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Hidden Hypocrisy: Who We Are in Private Speaks Volumes

Jul 7 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2703 Views

A few weeks ago, I reconnected with a lawyer who is a strong advocate for human rights, particularly women's rights. Over the years, I have observed her incredible work in creating awareness both in person and...

Faithful Journey Through Grief Amidst Social Media Bullying

Jun 29 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2331 Views

Recently, the well-known celebrity Zeritu Kebede has been the target of social media trolling. As she mourns the passing of her firstborn, people have had opinions on how she conducted herself during the burial...

The Power of Unwavering Faith

Most people who knew me would describe me as someone with strong faith. I used to consider myself the same way. However, the sudden passing of my father shattered my once unwavering faith. Lost and adrift in grief, I retreated from the world. Watching my husband struggle alongsid...

Jun 22 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1795 Views

Legacy of a Superhero's Heart

On a seemingly ordinary weekend two weeks ago, our world was turned upside down. The phone rang, and the news my husband received sent a wave of shock and disbelief through our family, changing what was supposed to be an uneventful day in an instant. We learned that Khristian Lak...

Jun 15 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2023 Views

Breaking Free from Sour Relationships

We all seek friends who inspire us. But what happens when admiration takes a toxic turn? This was my experience with two individuals who initially offered guidance and support. But, beneath the surface, lurked a constant negativity, particularly towards the achievements of oth...

Jun 8 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2841 Views

Building Dreams to Burning Bridges

I know a few individuals who have successfully built businesses from scratch as new graduates. One of them was a young man I met five years ago who had a passion for technology and video games. He was particularly confident in teaching young people about website development and...

Jun 1 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1671 Views

The Power of Unwavering Faith

Most people who knew me would describe me as someone with strong faith. I used to consider myself the same way. However, the sudden passing of my father shattered my once unwavering faith. Lost and adrift in grief, I retreated from the world. Watching my husband struggle alongsid...

Jun 22 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1795 Views

Legacy of a Superhero's Heart

On a seemingly ordinary weekend two weeks ago, our world was turned upside down. The phone rang, and the news my husband received sent a wave of shock and disbelief through our family, changing what was supposed to be an uneventful day in an instant. We learned that Khristian Lak...

Jun 15 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2023 Views

Breaking Free from Sour Relationships

We all seek friends who inspire us. But what happens when admiration takes a toxic turn? This was my experience with two individuals who initially offered guidance and support. But, beneath the surface, lurked a constant negativity, particularly towards the achievements of oth...

Jun 8 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2841 Views

Building Dreams to Burning Bridges

I know a few individuals who have successfully built businesses from scratch as new graduates. One of them was a young man I met five years ago who had a passion for technology and video games. He was particularly confident in teaching young people about website development and...

Jun 1 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1671 Views

Finding Peace in a Chaotic Reality

I always thought I valued peace, until I met my husband. He approaches it with an unwavering commitment and a calming grace. He showed me that inner peace is far more valuable than winning an argument, even with strangers. Time and again, I've witnessed him graciously concede to...

May 25 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1307 Views

Our Children, Our Responsibility

After two blissful years of raising their son, my neighbours began a daycare search deciding that it was time to return to work. Their ideal setting was a facility with cameras accessible to parents, offering a comforting glimpse into their child's day. Unfortunately, such transp...

May 18 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1982 Views

Unhooking the Liquid Gold Taboo

Motherhood has a way of unveiling unexpected truths. Following the birth of my daughter, I was confronted with a striking realisation: the prevalence of misinformation and stigma surrounding breastfeeding. It was a realm where I encountered surprising perspectives. Many older...

May 11 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      1793 Views

Betting on Virtual Solutions for Real Impact

Since graduating from law school, I have attended countless women's conferences and workshops. These gatherings offer valuable learning opportunities and connections with inspiring people and organisations. However, a common thread weaves through these in-person events is hefty p...

Apr 28 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      3550 Views

Hunger's Grip on Mothers, Children of Addis Abeba

I witnessed a scene that left me heartbroken at the health centre. Several mothers were on the line to get their children vaccinated, their faces etched with worry and their bodies visibly thin. They did not seem to have recently given birth. Their malnourished state raised a re...

Apr 20 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2891 Views

Silencing Inner Critic: One Size Does Not Fit All

A couple who had refrained from social interactions paid a visit to my house last week. Observing them interact with my daughter was truly heartening. They bonded effortlessly with her, eliciting joyful laughter and playful interactions. My baby seemed drawn to them, displaying...

Apr 13 , 2024      |      By Eden Sahle      |      2150 Views


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Columns

Commentaries | Dec 22,2024

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My Opinion | Dec 21,2024

Universal Human Rights Should Prevail Over Sovereignty's Fragile Facade

Sunday with Eden | Dec 21,2024

Overcoming Emotional Impulses in Decision-Making

Agenda | Dec 22,2024

Fuel Supply Halts as Parallel Market, EV Push Leave Regions, Investors in the Lurch

Editorial | Dec 21,2024

Addis Abeba's Gleaming Facade Masks a Parched Metropolis


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Editorial

Addis Abeba's Gleaming Facade Masks a Parched Metropolis

Dec 21 , 2024

The main avenues and thoroughfares of Addis Abeba have undergone an impressive faceli...

When More of Everything Leaves Less in the Bank

Dec 14 , 2024

Ethiopia's monetary policy has shifted conspicuously in recent years. Gone is the era...

Fueling Reform, the Petroleum Sector Caught Between Monopoly Missteps, Market Liberalisation

Dec 7 , 2024

For decades the Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise (EPSE), a state-owned giant ent...

Crafting Public Service Reward in a Cash-Strapped Economy

Nov 30 , 2024

In the corridors of government offices worldwide, the question of how much to pay mem...

Sunday With Eden

Overcoming Emotional Impulses in Decision-Making

Have you ever made a split-second decision and later wondered, "What was I thinking?...

The Daily Struggles of Power Outages, Water Shortages

Addis Abeba was eerily silent over the past weekend, shrouded in darkness. The blacko...

Life Matters

Inadequate Regulation Leaves Tenants Vulnerable to Arbitrary Rental Hikes

The rental market in Ethiopia, like in many developing economies, is characterised by...

Lasting Treatments Instead of Temporary Relief

I have always avoided taking pills unless absolutely necessary: when I am genuinely u...

Agenda

Fuel Supply Halts as Parallel Market, EV Push Leave Regions, Investors in the Lurch

Dec 22 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

Africa Oil Plc has five of its stations denied fuel supply by the Ethiopian Petroleum...

Shackled by Poverty, Employees Battle for Survival

Dec 15 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

A 23-year-old woman (name withheld to protect identity) has been working at a garment...

National ID Footprint Stumbles Over Limited Acceptance, Printing Quality

Dec 8 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

Dawit Arega, a tourist guide for 14 years, has encountered difficulties with his Nati...

Government Reforms Battle Market Forces on Cement Industry Control

Dec 1 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

On the outskirts of Addis Abeba lies the subdued Qaliti cement market with retailers...

Gallery

Parliament Approves New Cabinet Members

Oct 6 , 2021

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

Jan 5 , 2021

TIGRAY VOTES DESPITE "NULL & VOID" THREAT

Sep 9 , 2020

IN-PICTURE: LAUREATE'S RECEPTION  

Dec 14 , 2019

PM Abiy Ahmed (PhD) at a Gala Dinner Called for the Awarding of the Félix Houphouët-Boigny Peace Prize

May 6 , 2019

Faces, Voices of Addis Abeba

Apr 26 , 2019

Commentaries

Fossil Fuels Arent Going Anywhere Despite Great Energy Transition Myth

Ideas and the words we use to frame them matter. For example, as the Cold War wound d...

Conflicts Upend Growth Story, Plunging Development Goals into Jeopardy

Once regarded as a rising economic star on the African continent, Ethiopia now finds...

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...

Fortune news

Banks Scramble to Reopen After Harer City Shuts Over Forty Branches

Dec 22 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

The Harer city administration has shut down 43 bank branches, including those of Comm...

Tax Bureau’s Salary Standard Triggers Dispute Over Hidden Minimum Wage

Dec 22 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

The Addis Abeba Revenue Bureau's new salary standards for tax purposes have caused ba...

Police University, Immigration Services Caught with Financial Mismanagement

Dec 22 , 2024 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER

An audit report presented to Parliament last week revealed financial irregularities a...

High-Stakes Ownership Dispute Pits Property Against Contract Law

Dec 22 , 2024 . By AKSAH ITALO

The legal battle between BGI Ethiopia, a leading brewery, and Zewdnesh G. Asrat has c...