- In Addis nowadays, the decadent and vulgar azmari ‘songs’ leave the mind wondering if these locations have a hidden agenda of destroying all the best of culture totally.Unlike what we used to consider conventional, today’s azmari bets have changed radically to become socially detrimental in a scary way. Azmari bets have become centers of immorality, vulgarity, dishonesty, cutthroat trickery and total disrespect - all adjectives quite well expressed in the dirty lyrics.Sorry to be so categorical but the people who go to these clubs themselves are aware of the rut and yet enjoy the immoral songs, mostly because of strong drink.In all the azmari bets I have visited, lyrics a…

- The Akaki checkpoint has been inspecting passenger and freight traffic arriving to Addis from the south and east. The route is the most economically active the country.According to Gebrewahed, reasons for the imminent transfer of the checkpoint to Mojo are the heavy traffic at the Akaki checkpoint and also because some vehicles turn off the road, evading the Akaki checkpoint, in order to smuggle in contraband.“We have found out that the Mojo checkpoint, which is already working, has the same problem in regard to traffic jams so we are now studying locations that would be suitable for relocation in Mojo town and as soon as the study is complete, the Mojo checkpoint will be fully opera…

- “Many years ago Waka was abundantly found in the area but now due to the implicit theft and trade, most places have become bare. The attempts of the officials and elders to educate and advise the community were not fruitful,” a young community member said. Waka is placed in and around the fields, where the dead person used to live. The usual ranges of the male Waka are between 40 -50 cm and 35 to 45 cm for females. These stylized wooden carvings are found in groups, representing the man, his wives and his languished adversaries. It was also erected to a dead man who has killed an enemy or a fierce animal such as a lion or leopard.“The Waka is produced by order when an ind…

- However, he had to persue his mission and walk from the upper to the lower official’s chest of drawers but to no avail until finally he went to journalists (the 4th estate). It was then that he realized that media has actually the power to bring about change.From this time onwards the ears and eyes of the executives, congregates and the society at large started to open very widely.Following his insistent claim that he is being haunted by a recurrent dream, that the Virgin Mary was speaking to him about a buried temple, Kasim Alemu Ahmed, with the assistance of the government, interested people and residents of Bole Sub City, Kebele 19, finally unearthed a year ago a buried church, hu…

- This part of Ethiopia shows off some of the major towns such as Wolayeta, Arba Minch , Konso and Jinka. The Arbaminch- Jinka road since recently is featuring the very captivating break dancing of youngsters as whenever the youngsters notice a car pacing by, they perform a special dance, shouting “Highland” in pleading tones. It would definitely force you to question why these youngsters do two unrelated things. In this rugged land which is predominantly composed of many hills music is much loved. The people make use of a wide range of instruments for spiritual and ritual purposes and amusement.Young children play bullhorns while a lot of women and men of the region are skilled…

- This part of Ethiopia shows off some of the major towns such as Wolayeta, Arba Minch , Konso and Jinka. The Arbaminch- Jinka road since recently is featuring the very captivating break dancing of youngsters as whenever the youngsters notice a car pacing by, they perform a special dance, shouting “Highland” in pleading tones. It would definitely force you to question why these youngsters do two unrelated things. In this rugged land which is predominantly composed of many hills music is much loved. The people make use of a wide range of instruments for spiritual and ritual purposes and amusement.Young children play bullhorns while a lot of women and men of the region are skilled…

- “I have never been given any training on marriage when I first got married. It was just in the usual and conventional way that we too conducted our wedding”, said Tibebu Tikuye, who has been married for five years now.Tibebu says getting some guidance or training before marriage is essential as entering into a married life becomes very hard for many. Many couples think that they know each other well enough that they don’t need counselling. Some are right, but unfortunately others are not. There are a number of common alternatives to accommodate the different needs, relationships and backgrounds of couples.  In secular (non-religious) circles, the decision to pursue p…

- Born in 1917 in Addis Ababa, Girma Wolde Giorgis attended the church school and later joined the Teferi Mekonnen School in Addis Ababa in 1926 where he followed his education until the Italian invasion. Between 1930-1933, he studied at an Italian school "The scuola Principe Piemonte" in Addis Ababa. Between 1942 and 1944, he received certificates in Management (in Holland), in Air Traffic Management (in Sweden) and Air Traffic Control (in Canada) under a training program sponsored by the International Civil Aviation Organization.The Ethiopian presidency is largely a symbolic office with little power. Presidents serve six-year terms. President Girma's term ended on Monday, October…

- As part of this, Amen Ethiopia has held a deliberation entitled, “towards a new millennium of unity and solidarity, in which Ethiopia plays her rightful role in the African Renaissance,” at the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on September 18, 2007.“Giving awareness to the nation peace to all stakeholders with a final goal of developing peace, integrity and love and tolerance is the aim of Amen,” Deacon Yohannes Assemu, Coordinator of Amen in Addis Ababa told Capital.The first event was a three-day symposium from 9-11 February 2007 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, under the specific title: “Taking Stock of the Ethiopian Situation and evaluating what can be d…

- As part of this, Amen Ethiopia has held a deliberation entitled, “towards a new millennium of unity and solidarity, in which Ethiopia plays her rightful role in the African Renaissance,” at the African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on September 18, 2007.“Giving awareness to the nation peace to all stakeholders with a final goal of developing peace, integrity and love and tolerance is the aim of Amen,” Deacon Yohannes Assemu, Coordinator of Amen in Addis Ababa told Capital.The first event was a three-day symposium from 9-11 February 2007 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, under the specific title: “Taking Stock of the Ethiopian Situation and evaluating what can be d…

- The Millennium Library will provide service for about 1000 persons at time. For the construction of the Library around 1,880,000 USD is required.The library is one of the grand projects planned to be implemented in this year by the City’s Millennium Secretariat. The Secretariat also plans to execute other projects in this year that include erecting five different historical monuments, undertaking two regional and international soccer matches, and constructing a multi-purpose children center .The plot for the construction of the library has been granted by the government. The Addis Ababa City Millennium Celebration Council is one of the Councils established and it is entrusted with th…

- Ethiopia is to witness its biggest library ever within a few months. The library which will be built in Addis Ababa in a specific plot found behind Flamingo Restaurant in Bole area. The library will be named the Millennium Library and is undertaken by the Addis Ababa Millennium Secretariat. The Millennium Library will provide service for about 1000 persons at time. For the construction of the Library around 1,880,000 USD is required. The library is one of the grand projects planned to be implemented in this year by the City’s Millennium Secretariat. The Secretariat also plans to execute other projects in this year that include erecting five different historical monuments, unde…