Year: 2013
- Middle East
Israel’s election surprise
A new party led by a populist new-comer has got elected two Israelis of Ethiopian origin. What will be next is a curious case Ran HaCohen (PhD), Middle East Correspondent The military attack on Gaza last November, what I called here “Operation unseat Barak “, ended in yet another Israeli victory – if you ask the Israeli on the…
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Making investment in Ethiopia matter most
Ethiopia’s journey to become a business friendly country will not be completed until after it produces a clean list of things to do and not to do Bisrat Teshome, Special to Addis Standard, (@Bisree) On 16th of February AXIOS Business Services Pvt. Ltd. Co, a private company that organizes open coaching sessions, networking events and trainings on various business…
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Adika’s “Nafkot ena Fiker” concert a success
Adika Communication and Events, the organizers of a recently gig dubbed “Nafkot ena Fiker” featuring two prominent Ethiopian contemporary singers Michael Belayneh and Zeritu Kebede’s, said the concert was a success. Held on Saturday, March 2, 2013, the concert has also featured an upcoming artist, Vahe, an Ethiopian born Armenian origin singer whose recent album won a huge acclaim from…
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The Kaizen-mania
Dear Editor, Your story on Kaizen in Ethiopia (Kaizen and revolutionary principle – a marriage of opposing world views? Jan. 2013) has dealt with some of the most confusing aspects of the two in Ethiopian context. Well done. But with your permission, I would like to add a few more points to show how the Ethiopia of today and kaizen…
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APRM Ethiopia review: A call too close to disregard
With all its evasions during the preparations, Ethiopia’s review by the APRM has so much to be taken to heart Tsedale Lemma The establishment in 2003 by the African Union (AU) of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) has received a mixed reaction by critics and supporters alike of the continent Africa in general and the AU in particular.…
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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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