Interview
Harnessing hope for change
Yared H/Meskel, managing director of YHM Consulting, brings a wealth of expertise in investment advisory services and provides a nurturing platform for young developers...
Insuring Africa’s growth, de-risking the development path
ATIDI is a pan-African organization that insures investments against unforeseen political decisions. It is different from traditional insurance companies in that it does not insure personal property or casualty.
ATIDI's clients are typically banks and investors, and its products are designed to mitigate political risk.
On the frontlines of the migration crisis
Bruce Orina has faced many challenges over his 25 years working with migrants, but witnessing families reconnect made all the struggles worthwhile. As head of the ICRC office in Ethiopia, he worked tirelessly to help migrants stay connected to loved ones and advocated for their rights on the global stage.
Cementing the gaps
The Government of Ethiopia is upgrading and expanding the country's infrastructure and housing. This is bound to enhance the country's demand for cement.
Lidetu’s take on good governance
Lidetu Ayalew, the founder and the longest-serving president of the Ethiopian Democratic Party (EDP), rose to prominence in Ethiopia’s opposition politics during the highly contested 2005 general elections.
Slow yet confident
The fact that the Chinese economy is currently registering its slowest growth in 25 years and what this could mean to the global economy has become one of the hottest topics of discussion in the past one month.
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Sportsmanship at stake
Ayalew Tilahun (MD) is head of the Medical Department at the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Currently, Ayalew is the only medical practitioner in Ethiopia who is an expert in testing for doping and banned substances in sports.
Securing crop diversity
For many years genetic resources have become a major topic of discussion. On the one hand, it has generally been accepted as a gift of nature that will be shared by all human beings.
Resurrecting the “Brown Condor”
Many Ethiopians are not familiar with the name John Robinson. a.k.a. "The Brown Condor". The African-American aviator and activist who, almost single-handedly broke down the doors of segregation in the field of American Aviation in his early career and who is recognized today as the "Father of the Tuskegee Airmen" of World War II fame.
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Challenges of keeping up with drought response
Mark Goldring is Chief Executive of Oxfam GB. Mark has decade’s worth of experience in international development work. Prior to joining the Oxfam, Mark was the chief executive for Mencap for five years.
Akala: the versatile rapper
Akala, born Kingslee James Daley in 1983, is a UK-based rapper, poet and academic. Growing up in a musical family, he was lyrical from a young age.
Exploring the under-explored history
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States for remembrance of important people and events in the history of African-Americans and the African diaspora.
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