Ethiopia: Lucy, Discovered 50 Years Ago in Ethiopia, Stood Just 3.5 Feet Tall
[The Conversation Africa] In 1974, on a survey in Hadar in the remote badlands of Ethiopia, U.S. paleoanthropologist Donald Johanson and graduate student Tom Gray found a piece of an elbow joint jutting from the dirt in a gully. It proved to be the fir…
Ethiopia: Why Self-Publishing Is Not a Feasible Option in Ethiopia?
[Ethiopian Herald] Every rainy season in Ethiopia usually offers a better opportunity for the publishing and distribution of more books and the surge in reading. As schools close down for the long vacation and many people stay at home due to the rains,…
Ethiopia: Feel the Pulse of Addis Ababa’s Streets
[Reporter] As the sun dips below the horizon, Meskel Square awakens, bathed in vibrant lights and the infectious rhythms of live music. Every Saturday, this iconic spot transforms into an oasis, where the city’s heartbeat syncs with the beats of drums …
Ethiopia: Six Palaces, Tourist Attractions to Get Facelift With New Budget
[Reporter] The federal government has allocated more than four billion birr to an initiative that would see the renovation or construction of several palaces, popular tourist attractions, and government buildings in the coming fiscal year.
Ethiopia: Building State – of – the – Art City
[Ethiopian Herald] Once the city, whose economy was dependent on activities dominated by traditional markets and hustles is now to turn to epitome of beauty. Once the city, whose streets and rivers were heavily used freely and in archaic cultural ways …
Ethiopia: Ensuring Heritages Conservation
[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is a city with rich cultural heritage and fascinating history. From ancient churches to bustling marketplaces, the city is a treasure trove of historical artifacts and architectural marvels. Howe…
Africa: The Future of IGAD Amidst Turmoil in the Horn
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debat…
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Cultural Coffee Ceremony
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia being home to a rich tradition, often referred to as the birthplace of coffee, holds a unique and captivating cultural tradition known as the Ethiopian coffee ceremony. This centuries-old ritual is not only a celebration of …
Ethiopia: Adwa Museum – Preserving Ethiopia’s Historic Triumph
[Ethiopian Herald] A massive project that borders Piasa, the Minelik Monument, and the Church of St. George of Arada is located in the centre of Addis Ababa. Additionally, a bridge connects it to the newly remodelled Municipality of Addis Ababa Mayor’s…
Africa: AU Ought to Adopt Amharic As Official Language!
[Ethiopian Herald] Africa has successfully decolonized the continent geographically; it is yet to free itself from the shackles of political, economic, and cultural imperialisms. Colonial legacies are still prevalent and visible in many aspects with ca…