Kaleb, Yonas, and Bersabeh: The TikTokers Cultivating a New Rural Dream
By Abel Asrat
In the popular imagination of young Ethiopians, the countryside is often cast in sepia: nostalgic, perhaps, but frozen in time. It...
Ethiopia Proposes 1.93 Trillion Birr Budget for 2018 Fiscal Year
Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian federal government has presented a draft national budget of 1.93 trillion birr for the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, Finance...
How African American Streamers Are Rewriting the U.S. Cultural Export Model
Introduction: From One-Way Export to Two-Way Exchange
For decades, American pop culture largely flowed in one direction – from the U.S. outward – often overshadowing...
Dangote Reaffirms Investment Commitment in Ethiopia After Meeting with PM Abiy
Dangote Group Signals Renewed Commitment to Ethiopia’s Industrial Growth Following High-Level Meeting with PM Abiy Ahmed
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 7, 2025
In a major...
Op-Ed: Who Should Africa Celebrate—The Philanthropist or the Industrialist?
By Abel Asrat
When Bill Gates visited Addis Ababa recently, the city prepared as if royalty were arriving: streets were scrubbed with soap, a...
Jaquar Group Opens Flagship Bath & Light Showroom in Ethiopia, Reinforcing Commitment to Innovation and Skills Development
"Jaquar is investing in community upliftment through professional training initiatives and certification programs aimed at building a skilled workforce."
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – June 5,...