Month: February 2013
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Bringing an end to: Unconstitutional change of governments in Africa
Since the birth of the AU, Africa has seen a dramatic decline in coup d’état, once its landmark. But the journey to a coup d’état freecontinent is not finished yet Kiya Tsegaye Between the Egyptian revolution in 1952 and 1998, there were 85 violent or unconstitutional changes in government, 78 of which took place between 1961 to 1997, according…
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Breaking up is hard to do
America had been through a gruesome civil war and had paiddearly to keep itself intact. That precious scarifies is nowunder nerve-racking threat Tomas Mega, U.S. correspondent A curious thing happened after the November 6 re-election of Barack Obama. By November 14, residents in all 50 states had filed “We the People” petitions calling for the Federal Government to…
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Ethiopia’s comprehensive inflation Good news at last?
Ethiopia’s inflation has been out of control for five consecutive years, at a great cost on the urban poor; now it looks as though it may come down to a somehow acceptable digit Bisrat Teshome, Special to Addis Standard For the last five consecutive years it is a routine practice for ordinary Ethiopians to go to any given market and…
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Loved recipes from the Lime Tree
Yasser Bagersh, Lime Tree’s head cook, reveals some of his favourite recipes. Yasser is also kown for creating the unique flavours and tastes of Serenade Restaurant.All his recipes are simple to make and the ingredients are easy to find in Addis Ababa. Every month, Addis Standard Magazine will let you in on yasser’s cooking secrets. Bon apetite! Ingredients . 5…
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Zero Dark Thirty: Cinema with a gritty conscience
Andrew DeCort Zero Dark Thirty is a heart-pounding, thought-provoking thriller about the CIA’s decade-long hunt for Osama bin Laden. The film’s Oscar-nominated, controversy-igniting genius is that it marches toward an open question rather than a triumphant conclusion to such historic events. Throughout, the movie respects its viewers and requires our analysis and judgment. The opening minute of Zero Dark…
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A new GM for Radisson Blu
It’s been a little over a year since Radisson Blu first went operational in Addis Ababa. Now it has its second general manager as of Dec. 2012 Alem C. The Radisson Blu Hotel in Addis Ababa has opened its doors in January 2012 just in time for the AU heads of state and governments summit. In one year’s time, the…
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NEPAD and the pressing need to redefine its task
Ten years after NEPAD’s creation, no one seems to clearly say what exactly it has achieved so far. It is now high time the AU steps up its efforts in setting NEPAD’S mandate clear Tesfalem Waldyes, Special to Addis Standard When African Heads of State and governments come together for their twice-a-year rituals (one of it always in Addis Ababa,…
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Clearing the air
Following the unfortunate misunderstanding which led to Ato Ermyas Amelga, Chairman and CEO of Access Real Estate Services S.C. – ARE, being temporarily detained, he has now been released after the case against him was dismissed a short time later. The facts behind the dismissed case were related to a check held by an ARE payee which had been inaccurately…
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A weeklong exhibition marks Ethiopia’s first ever Defense Force Day
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Defense has for the first time celebrated a weeklong Defense Day from Feb. 7 -14th. Marking the seven days celebration was a large display of army equipments that show the history (and perhaps strength) of the national defense force. Hailemariam Desalegn, Prime Minister and Commander-in -Chief of the national army, was seen for the first time intimately…
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