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Spinning Hope of Digital Services

Nov 9 , 2024      |      By Kidist Yidnekachew      |      3807 Views

Digital services have become integral to our daily lives, offering unparalleled convenience and efficiency. From mobile...

Power of a Simple Ask

Nov 2 , 2024      |      By Carolyn Kissane      |      6788 Views

I found myself in a desperate situation last week, completely out of water at home. With a growing thirst that could not...

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      |      3009 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      |      2042 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      |      2011 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      |      2412 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      |      3009 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      |      2042 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      |      2011 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      |      2412 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      |      1601 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      |      1989 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      |      2093 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      |      3567 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      |      2927 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      |      3833 Views


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Editorial

The Human Flight a Failure of Political Imagination, Not a Mere Economic Policy

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Ladislas Farago, a roving Associated Press (AP) correspondent, arrived in Ethiopia in...

Central Bank Loosens Credit Reins But Stops Short of Bold Overhaul

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Eyob Tekalegn (PhD) had been in the Governor's chair for only weeks when, on Septembe...

Exam Policy Fails the Test of Justice, Deepening Inequality, Disillusion

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Four years into an experiment with “shock therapy” in education, the national moo...

Addis Abeba's Setback Rules Leave Homes Flattened, Voices Silenced

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Getachew Reda's return to the national stage was always going to stir attention. Once...

Sunday With Eden

The Power of Staying Unexplainable

There's a version of us that lives in our parents' minds, the child they raised, frozen in time no matter how old we get. Another version ex...

Arrivals, Departures, and the Human Heart

Airports are not just hubs of transportation. They are emotional crossroads, places where laughter welcom...

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The Savior Complex, When Helping Hurts

I have this one friend who absolutely amazes me. She's fiercely loyal, always trying to help, and practic...

When the Price of Survival Becomes the Ultimate Luxury

From daily observations I can no longer ignore, one truth has become impossible to shake: the very struct...

Agenda

TOMATOES TASTE OF INFLATION

Oct 12 , 2025

Tomato prices in Addis Abeba have surged to unprecedented levels, with retail stands charging between 85 Br and 140 Br a kilo, nearly triple...

Tomato Squeeze Guts Kitchens

Oct 12 , 2025 . By REDIET YARED and SURAFEL MULUGETA

The sun rose unsteadily over Addis Abeba last week, its pale light muted by dust and exhaust, flickering...

Textbook Shortages Mount as School Year Advances

Oct 13 , 2025 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER and SURAFEL MULUGETA

The school year in Addis Abeba began almost a month ago, yet across the capital, thousands of students st...

Addis Abeba's Transport Gridlock Wears Commuters Thin

Sep 27 , 2025 . By YITBAREK GETACHEW and BEZAWIT HULUAGER

Crowds swell before dawn at some of Addis Abeba's busiest intersections, and the tension hangs in the coo...

Gallery

Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

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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...

2020 in Posterity

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IN-PICTURE: LAUREATE'S RECEPTION  

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Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

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Commentaries

Stale Exchange Rates Hide Costs During Debt-for-Equity Conversions

Companies hungry for cash face a familiar choice of either borrowing and repaying wit...

Flower Export Reforms Put Vital Partnership on the Test

A long-overdue update to the floriculture export regime is taking effect, but it arri...

Fineline

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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TOMATOES TASTE OF INFLATION

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Tomato prices in Addis Abeba have surged to unprecedented levels, with retail stands charging between 85 Br and 140 Br a kilo, nearly triple...

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Oct 12 , 2025 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

A sweeping change in the vehicle licensing system has tilted the scales in favour of electric vehicle (EV...

Lawyers Threaten Legal Action Over Controversial VAT Registration

Oct 12 , 2025 . By NAHOM AYELE

A simmering dispute between the legal profession and the federal government is nearing a breaking point,...

Storm in the Valley Leaves Flower Exporters Face a Multimillion-Dollar Blow

Oct 12 , 2025 . By NAHOM AYELE

A violent storm that ripped through the flower belt of Bishoftu (Debreziet), 45Km east of the capital, in...