By Etenesh Abera @EteneshAb Addis Abeba, July 08/2021- The death of Abebech Gobena, also known as “Eddaye” by thousands of children she raised, sent shockwaves through Ethiopians who know her for dedicating her life to philanthropy. Thousands of children across Ethiopia were raised in Abebech Gobena Children’s Care and  Development …

By Martha Kuwee Kumsaa Addis Abeba, June 29/2021  Hacee My beloved son, whose passionate yearning for freedom revived my inspiration. Hacee whose sweet melodious songs soothed our collective trauma. Hacee who captured our collective dreams and aspirations from across generations. Hacee my beloved son, It’s hard to believe that twelve …

By Bileh Jelan @BilehJelan  Hargeisa, Somaliland, May 31/2021 – Parliamentary and Local districts elections are being held today in all six regions in Somaliland. The elections have been tentatively scheduled and postponed numerous times since the last parliamentary polls in 2005. Most recently, the vote was scheduled for March, and …