Ethiopian Airlines Group has completed the building of a new passenger terminal at its hub in Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with emphasis on biosecurity and biosafety measures. The new terminal has a check-in hall with 60 check-in counters, 30 self-check-in kiosks, 10 self-bag drop, 16 immigration counters with more e-gate provisions and 16 central […]
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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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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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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
Enkutatash (Ge’ez: እንቁጣጣሽ) is the first day of the New Year in Ethiopia. It occurs on Meskerem 1 on the Ethiopian calendar, which is 11 September (or during a leap year on12 September) according to the Gregorian calendar. Why was September chosen as the beginning of the year in Ethiopia? One reason is derived from
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Jennet Lemma is the founder of Gaber Garment, a garment manufacturing social enterprise dedicated to empowering women in Ethiopia. A returnee from the United States, she repurposed her garment factory in April to produce face masks and protective gear. She retained jobs for all of her 75 employees, mostly women, despite the economic downturn caused
In 2014 international photographer James C. Lewis held an amazing exhibition of “African Orishas” as he paid homage to African deities through his art. James C. Lewis has a series of photos that depict some of the most famous Bible characters as people of African and Middle Eastern origins. The series features over 80 models
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