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Top 10 Ethiopian YouTube Entertainment Websites with Rank and Revenue
Posted on September 1, 2018 at 04:57 AM
The Best Ethiopian Tube and Entertainment Websites Today...Until just recently, people looking for information or entertainment would have just entered a search term in Google Search and proceed. Now, with the explosion of YouTube, which by the way is owned by Google, people are turning more and more to this video site and Ethiopians are no different. The YouTube website itself is the number one website in Ethiopia and now Ethiopians are starting to build more and more YouTube–like sites for the purpose of targeting this growing interest...
Continue ReadingAbiy Ahmed Biography: The Full Account of His Amazing Life Story
Posted on July 14, 2018 at 05:41 AM
Abiy Ahmed's Biography, His Amazing Life Story...አብይ አህመድ, Abiyyi Ahimad...Three passions have inevitably defined the man who stands before us today as the 12th Prime Minister of Ethiopia: his love for education, his desire to become a leader and his aspirations for conflict resolution...he rose from a young boy with humble beginnings to become an extremely influential and revolutionizing leader of a proud and economically booming hundred million strong nation...
Continue ReadingBelay Zeleke
Posted on July 14, 2018 at 05:41 AM
Belay Zeleke a true Ethiopian patriot and hero...His father was born in Bichena, Gojjam...all this tragedy took place while young Belay stood by and watched. Upon coming of age, Belay swore to avenge his father's death and left the city with male members of his family...With this victory proving their prowess in battle, they proceeded to wage a prolonged battle against anything and everything Italian within the areas of Gojjam, Shewa, and Wollo...
Continue Reading15 of the Richest Ethiopians and their Successful Companies in 2024
The Ethiopian men and women who have spearheaded the country's phenomenal growth stem from various backgrounds, ethnicities, and religions. For most, the journey to becoming one of the richest Ethiopians was not an easy one, but through an undying obsession to become successful, these people have reached their goals. Ethiopians are known to be hard workers and passionate about...
Continue ReadingThe Habesha
The Habesha people and the words origins have long perplexed scholars, scientists and modern man in general. The underlying belief was to maintain the Eurocentric ideology that Africans were not capable of having a culture and history, therefore leaving them susceptible to being colonized for their own benefit...Today, there are some Ethiopians who believe that the term the Habesha originated from the biblical Ham and Shem...
Continue Reading50 of the Best Old & New Amharic Music: Songs and Singers
Ethiopian music has come a long way from its original traditions of being strictly associated with the Tewadeho Orthodox Church. Amharic music began to take hold during its 'Golden Ages' which came during the 1960's and 1970's when a plethora of talented singers and musicians flooded the Ethiopian musical scene. Tizita songs (slow and romantic), Ethio Soul, Ethio Jazz, etc. popular during the 'Golden Ages' have now given way to a wonderful infusion of traditional Ethiopian music with more contemporary styles. This has given birth to Ethio Rock, Ethio Rap, Ethio Blues and a lot more. Today, Ethiopia's Amharic music is accompanied by various other...
Continue Reading23 Minerals in Ethiopia with Details (Gold, Gemstones, etc.)
Ethiopia is indeed the land of plenty, with resources found in abundance throughout its huge and diverse land mass. Geological surveys conducted on minerals in Ethiopia, have shown formations that are believed to contain a vast amount of mineral resources...Gold is king when it comes to exportable mineral commodities in Ethiopia, bringing in about $300 to $500 million each year...Concerning gemstones, opal leads the pack with over 98% by exports value...
Continue Reading10 Benefits You Must Know of Flax Seeds or Telba in Ethiopia
Flax seeds, linseeds, or telba, as it is called in Ethiopia's national language, Amharic, have been grown and used around the world for over 5,000 years. This tiny brown or golden colored seed is today considered a 'super' food, as its properties have proved to be without a doubt very nutritious and beneficial for the human body and comparatively very easy to cultivate. Aside from using it as food or drink item to be consumed, it was and still continues to be used for the purpose of creating strong and durable textile products...
Continue Reading25 of the Best and Most Famous Ethiopian Athletes
For over half a century, Ethiopian athletes have been consistently breaking records in world events and providing an already proud nation with even more sources of joy...Even though long-distance running Ethiopian athletes are considered to be the cream of the crop in international sporting competitions, the events Ethiopians take part could have more variety. Who knows, maybe the next generation of athletes from Ethiopia could become the next fastest person in the world, just like the Jamaican runner, Usain Bolt or even world class boxers. But in the meantime, we can take pride in the numerous championship level athletes from Ethiopia, who are taking sporting events to another level. The following is a list of 25 of the best and most famous Ethiopian athletes...
Continue Reading10 of the Best Ethiopian Traditional Sports and Games
Traditional Ethiopian Games and Sports...Ethiopia, a country with a history and culture dating back thousands of years, has yet to have its past fully documented and understood. Sporting events and games are an integral part of society and by embracing them one will be able to build an important link to the past. At the moment, there now exist over 293 registered traditional and cultural sports and games in Ethiopia. The earliest evidence of one of these games was found in Yeha (modern day Ethiopia) and Matara (modern day Eritrea)...
Continue ReadingEthiopian Immigration Office: Visa, Passport, and Applications
Ethiopia's Main Department For Immigration & Nationality Affairs (MDINA)...Must Know Facts and Requirements for the Ethiopian eVISA...ascertain their legal status and issue residence visas as appropriate; take appropriate action and deal with foreign nationals who do not abide by the national law and regulation...Make sure that travel documents, including passports, one-time laissez-passé, urgent travel documents are...
Continue ReadingPetroleum in Ethiopia: History of Ethiopian Oil & Gas Till Present
Petroleum in Ethiopia...Oil and gas in Ethiopia has a history which is a little over a century old. In 1860, an oil seep was discovered, but...In 1945, the American Sinclair Oil Corporation entered the Ogaden region at the behest of Emperor Haile Selassie, but was hindered due to the citizens of Wardheer organizing mass demonstrations against them. This 4 billion dollar gas project will commence construction of the pipeline in September 2018 and is planned to be operational by early...
Continue ReadingWolaita People's History, Culture, and Religon
Historically and prior to its incorporation to Ethiopia, it is believed that the Wolaita and its people had administrative areas extending till the Rudolf River in the northern and southern Shewa or the northern part of Ethiopia’s current land mass. The 'Damot' administration refers to the system of governance employed by the southern peoples, before being incorporated into the Ethiopian empire. The area under this administration is believed to have been south of the Blue Nile, in places such as: Wolega, South Gojam, Keffa, South Shewa (Enner Gurage), Kenbata, Arsi, Dawuro, Wolaita, Hadiya, Maraki...
Continue ReadingAzeb Mesfin Biography: Wife of Former Ethiopian PM Meles Zenawi
Azeb Mesfin Haile, the wife of the late PM Meles Zenawi, was considered to be one of the most powerful women in Ethiopia. She is media shy and does not engage in many interviews, and this secretiveness perhaps was the catalyst that led to her being vilified throughout various media outlets. Some bad publicity she receives include: Europeans reporting her multimillion Euro shopping spree to Ethiopian’s calling her the “Mother of Corruption”. On the other end of the spectrum, she was awarded and commended for her charity work. Even after the death of her powerful husband, Azeb Mesfin continues to wield a dominant role, albeit much lesser than when...
Continue Reading20 Of The Best Poets And Poems of Ethiopia (Qene included)
The following poems of Ethiopia provide a small glimpse of an aspect of Ethiopian life that has had little, if any, external exposure. Amharic poetry could prove to be a modest but laudable contributor towards enlightening the masses. It is almost impossible to get the proper translation of the many Ethiopian poems composed throughout the country's long and culturally rich history. Qene, is a highly regarded form of Amharic poetry, although the word is also used as a general term to describe all poetry...
Continue ReadingBerhanu Nega Biography: The Profile of a Professor Turned Rebel Fighter
Berhanu Nega Biography...Berhanu Nega is a man that has been fighting one government or another in Ethiopia for over 40 years. He was just a young student in Addis Ababa University when he began the long journey of striving to fulfill his life’s passion: to see a fully democratized, united, and economically strong Ethiopia. Unfortunately, his vision for Ethiopia would cause Berhanu to go through many hardships: from jail to escapes through the desert to exile to sitting in desolate trenches with his soldiers; his was a unique struggle...
Continue ReadingMap of Ethiopia Regions: 30 Old and New Ethiopian Maps You Have to See
The New and Old Maps of Ethiopia regions show a rich and interesting history...The following are maps of Ethiopia, formerly known as Abyssinia and the Kingdom of Axum. It has a long and rich history dating back thousands of years. Located in the Horn of Africa, it borders Kenya to the south, Somalia and Djibouti to the east, the Sudan and South Sudan to the west and its one time member state Eritrea to the north and northeast. Found in these maps of Ethiopia are regional and provincial capitals, major cities, main roads, airports, old boundary lines, along with the following areas...
Continue ReadingJawar Mohammed Biography: The Interesting Profile of an Influential Man
Jawar Mohammed Biography: The Interesting Profile of an Influential Man...Jawar Mohammed is the energetic, dynamic and controversial political face of the majority of young Ethiopian Oromo’s, who now have been given the green light to freely participate in the country’s changing political scene. It is evident that he now has a wide reaching network that spans across continents, namely, the Americas, Europe, and obviously Africa. Jawar has perfected the art of disseminating his views to reach his massive audience base through...
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Condominiums and Apartments in Ethiopia: A New Phenomenon
When condominiums first started appearing, everyone was in agreement that these building shared many qualities similar to the ghetto housing projects common in the United States and France. It was believed that the walls were paper thin, the plumbing and electricity an atrocity, and the buildings themselves were claimed by some to already be crumbling apart. Locals thought it was the government's way of...
Continue ReadingProstitution in Ethiopia: Sex Workers Move From Bars to Massage Parlors
Prostitution in Ethiopia with a New Twist...Today, we can see a huge shift in the way the sex trade is conducted in Ethiopia. Not entirely gone, but the former bar workers and street walkers are now opting for the comfort of massage parlors and spas. The literal explosion of these new institutions has one witness thousands sprouting about the city, on the main roads, as well as, quiet residential areas. Addis Ababa has one in...
Continue Reading15 Best Places To Visit For Fun in Eritrea
Posted on July 13, 2018 at 04:22 AM
The Best Destinations in Eritrea...No longer, on a war footing, Eritrea promises to be one of the best tourist destinations in Africa. Eritrea was also once ranked fifth in Africa as the most appealing locations. The best places in Eritrea promise to marvel any tourist or vistor with its many attractions...Eritrea...has virtually pristine beaches and natural beauty sites located all over...
Continue Reading25 Facts You Should Know About Life in Ethiopia
Posted on July 11, 2018 at 11:02 PM
25 Things To Know Before Moving or While Living in Ethiopia...As a person who has been around the world and is now living in Ethiopia, I thought it would be helpful to provide some advice from the experiences I have had. So if you are living in Ethiopia, planning on travelling to or moving to Ethiopia, then the following should provide you with some useful advice on everyday life in Ethiopia...
Continue ReadingAbiy Ahmed Pictures: 60 Photos of Ethiopia's Prime Minister
Posted on July 8, 2018 at 05:13 AM
Ethiopia's new leader, Dr. Abiy Ahmed is making radical changes with all the reforms he has enacted. He has become a breath of fresh air for the stagnant political system, Ethiopia is well known for. In order to show our appreciation for the country's new leader, we have prepared the following 60 photos of Abiy Ahmed as he takes care of business as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia...
Continue Reading5 Reasons Why Ethiopia is the Black Panther's Wakanda
Posted on July 5, 2018 at 04:54 AM
If ever there was an African country with the location and people best suited to match the Wakanda nation in the Black Panther, then Ethiopia would be the obvious choice. The following are 5 reasons why Ethiopia is the Black Panther's Wakanda...
Continue ReadingKhat/Chat in Ethiopia: It's History, How To Grow And Legality
Posted on July 4, 2018 at 11:11 AM
...government in Somalia outlawed and banned the use and cultivating of khat. But this only led to a huge increase in smuggled khat from Ethiopia, and traditionally non users in the south of Somalia began to take up the activity as a protest against the British colonial powers. Interestingly enough, the legal and illegal importation of khat from Ethiopia continues to this day, with roughly all Somalian males being habitual users...
Continue ReadingAbiy Ahmed, Isaias Afwerki and the Horn of Africa
Posted on June 29, 2018 at 05:04 AM
The EPRDF was known to be repressive towards opposition groups and dissenters. Isaias Afwerki, with his EPLF group once fought alongside the EPRDF and shares many of their fears and beliefs...Furthermore, there are those Ethiopians that vehemently oppose giving Badme to the Eritreans after their sacrifice of blood and sweat...
Continue ReadingEthiopian Spices, Herbs, Roots, Oilseeds in English/Amharic
Posted on June 26, 2018 at 10:11 AM
...one that stands out is the Ethiopians love of spices. Almost all the food and drinks taken by Ethiopians in their daily routine consists of one or more spices, herbs, etc. Ethiopia's spices have a sort of mysterious nature about them, as they are not commonly found around the globe. The various spices, herbs and roots Ethiopians use are mostly...
Continue ReadingPICS: Bomb Attack on Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
Posted on June 23, 2018 at 12:02 PM
A rally with about a million people in attendance was showing their support for the new Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his progressive reforms. The theme of the rally was one of love and support with millions of jubilant faces. But things turned dark and ugly when unknown assailants hurled a grenade towards the Prime Ministers direction. He was thankfully unhurt and whisked away...
Continue Reading25 of the Most Important People in Ethiopian History
Posted on June 20, 2018 at 08:33 PM
Ethiopia's Most Famous Historical Figures...The following list contains 25 of the most important people in Ethiopian history...Among the 25 historical figures that are presented here, there are heroes, emperors, empresses, kings, queens, and much more...each and every one of these people has contributed to the greatness that is Ethiopia...
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Information About Ethiopia and 17 Useful Services You Must Know
Posted on June 19, 2018 at 09:54 PM
Ethiopia Information that is Important to Know...Health in Ethiopia...There are a lot of pharmacies in Ethiopia and they are well stocked to handle most common medicines but rare medicines might pose a problem...Although, many locals drink the tap water, it is deemed unsafe and should be boiled thoroughly...
Continue ReadingEthiopian News Now in English From Around the World
Posted on June 14, 2018 at 11:23 PM
Ethiopian News From Around the World - Are You Looking For What the World is saying About Ethiopia? We Provide You with Daily Updated News About Ethiopia From the Media Around the World...
Continue Reading50 Full American Scholarships for Ethiopians in 2024
Posted on June 13, 2018 at 9:09 PM
We understand transitioning into higher education can be a stressful ordeal: choosing the right place to study, the right country, the right field, family pressure, financial pressure and so much more. In light of this, we have put together a list of 50 full scholarships for Ethiopians to study in the United States...
Continue Reading10 Photos of Abiy Ahmed's Wife: Ethiopian First Lady Zinash Tayachew
Posted on June 13, 2018 at 9:46 AM
Today, the Ethiopian First Lady Zinash Tayachew, has made some appearances but still remains a bit of a mystery. They have three daughters and it is reported that she often travels back and forth between Ethiopia and the United States. The following are 10 Photos of Abiy Ahmed's Wife: Ethiopian First Lady Zinash Tayachew...
Continue Reading10 of the Best Ethiopian Foods to Eat with Recipes
Posted on June 14, 2018 at 10:14 PM
Some of the Best Foods of Ethiopia...Today, unless you are a hermit living on an isolated island, you would have definitely come across an Ethiopian restaurant...The following are 10 of the best Ethiopian foods to eat in 2018...Whether a first time eater or an experienced foodie...
Continue ReadingEthiopian People: A Close Look at 10 Ethnicities
Posted on June 13, 2018 at 11:04 PM
Ethiopian People: A Close Look at 10 Types...One distinguishing fact about the people of Ethiopia is that there are multitudes of ethnicities, religious beliefs, tribes...The following list shows just 10 of the many peoples of Ethiopia...
Continue ReadingHR 128 Ethiopia Summary
Posted on June 12, 2018 at 10:24 PM
The Ethiopian diaspora in the United States played a pivotal role in helping get this resolution passed, by...HR 128 Ethiopia Summary...Condemns:(1) the killing of peaceful protesters and excessive use of force by Ethiopian security forces;(2) the detention of journalists, students, activists and political leaders...
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20 of the Best Ethiopian News Websites with Global Rank and Revenue
Posted on June 11, 2018 at 11:13 PM
We have prepared the following list of 20 of the best Ethiopian news websites today in the hopes that it will help make it easier to pick and choose the right Ethiopia news source. Included in the statistics are Global Rank, Website Worth, Monthly Revenue, Daily Ads Revenue, Daily Visitors, Website Launch Date, Monthly Users, Monthly Page Views, Daily Pageviews, Homepage Screenshots...
Continue ReadingOromo Flag: 5 Types for Oromia/Oromiya and What You Must Know
Posted on June 1, 2018 at 05:33 AM
A system of governance known as Gadaa was historically used by the Afaan Oromo speaking peoples who opted out of using kings in the traditional sense...Some see this as one of the first democratic governmental systems and it even had its own Oromo flag representation...The following Oromo - Oromiya - Oromia flags represent some ideologies of the Oromo peoples, both past and present...The tree shown in most flags of Oromia is a Sycamore or Oda in the Oromo language...
Continue Reading10 Incredible Things to Know about Ethiopian Birr
Posted on May 30, 2018 at 06:13 AM
Today, Ethiopia is known as one of the fastest growing economies not only in Africa but in the world...the Ethiopian Birr is also raising its profile in the international finance market...Ethiopia is also looking very attractive to international investors, and the Chinese, Turkish, Saudis, and Indians...The following are 10 incredible things to know about the Ethiopian Birr...
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10 Things to Expect When Dating an Ethiopian Woman
Posted on May 28, 2018 at 09:09 PM
Ethiopian women want to be appreciated for anything other than how much you want to sleep with them, but society tends to super sexualize them...Men will always remember an Ethiopian woman they have dated, for either the good or the bad...but either way, they will remember...The following are 10 things to expect when dating an Ethiopian woman...
Continue Reading20 Amazing Things You Have to Know About Ethiopia
Posted on May 27, 2018 at 11:42 PM
What is Ethiopia? Well, Ethiopia is an ancient kingdom, which is as fascinating as it is challenging and confronting...The country strikes one as endlessly intriguing with an exciting natural history, in addition to its dramatic and legendary history...The following list answers the question what is Ethiopia with 20 amazing things you have to know...
Continue Reading10 of the Best Ethiopian Rappers/Hip Hop Artists in 2024
Posted on May 25, 2018 at 08:12 PM
When you talk about Ethiopian Rap/Hip Hop, these are the people who have given us its true meaning...it is our hope that this list shines a light for all those hard working Ethiopian Hip Hop artists and rappers that deserve the honor of being 10 of the best Ethiopian rappers/Hip Hop artists in 2018...
Continue Reading15 Best & Free WiFi Hotspots in Ethiopia with Ethio Telecom
Posted on May 24, 2018 at 09:33 PM
Free WiFi connections around town, make getting online increasingly easier for people on the move...we can call this the WiFi revolution in Ethiopia...Ethiopians are still forced to bear high internet prices...but now thanks to the emergence of Ethio Telecom WiFi prices that are...We have now taken the initiative to make it easier for those looking for a comfortable setting and a fast WiFi connection by offering a list of 15 of the best and free WiFi hotspots in Ethiopia...
Continue Reading1st Black Woman to Travel Cape-Cairo and write a Memoir: Maskarm Haile
Posted on May 23, 2018 at 10:03 PM
Her choice of being unmarried and in her thirties was already an issue that was unconventional...Maskarm's life became even more taxing by the discovery of her mother's cancer diagnosis...she was at a crossroads in her life that offered her different possibilities; from losing her mother to the illness to fixing her relationship to following her dream or even losing her life...
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History of Rastafarians and Their Exodus to Shashamane in Ethiopia
Posted on May 22, 2018 at 11:14 PM
Look to Africa when a black king shall be crowned, for the day of deliverance is near...By 1948, Emperor Haile Selassie jubilant with the return of his kingdom offered 500 acres (202 hectares) of his own personal land to any black person hoping to repatriate to Africa...Rastafarianism exploded into the consciousness of the world through the popularity of a legend in his own right, Bob Marley...this singer and activist for African unity spread a message of love that reverberated...
Continue Reading10 of the Most Powerful Military in Africa 2024: See Ethiopia's Rank
Posted on May 19, 2018 at 05:34 AM
When it comes to her sovereignty, Ethiopia and her multitude of ethnicities and tribes put all their differences aside and unite to fend off any invaders encroaching on her territories...During recent years, Ethiopia was ranked between the second and third as the most powerful military in Africa...Recently, though Ethiopia has dropped to the...
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Ethiopian Flag: 13 Things You Must Know
Posted on May 18, 2018 at 12:09 AM
The Ethiopian flag is one of the most recognizable in the world...There are many who believe that this flag with its colors are one of the earliest used by humankind...Although, unbeknownst to most modern Ethiopians, the word bandira, which is most often used today to refer to the Ethiopian flag is a bastardized word originating from the Italian's...
Continue Reading10 of the Best Visa Free Countries for Ethiopians
Posted on May 17, 2018 at 11:09 PM
Ethiopian citizens with their passports issued by the Ethiopian government can travel to up to 39 countries without a visa, but it is our intention to narrow the list down to best suit your travel plans. Because let us be honest, just because one can travel to Somalia, doesn't mean one will go there for their long awaited romantic honeymoon, although...
Continue Reading20 of the Best and Most Famous Ethiopian Celebrities
Posted on May 16, 2018 at 10:34 PM
Ethiopians have also migrated on a massive scale, beginning with the overthrow of the monarchy. With this migration, Ethiopians have spread out across the globe. They have assimilated in their chosen countries and have gained fame and prestige. The following list is of 20 of the most famous and best known Ethiopian celebrities both in Ethiopia and internationally...
Continue Reading20 of the Best Ethiopian Movies Ever Made
Posted on May 14, 2018 at 07:37 PM
The following 20 best Ethiopian movies ever made proves that a new movie industry is in the making and should be watched closely for the talent and the unforgettable stories...An Ethiopian movie awards has also recently been launched in an attempt to honor those hardworking movie crews, actors, directors, etc...let us hope Ethiowood is here to stay...
Continue ReadingCriminals and Crime in Ethiopia
Posted on May 13, 2018 at 04:40 PM
A little while ago, thugs were arrested in the Bole area for cutting the fingers of a young girl while trying to steal her jewelry...I was robbed. My rucksack contained most of my valuables: laptop, wallet, smartphone, interview notes. The gate to the compound where I live was open, and the guard was distracted by a punch-up across the street. Seizing the opening, two men followed me down the driveway towards the house, jumped on my back in the dark, suffocated me, grabbed my bag and emptied my pockets as I lay passed out on the road...
Continue ReadingESAT and Ethiopian News Media
Posted on May 2, 2018 at 10:07 PM
ESAT - Ethiopian Satellite Television is available through TV, radio broadcasts and also online. ESAT is considered one of a few sources of external news broadcast that can be accessed in Ethiopia by means of satellite. The two other alternative sources of daily satellite transmissions are OMN - Oromia Media Network and VOA - Voice of America. For several years, founders and journalists working for ESAT have been a major source of criticism for the current Ethiopian...
Continue ReadingSatellite Frequency in Ethiopia
Posted on April 30, 2018 at 11:34 PM
ESAT - The Ethiopian Satellite Television. Privately owned channel that is in the United States. Mostly news programs and the language is Amharic. Left 21/12/2015 ESAT Eutelsat 8 West B 12604 H 27500 5/6
Continue ReadingEthiopians and Greeks
Posted on April 28, 2018 at 01:34 PM
The souring of relations between the two countries can also be blamed upon the Greek educational system, for not enlightening modern Greeks about the close relationship we both share. Facts as important as, Emperor Haile Sellassie's generous act of sending thousands of livestock to Greece during the Second World War, in order to prevent starvation in the country, should not be forgotten.
Continue ReadingIs Ethiopia's New Leader Dr. Abiye Ahmed, Our Mandela?
Posted on April 26, 2018 at 9:23 PM
A man of the people, Ethiopia's Mandela; call him what you like, Dr. Abiye Ahmed has definitely come to power at a time when Ethiopia needed him the most. As he is a student of cryptography, let's hope he has cracked the code that will help heal the people of modern Ethiopia.
Continue ReadingDHL Deliveries to Ethiopia
Posted on April 16, 2018 at 10:14 PM
DHL is not the only company providing operations in Ethiopia but due to the high level of professionalism and quality in their service, we shall stay with DHL deliveries to Ethiopia for now.
Continue ReadingLow or Bad Quality Food in Ethiopia
Posted on April 14, 2018 at 11:34 PM
Word was out that food manufacturers were putting "shekla" or bricks made from red dirt into "berbere" or red pepper powder similar to paprika....So I guess the workers at the company, were feeling just a bit lazy that day, and forgot to finish grinding the red bricks.
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Agriculture in Ethiopia
Posted on April 2, 2018 at 11:13 PM
Most city dwellers have an inner longing for leaving the hectic and stressful city behind and going "country". By this I mean, acquiring some land, a home nearby or on the farm and beginning a new venture interacting with nature itself....
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