly two-thirds...

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As many Global North countries turn inward, foreign assistance has become an easy tar...

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Leaders of the National . . .

Leaders of the National Election Board are in a charm offensive mood, of a sort. Last week, they organised a rare tour for members of the me...

When the country’s most. . .

When the country's most senior diplomats and envoys return back to their posts after two-week debriefings, they leave behind a point or two...

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Addis Abeba's New Policy Makes Landlords Tax Watchdogs

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A new measure from the Addis Abeba Revenue Bureau (AARB) makes commercial landlords p...