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Walking with the clouds
Dr. Henok Wendirad (DVM) Mount Zuqualla is a 2,989 meter-high volcanic mountain not far from Addis Ababa and can be accessed through Debre Zeit (Bishoftu) or Dukem. A big fan of the place, I visit the place at least once a year to take a break from my city routine …
Goethe-Institut – Celebrating 50 years of nearly everything
What was started as a simple idea for a cultural exchange has grown into a place where nearly everything happens. Zela Gayle Established in January 1962, it was the first in Africa. Ethiopians who had studied in Germany had turned to their government and the German embassy requesting both for …
Once again, a week-long festival of films
The Addis International Film Festival (AIFF) kicked off with its 6th edition on Tuesday May 1, 2012 at the Italian Cultural Institute with Town of Runners, a film by Jerry Rothwell. Town of Runners is a feature documentary about the young athletes born and raised in Bekoji, who hope to …