“Enkutatash the “gift of jewels” The change of seasons, the legend of the Queen of Sheba, the Bible, Christian spirituality, the ancient Coptic calendar and the blooming of the golden Meskel flowers are all associated with the celebration of the Ethiopian New Year on Meskerem 1 (September 11 GC). As the rains tail off in […]
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“ … the most inhospitable, inhabited place on the planet” September marks the transition of the cloudy, rainy Kremt to the golden, warm and sunny skies of Bega in Ethiopia. But there is a place here that begs to differ: in the heart of the Afar Triangle lies a place known as the Danakil Depression,
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Alas, it is now the season for itchy eyes, runny noses, and sneezing, symptoms which are very often combined with a fever. Ethiopians tell you it is “Gunfan” or Flu, and ferengies will tell you it is “allergies” or the “common cold”. As a sufferer, you cough and splutter and carry on with your daily
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Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 4 people INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 medium onions diced 2 cloves garlic grated or crushed 1 teaspoon coriander seeds ground (or ground coriander) ½ teaspoon dried chili flakes to taste 800 g carrots sliced, (no need to peel) 1 medium
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Sarah Hayward Creative Collaborator Sarah has a diverse background wearing many hats over the years as a native English speaker and organizer, including being a founder member of What’s Up, the forerunner of What’s Out Addis. After a break of some years, she’s delighted to join today’s team to continue showcasing Addis Ababa as a
Matiyas Tewodros Graphic Designer Matiyas is a graphic designer and visual storyteller focused on digital design, branding, and visual communication. His work blends creativity with thoughtful design to create visuals that are both engaging and purposeful. At What’s Out Addis, he contributes to the magazine’s visual identity through layouts, graphics, and editorial design that bring
