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Jan 27 , 2024

Football: A Myriad of Passion, Disappointment, Hope

I saw a recent Facebook post by a friend revealing the map of Africa for the 34th edition of the CAF African Football Cup tournament. It displayed a glaring absence of nations from the East and Centr...

Jan 19 , 2024

Bridging Connectivity, Courtesy

A repeated phone call I made to a friend was met with a mysterious silence on the other end. Our scheduled meeting hung in the balance, and the lack of response left me with a multitude of hypotheses...

Jan 13 , 2024

Rolling a Decade of Bowling Adventures

My life took an unexpected turn after I discovered a bonding experience with my son a decade ago. Little did I know that this excursion would unravel a world that transcends the boundaries of fun and...

Jan 7 , 2024

A Merry Prelude of Festivity Duplex

Christmas emerges as a special time filled with communal joy. As families advanced to prepare for the holiday, my Sunday began quietly—a lazy morning, a refreshing shower, and a leisurely breakfast...

Dec 30 , 2023

Modern Marvels of Virtual Symphony

I recently found myself out of my depth as I uncovered the vibrant world of the virtual realm my son effortlessly navigates. At first, I thought he was listening to music or watching a movie with...

Dec 23 , 2023

Surviving the Cold Spell in Addis

I pride myself on taking a cold shower in the mornings which I believe does wonders. Many shudder at the very thought of immersing oneself in cold water after leaving their warm bed. My daily rout...

Dec 16 , 2023

In Retrospect to African Jazz Village

It has been a year since I first set foot in the iconic Africa Jazz Village, on the premises of the historic Ghion Hotel. How fast time flies! It was by a serendipitous visit I came to discover the...

Dec 9 , 2023

Stripping Down Addis Abeba Parking Woes

On a fine early Sunday morning, a knock on the door interrupted my deep sleep. It was my neighbours who wanted to go to church, asking for assistance to move my car and let theirs out. Although their...

Dec 2 , 2023

The Power of Recognition

Thanksgiving season —celebrated in the US on the last Thursday of November— coincided with my son joining the university. Such an important milestone called for a quality time and celebratory dinn...

Reality Bites the Dust of Deception

I was among the elderly on a social occasion and could not help but overhear someone lamenting about the "current" time while comparing it with the past. Tending to culturally gravitate to trust and...

Nov 18 , 2023

From Flickering Flames to Dazzling Displays of Cinema

My cinematic journey began in the mid-1980s within the hallowed walls of the National Theatre as a wide-eyed boy. The flickering screen showcased Soviet-produced variety shows (a captivating blend of...

Nov 11 , 2023

In the Crucible of Shared Sorrows

I was mourning the untimely demise of a relative in his early 50s, which triggered a profound grief and palpable devastation of his loved ones. Realising that some things are irreversible unve...

Nov 4 , 2023

Harassment:A Vicious Cycle of Silencing Victims

A friend in her mid-twenties confided in me that she repeatedly finds herself on the receiving end of catcalls the moment she steps foot outside her home. From the street to public transport and w...

Oct 28 , 2023

The Phantom Menace of Online Fraud

I recently experienced a double payment fiasco due to a banking system glitch. I paid for a domestic repair service through a mobile bank transfer which was indicated as a failed transaction. Afte...

Oct 21 , 2023

Natural Prescription for Eudaemonia

Advancing to the mid-40s while on the wrong side of the BMI ratio had me determined to venture into physical activity. I learned that intensive exercise routines that start with much enthusiasm los...

Oct 14 , 2023

The Crossroads of Passion and Profession

I had breakfast at my favourite Syrian restaurant near Jakros last weekend -stewed beans with eggs and yoghurt garnished with green pepper and onion a.k.a. Ful. Although I have had the same dish i...

Columns

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