By Belayneh Abate May 14, 2021 “It is better to be a human being dissatisfied than a pig satisfied” John Stuart Mill It was 22 years ago today that His Excellency Professor Asrat Woldeyes, who vividly saw the forthcoming Amara Genocide and the dreadful fate of Amaras if they do not organize and defend themselves […]
ESKINDER NEGA BIOGRAPHY ETHIOPIA Eskinder Nega, a journalist and blogger based in Addis Ababa, was sentenced on July 13, 2012, to 18 years in prison for violating anti-terrorism laws after he criticized the government for arresting journalists and anti-government activists. He was jailed for almost seven years at Kaliti Prison in Addis Ababa, where political
Eskinder Nega, Democracy, Human Rights Activists and Journalist Read More »
CONTRIBUTED BY: EUELL A. NIELSEN Emperor Menelik II was one of Ethiopia’s greatest leaders, ruling as King and Emperor of Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913. He was born Sahle Miriam on August 17, 1884, in Ankober, Shewa, Ethiopia. His mother, Woizero Ejigayehu Lemma Adyamo, was a palace servant, and his father was Prince Haile-Melekot, Son of
By Zeate Medhin, July 29, 2018. Addis Ababa. Engineer Simegnew Bekele is a national hero who went above and beyond the call of duty. He led the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam with unwavering commitment and patriotic zeal. Ethiopia will forever revere and honor him. I am appalled by PM Abiy Ahmed’s reference of
Lingering Questions in the Murder of our Hero Engineer Simegnew Bekele Read More »
Hailu Shawel, a prominent Ethiopian politician, served as the former president of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD), a political party that gained significant attention during the 2005 Ethiopian general elections. He was a key figure in the opposition movement during that time, advocating for electoral justice and democratic reforms. The 2005 Ethiopian general
Hailu Shawel: A Political Force for Democracy and Reform in Ethiopia’s 2005 Elections Read More »
The Associated Press Saturday, July 6, 2013 | 12:23 a.m. Despite the concerns of Egypt, work on Ethiopia’s massive Nile River dam is proceeding apace as officials aim to finish construction by July 2017. Simegnew Bekele, an Ethiopian engineer who is supervising work on the dam opposed by Egypt, says he sees similarities between the
Ethiopia’s big Nile dam gets Hoover Dam comparison Read More »
OCTOBER 29, 2012 / Wemezekir Blogger’s Note: In remembrance of & in commemorating the late Dr. Haddis Alemayehu’s 103rd birthday that was observed two weeks ago, I have posted here the biographical sketch that I had compiled from various sources & published in ‘Ethiopian Calendar with Biographies’ 2003E.C. (2010/11G.C.) edition. Three years ago in the same week I had
October 3, 2011 Prof. Mesfin Wolde-Mariam pays a personal tribute to Debebe Eshetu, a veteran actor and political activist, who was imprisoned a month ago, on charges of ties to terrorism. His onetime prison inmate, Prof. Mesfin says that Debebe is a wonderful and kind person who hates terrorist act of any kind.Here is the
Lt. Col. Mengistu Haile Mariam is a significant figure in Ethiopian history. He was born on May 21, 1937, in Walayitta, Ethiopia. Mengistu came to power following the overthrow of Emperor Haile Selassie in 1974, when he became the chairman of the ruling military junta known as the Derg. Mengistu’s regime was characterized by its
