The Poetry Translation Centre (PTC) have just published Aulò! Aulò! Aulò!, Ribka Sibhatu’s latest collection which includes recent poems including some of her efforts to record the oral folklore and myths of Tigrinya tradition, and some of her earliest taboo-breaking lyric poems. The works in this edition have been translated by the acclaimed poet and […]
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Born out of a love for Teff and traditional Ethiopian cuisine, Tobia Teff started in 2008 and is run by Ethiopian-British husband and wife team Sefanit Sophie Sirak-Kebede & Meny Kebede. With a long and celebrated background in food and beverage management, Sefanit Sophie Sirak-Kebede was sent to school to the UK as a young
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There are plenty of facial treatments that use ingredients that you can source locally and are cheap to buy. In addition to being natural, they are also very easy to make. These treatments can give you beautiful clear and glowing skin.Cucumber and Honey MaskYou will need 1 cucumber and 2 teaspoons of honey. Cucumber and
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A prominent figure in Ethiopian Modernism, Tadesse Mesfin thrives on two creative fronts: making paintings and training the next generation of artists. Women are the protagonists in Mesfin’s ongoing series “Pillars of Life.” The paintings pay homage to the many women who work as smallholder vendors in Ethiopian markets. Rendered in muted colors and cast
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For millennia, massage has been used as a treatment. It provides relaxation and releases tension on various parts of the body. Massage is the manipulation of muscle to bring a desired result on the body part by practitioners or your own hands. Facial skin needs special care, such as selecting the skincare product based on
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A camel library is giving children out of school in some of Ethiopia’s most remote villages a unique opportunity to continue reading and learning, despite COVID-19 lockdowns. When schools were closed, I was very sad,” 13-year-old student Mahadiya said. “However, as the camel library continued to come to our village and supplied us with story
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Ditch expensive cleaners and head for the vinegar, lemon andbleach, because we’ve found 10 home remediesguaranteed to make the toughest cleanups a breeze. Almost-Free All-Purpose CleanerWhy buy an antibacterial spray cleaner if you can make one in less than five minutes? Combine 1 cup rubbing alcohol, 1 cup water, and 1 tablespoon white vinegar in
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Rather than a collection of objects and materials, the Africa Unbound Museum offers a compelling human story – snapshots of “becoming” of the human species, in particular people of African descent – by drawing from history, anthropology and philosophy complimented by graphics, photographs, paintings and the “vibe” we’ve established. This one-of-a-kind museum has also created
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Benefit#1: Accelerates the Healing of BurnsOne of the most ancient uses of aloe vera was as a cream to protect the skin from sun as well as a treatment for wounds and burns. Its use for these purposes is still commonly approved. In fact, in 1959, the FDA approved aloe vera ointment as an over-the-counter
The papaya is a pear-shaped tree-fruit that is commonly referred to as the “the Fruit of the Angels,” due to its multiple health benefits. When ripe, the papaya’s flesh tends to turn an orange/pink, orange/yellow color and can be characterized as having a rich, yet sweet flavor. Papaya can be eaten outright after removing the
