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Group hiking became the new norm and order in and around Addis Abeba. Alpha Tour (and event organizing) and I took the initiative of organizing a hiking program at Gullelle Botanical Garden for visual artists and art enthusiasts on Sunday June 13th 2021 aiming to create a special platform for both parties rather than the […]
In recent times, visitors to the Danakil have been shocked by the amount of plastic rubbish on the sides of the volcano. The hots springs at Dallol are much the same. Litter gets blown by the wind, ending up being strewn over the salt flats and is difficult to retrieve.A team of 12 tour operators
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Fenugreek is a small bush with pale yellow flowers and seed pods containing light brown seeds. It is an effective natural herbal medicine in the treatment of Diabetes and High blood pressure. Fenugreek is also nutritionally rich in fiber, protein, carbohydrates, fat, iron, manganese, magnesium, and Vitamins. It is actually a main ingredient in Ethiopian
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We constantly hear and read the word Wellness everywhere. On talk shows, in magazines, among friends and wellness center’s are opening up everywhere in the city.But what does wellness really mean ?According to the WHO, wellness is a state of complete physical mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease.So for us
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What was the landscape of fashion in Ethiopia in the60s and 70s? Pleated skirts were popular in the late 50s and 60s,straight and Parimode skirts, A-shaped, flared andgathered dresses/skirts, among the modern generationto name a few. Hip-hugger skirts and pants with widebelts were stylish among the youth. The 60s was alsothe mini-skirt era. In the
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Afropian is a Panafrican brand focusing on Ethiopia as it connects to the rest of Africa. It is 100% Handmade in Africa! As a Cameroonian who calls beautiful Ethiopia home, founder and creative director Hortense Mbea wanted to bring what she has gleaned from her extensive travels on the continent back to her second home.
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Ethiopian independent filmmaker Haile Gerima is to be honored by The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures with a special award at a star-studded opening gala in September. Gerima is acclaimed for his portraits of Black urban life in films like “Bush Mama” and “Ashes & Embers.” The Ethiopian-born filmmaker will be receiving the inaugural Vantage
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Yetem delivery is a food, beverage & gift ordering and delivery platform that connects people with endless possibilities. The lack of convenience and decent customer service inspired three young entrepreneurs to solve the problem. They understood the inadequate infrastructure of Addis that failed to keep up with the rapid urbanization and lifestyle growth that needed
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As the world marked International Women’s Day, women in Africa are making significant strides forward in science, technology and innovation. Selamawit Araya Kidane is on her journey to become one of the few nematologists in Ethiopia and indeed Africa. Her research is on Enset (False Banana), Ethiopia’s underestimated “saviour” crop.Selam obtained a BSc in Horticulture.
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A must-read book on the History of Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity that Shaped Ethiopia as a country. Author John Binns is Visiting Professor of Eastern Orthodox Studies at the University of Cambridge and Priest of Great St Mary’s, Cambridge (UK). He serves also as Chairperson of the charity Partners for Change to Ethiopia. Surrounded by steep
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