Monthly Archives: January 2013

Federalism or Internal Colonialism-the Ethiopian situation.

  By Yilma Bekele   “The tragic reality of today is reflected in the true plight of our spiritual existence. We are spineless and cannot stand straight.“  Ai Weiwei – Chinese dissident.   As a concept there is nothing wrong … Continue reading

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Welcome to 2013: FEAR or Freedom?

By Oboaradashawl  January 13, 2013 The Fear part On this date January 13, 2013, you can watch a TV program on  “Esat Meade Esat Ethiopia” presented by Gelila Makonnen.  The main program is about Tsegaye Gebre Medhin. Who is/are Tsegaye … Continue reading

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The role of higher education and Ethiopia.

By Yilma Bekele My beautiful and brilliant niece graduated from college a few days ago. We are all proud and happy with her accomplishment. It gave the whole family an opportunity to get together. Believe me the festival  was preserved … Continue reading

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TPLF and the culture of violence.

By Yilma Bekele. According to ESAT the FBI has foiled an attempt by the Ethiopian government to assassinate Ato Abebe Gelaw. Goosh Abera and his accomplices are under custody. Please note here I said the Ethiopian government since there seems … Continue reading

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OF TABLETS AND ETHIOPIAN KIDS (or THE MESSIAH COMPLEX)

By Hama Tuma  This article is provoked by a recent article in the German Der Spiegel under the title of “Ethiopian Kids using Tablets to Teach Themselves”. This is how the magazine article told the story:  “A US aid organization … Continue reading

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Call me by my Title: opposition without proposition

The role model of 4 Ethiopian Professors (AMMM) By Obo Arada Shawl   December 31, 2012  Introduction Political opposition is a healthy condition. Even better would be a political proposition as it enhances problem solving mechanisms. Four Professors have been … Continue reading

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