Coins have a unique significance in the history of Aksum. They are particularly important because they provide evidence of Aksum and its rulers. The inscriptions on the coins highlight the fact that Aksumites were a literate people with knowledge of both Ge’ez and Greek languages. Gold coins were inscribed in Greek and often intended for […]
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Ethiopian Airlines is in a forefront in hauling cargo and shipping medical equipments as COVID-19 is sweeping the globe and devastating the aviation industry. Alongside Ethiopian Cargo, South African Airways (SAA ) cargo have both been adding additional freight flights to cater for medical equipment demand related to the coronavirus outbreak, Air Cargo News reported.
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The Ethiopian brand, Mafi Mafi, led by designer Mahlet Afework, has been a staple in the countries’ fashion industry since 2011. Her designs merge contemporary styles with traditional Ethiopian fabrics and techniques, all of which are created by a team of skilled female weavers who are bringing the knowledge of their ancestors into the modern
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Before anyone knew about COVID, a launching ceremony of alcohol-based hand sanitizer was held in College of Health Sciences(CHS) in January. Alcohol-based sanitizer production is a project of the Department of Pharmaceutics & Social Pharmacy at School of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University. Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital’s health professionals and patient attendants
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Behind the victory of heavily-armed Italian troops that attempted to conquer the Empire in 1896, which maintained Ethiopia as the only African nation that was never colonized, lies a brilliant military strategist named Empress Taytu Betul. Taytu was the loyal and respectful wife of Menelik II; their marriage was beyond romance as it was believed
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Hibiscus also known as Sorrel in the Caribbean are known for their large, beautiful flowers, but did you know the deep red flower has medicinal uses? Ethiopia hibiscus is one of the mallow plants that produce beautiful bright red or pinkish flowers The flowers and leaves can be made into teas and liquid extracts that
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The following Articles caught my attention recently: “104 – year-old American is world’s oldest coronavirus survivor.” Here is another one: “A 101 – year-old British man was infected with coronavirus. He fought it for two weeks – and won, hospital says.” How can a 101 – year old man fight COVID – 19 and win?
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The earth whispered but you did not hear.The earth spoke but you did not listenThe earth screamed but you turned her off.And so I was born…I was not born to punish you..I was born to awaken you..The earth cried out for help…Massive flooding. But you didn’t listen.Burning fires. But you didn’t listen.Strong hurricanes. But you
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Martha Nassibou, daughter of Dejazmatch Nassibou Zamanuel and Woizero Aztede Babitcheff, was born in Addis Abeba in 1931. Shortly after the Italian invasion of Ethiopia she was taken with all her family to Italy where they lived as captives of the Fascist government from 1936 to 1944. She wrote a book about this experience. Martha
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When pandemic and epidemic occur at different times, herbs and spices have always been used as a secret weapon to fight infection. Using homemade remedies (i.e., herbs and spices) for various medical conditions has been a tradition and practice among Ethiopian people. Our spicy foods contain plenty of herbs and spices as ingredients which are
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