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125 Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Between France and Ethiopia

The 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations between France and Ethiopia Ethiopia and France celebrate this year their 125th anniversary of diplomatic relations. On March 20th 1897, Léonce Lagarde signed with Menelik II a friendship treaty between the two countries, recognizing the independence of Ethiopia. This treaty marked the beginning of a strong friendship, embodied in […]

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Running in the Right Direction

People / prologu2

Sports is the great equalizer! It has enormous power to generate social and economic change by contributing to sustainable development across all sectors and for all people.Sports has the innate ability to challenge societal norms and mindsets that may be steeped in prejudice. Through sports, voices are amplified, barriers are broken down and bold achievements

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Remembering Guzo Adwa

Cover Article, People / prologu2

The victory of Adwa, dubbed”An African Victory”, is celebrated every year on the 1st of March to commemorate the victory Ethiopia took over the Italian army at the final battlefront of the mountains of Adwa. This day marks a significant value for Africans and black people across the world facing the pain of colonialism and

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Oatmeal Soap: Beautifying and Cleansing

Health & Wellness / prologu2

There are several benefits to using oatmeal soap. Other than its lavish foaming, it’s great for treating skin problems, such as eczema. This little bar is very powerful when it comes to replacing missing nutrients back into your skin. If you’re someone who suffers from skin disorders or are just looking for the ultimate-soap to

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A Passion For Traditional Food Evolves Into A Succesful Female Entrepreneur Business

Food / prologu2

Maheder Admasu created Maheder Food Processing PLC in 2013. With a passion for home prepared food, Maheder had a vision to develop her food business – to not only cater to the local market but fulfil an increasing international demand for traditional Ethiopian cuisine, namely readymade wots, spices and sauces. Maheder’s drive to see her

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Tureta Shoe Shine where you can also Learn about Old Ethiopia

City / prologu2

HaileGiorgis Tassew is the founder of Tureta Shoe Shine; his nick name is Haile Mojito because he also has a bar called Haile Mojito. He used to be a shoe shiner himself when he was young. He had a passion for shining shoes and growing his business. Tureta Shoe Shine (and polish shop) opened in

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Social Enterprise: Entoto Beth Artisans And Founder Bethlehem Birhane

Arts & Culture, Shopping / prologu2

One of the first off the beaten track workshops I was excited to discover after moving back here 10 years ago was Entoto Beth Artisans – a small compound with women from Entoto working on creating innovative jewelry made from local recycled materials and scrap metals including coffee beans and bullets excavated from the Entoto

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Avocado Farmer Named As Un Food Hero!

Food / prologu2

Ethiopian farmer and his ‘transformational’ crop of avocados. Bogale Borena set up an avocado nursery in Yirgalem in the south of Ethiopia, and has been so successful with the venture that he was named as one of 17 Food Heroes by the UN’s Food and Agriculture Agency. Food Heroes are recognized for their commitment to

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Ethiopian Elephants Under Threat

Travel / prologu2

Tens of thousands of illegal human settlements pose a real threat to the continued existence of an endangered elephant population, according to satellite analysis of the Babile Elephant Sanctuary in eastern Ethiopia by University of Oxford researchers and the Born Free Foundation. Researchers from Oxford’s School of Geography and the Environment and Born Free found,

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Abyssinian Beauty Products

Health & Wellness, Shopping / prologu2

Abyssinian Beauty Products is a company based in Addis Ababa, which produces bio cosmetics or ecologically friendly skincare manufactured using all-natural, non-toxic ingredients. All of the skin and hair care products produced by Abyssinian Beauty Products use naturally occurring mineral, herbs and oils as the main ingredients for our skin and hair care products, safer for

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