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Sep 14 , 2024

Confronting the Ghosts of Conflict, Trauma

I found myself deeply engrossed in an interview on local media. The guest was Seble Hailu (PhD), a psychologist known for her efforts in addressing trauma. The host set a sombre tone from the outset...

Sep 8 , 2024

A Kaleidoscopic Year of Tradition, Transformation

The New Year air is supposed to be filled with a sense of renewal and continuity—a blend of the familiar and the evolving. This annual cycle, while a marker of time's passage, also serves as a momen...

Sep 1 , 2024

Location Trumps Innovation, Apparently!

Legend has it that James Bruce, a Scottish traveller and writer on a mission to find the source of the Nile River, once expressed his disdain for locals eating raw meat at the imperial palace in Gonde...

Aug 25 , 2024

Post-Olympic Bitter-Sweet Taste

The love affair between the people of Ethiopia and Olympic games dates back to Abebe Bikila's historic barefoot marathon win in Rome over half a century ago. Since then, generations of athletes have r...

Aug 10 , 2024

The Fast Lane of Addis Abeba’s Life

Addis Abeba's streets are a mix of commerce and survival, where vendors and beggars are amidst the chaotic traffic in pursuit of a living. At every stoplight, the streets transform into an open-air...

Aug 3 , 2024

Hidden Costs of Constant Decision Making

It seemed only a matter of time before Joe Biden caved in to step aside from the November 2024 presidential race. The pressure had mounted with publicly raging discourses. On a personal level, I belie...

Jul 27 , 2024

The Virtual Pursuit of Happiness

A close friend introduced me to an application called "Hamster Kombat," which at first seemed like any other online game. With simple graphics reminiscent of classic games like Sonic X or Super Mario...

Jul 20 , 2024

Extinguish Hate Before it Devours

A 20-year-old man, fresh out of high school, crawled over a rooftop with a rifle, planning to commit the unthinkable. With his life ahead of him, he made the dreadful choice to take a life. This acti...

Jul 13 , 2024

A Note Rekindles Faith in Decency

One day, I found a handwritten note in Amharic on my car. The note began with a greeting and explained that the writer had accidentally bumped into my car in our residential parking area. He found no...

Jul 7 , 2024

The Perils of Unverified Information

News of a draft proclamation shared during a casual coffee chat surprised our friend group. According to one of us, the proposed law seemed to impact everyone's economic interests, sparking a heated d...

Jun 29 , 2024

Whip Up Guac While Rethinking Household Chores

An early arrival home with perfectly ripe avocados sparked a culinary whim. It had been a while since I ventured into the kitchen. While no professional, I gleaned some skills during a West African so...

Jun 22 , 2024

Mirage of Comparison in Contentment Desert

Scrolling through social media triggers envy. That friend's stunning apartment makes our furniture choices seem dull, and the colleague's constant travels put our relaxing weekend at home to shame. Th...

Jun 15 , 2024

Addis Abeba's Rush Hour River

Addis Abeba had been sweltering for most of May. The heat was unlike anything residents had experienced in a long time. The tables turned almost overnight. Looming clouds brought a sudden and unwelcom...

Jun 8 , 2024

Podcasts:Ticket to a Breath of Fresh Air

Who knew a YouTube video titled "Introducing the Ethiopian Capital Market" would spark a newfound fascination with podcasts? Intrigued by the guest, Brook Taye (PhD), the Director General himself,...

Jun 1 , 2024

From Sleepless Sea to Tranquil Harbor

A sanctuary for the weary, sleep can become a battleground for those wrestling with insomnia. The persistent inability to fall or stay asleep disrupts the coveted hours of rest and compromises both p...

May 25 , 2024

The Road Less Traveled: Hidden Value of Hard Work

On my way to visit my parents over the weekend, a wide smile spread across my face as I noticed the transformed road from Mexico Square to Sarbet. Just a couple of months ago, it had been a dusty, tra...

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Commentaries | Jul 18,2026

Millions Looking for Work. Companies Cannot Find Many to Hire. A Paradox?

Pressed in Parliament on jobs and household incomes, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) offer...

Editorial | Jul 18 , 2026

EL NINO MEETS A REGION EMPTIED BY WAR

Weldu Yiheysh, a farmer in Shibta District of Enderta Wereda in the Southeast Zone, was st...

Featured | Jul 19 , 2026 . By GEBRU KAHSAY and WORKINEH DIRIBSA

A Sack of Cement, with the Chain No One Can See

In the Jemo area of Addis Abeba, Fikremariam Wondimu no longer trades cement so much as ga...

Agenda | Jul 19 , 2026 . By FITSUM TADESSE

Adverse Opinions Pile Up as Addis Abeba’s Budget Hits a Record

Bureaus, agencies and institutions under the Addis Abeba City Administration are sitting o...

Fortune News | Jul 19 , 2026 . By BEZAWIT HULUAGER