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The Diaspora Delusion

Dec 29 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      4183 Views

There never really has been a time when people chose to remain in their own countries despite the odds and unpleasant po...

A Lesson in Work Ethics from the UK

Dec 25 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2980 Views

Organisational ethics has been an essential facet in the workplace in developed nations over the past decades. The case...

Progressive Leaders Come Rarely, Africa Needs Them

Intimidation and violence are much too associated with leadership in Africa. Failure to ensure justice, redress and accountability remain a key driver of human rights violations and abuses in many countries. Amid these, the courage of ordinary people and human rights' defender...

Dec 19 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      3055 Views

Equality Starts at Home

A month ago, I met a group of women who are teaching gender equality at higher learning institutions and actively work in organisations to create gender parity. Among the many questions I asked was how they implement and practice the good values they speak about publicly in th...

Dec 10 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2714 Views

Harassment: Consequence of Social Imperfections

It is right to be considerate and modest in our dealings with the people we encounter daily. Yet let us face it, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when there are those that are unfair to us and choose to harass and abuse. It is not right when people impose their...

Dec 5 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2548 Views

Corruption Breaks the Backs of the Most Vulnerable

Abuse of power, incompetence and corruption can never be permanent, but it leaves permanent scars on a nation and its people. And without accountability and checks and balances in government, there will always be the risk of repeating crimes and misdemeanours on the public. Ho...

Nov 27 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2695 Views

Progressive Leaders Come Rarely, Africa Needs Them

Intimidation and violence are much too associated with leadership in Africa. Failure to ensure justice, redress and accountability remain a key driver of human rights violations and abuses in many countries. Amid these, the courage of ordinary people and human rights' defender...

Dec 19 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      3055 Views

Equality Starts at Home

A month ago, I met a group of women who are teaching gender equality at higher learning institutions and actively work in organisations to create gender parity. Among the many questions I asked was how they implement and practice the good values they speak about publicly in th...

Dec 10 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2714 Views

Harassment: Consequence of Social Imperfections

It is right to be considerate and modest in our dealings with the people we encounter daily. Yet let us face it, sometimes this is easier said than done, especially when there are those that are unfair to us and choose to harass and abuse. It is not right when people impose their...

Dec 5 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2548 Views

Corruption Breaks the Backs of the Most Vulnerable

Abuse of power, incompetence and corruption can never be permanent, but it leaves permanent scars on a nation and its people. And without accountability and checks and balances in government, there will always be the risk of repeating crimes and misdemeanours on the public. Ho...

Nov 27 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2695 Views

Customers: Not Always Dealt with as Kings

Like many Ethiopians, I have tremendous admiration and respect for the national flag carrier, Ethiopian Airlines. It practices high standards of safety and imparts integrity, skill and commitment to most of its staff members. Emphasis should be put on the “most” part though....

Nov 21 , 2018      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2247 Views

Policing Needs to Catch Up with Criminals’ Creativity

Crime is becoming more sophisticated by the day, and weak policing, security infrastructure and minimum sentences have been some of the encouraging factors. It is sad to hear from friends and relatives that they have lost valuable stuff to theft in broad daylight. What is even...

     |      By Eden Sahle      |      11412 Views


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Leaders of the National . . .

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