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Threads of a T-Shirt

Oct 12 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      1981 Views

I witnessed a wave of frustration from my friend when her older brother refused to let her wear his shirt. Her...

Playgrounds of Neglect

Oct 5 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      2367 Views

Choosing a kindergarten for my son was supposed to be a straightforward task, but it quickly turned into a path through...

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      |      1569 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      |      1937 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      |      2053 Views

Quest for Justice, Need for Societal Change

The recent tragic rape and murder of eight-year-old Heaven Awot has deeply shaken the nation. Her heartbreaking story has left a lasting impact, driving a continued quest for justice for her and countless others who have suffered similar fates. As more stories of such tragedies u...

Sep 8 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3443 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      |      1569 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      |      1937 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      |      2053 Views

Quest for Justice, Need for Societal Change

The recent tragic rape and murder of eight-year-old Heaven Awot has deeply shaken the nation. Her heartbreaking story has left a lasting impact, driving a continued quest for justice for her and countless others who have suffered similar fates. As more stories of such tragedies u...

Sep 8 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3443 Views

The High Cost of Farewells

The bond I had with my mother-in-law was indescribable. Her passing was devastating to the family. Losing a loved one can upend life, triggering deep reflections on existence, mortality, and the fragile nature of life. Thoughts of one's mortality surface, accompanied by haunting...

Sep 1 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      2831 Views

Breaking the Cycle of Silence

The tragic murder of Heaven Awot (Feven in the court files) has left the community in deep mourning. The cruelty inflicted upon her is deeply disturbing, underlining the urgent need for justice. It is especially troubling to see attempts by the perpetrator's family and acquain...

Aug 25 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3727 Views

Ad Noise Drowning Out the Message

There is this radio program I usually embark on when I am in a taxi. Although I find the style monotonous, it resonates with a particular segment of the population who are into sports. However, the show is frequently interrupted by a series of ads—most of which are voiced by...

Aug 18 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3019 Views

Economic Pain Points: A Cry for Relief

Like many others, I was taken aback when social media was flooded with the news that the exchange rate of the Birr will be determined by market forces, last week. A dollar turned to 75 Br in a day passing the 100 Br mark over the week. However, it took me a while to grasp the...

Aug 10 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3969 Views

Cash or Card? The Great Divide

I am a loyal customer of a shop near my home where I regularly buy lemons and potatoes. Their produce is better than others in the area, and they allow mobile banking or Telebirr payments, which keeps me coming back. Sometimes, I send extra money so they can give me cash back...

Aug 3 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      2268 Views

Mirror, Mirror on the Queue

While I was patiently waiting in line for a taxi the other day, a lady suddenly appeared out of nowhere and hopped into one, causing an uproar. I was quite upset by this blatant disregard for the queue. She seemed oblivious to the chaos she caused and simply stated that she did n...

Jul 27 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3217 Views


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The Horizon Ahead

Every Meskerem, as the Ethiopian New Year arrives, the script seems eerily familiar. We rewind the reel of the past twelve months, tot up th...

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When friends of my husband, Mike, and I left for what should have been a routine work trip to Malaysia, n...

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Stories of medical malpractice are unsettling, but they become harrowing when lived personally. What began for me as a trivial blister soon...

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Sep 13 , 2025 . By NAHOM AYELE and YITBAREK GETACHEW

The yellow flush of Aday Abeba flowers has returned to Addis Abeba, heralding the arr...

As Holidays Near, Addis Abeba's Markets Thrum with Hope, Hardship

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School Bells Ring as Wallets Snap Shut

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The rainy season was losing its grip on Addis Abeba. Patches of pale sky opened betwe...

Torn Tarps, Fractured Hope

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Around dusk during the first week of August this year, dark clouds blew over the craggy ridges of North Wollo, in Amhara Regional State, whe...

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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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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. . .

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