Samuel Getachew

An international scam known as ‘black money scam’ that has affected countless people around the world, is hitting local residents in Addis Ababa, according to police officers The Reporter spoke too.

Cascara Coffee & Cocktails, inside Hyatt Regency is now one of the hottest spots in the capital.

From afar, Tryst coffee shop on the off street of the busy Bole road is as ordinary as the word ordinary can possibly get. Inside a room that is slightly bigger than a single parking spot, with no extraordinary features to lure one in, this particular cafe has become a meeting hub for the Diaspora as well as diplomats who seek to social and network, despite its space.

Fitsum Tilahun is a medical doctor based in New York. He is a co-founder of Yetenaweg, a self-described “evidence-based medical information” platform targeting Ethiopians everywhere.

Tourism is one of Ethiopia’s important sectors bringing much needed foreign exchange and a chance to introduce Ethiopian culture to the world.

The Victims of Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 are set to receive USD1.4 million in compensation payments from Boeing as part of a settlement that includes money for the crash victims’ families, airline customers and airlines, as well as a fine.

For Victor Trevino, the ambassador of Mexico, there is much to be excited about with his assignment in Ethiopia.

Nathan Damtew is founder and CEO of BeBlocky, a gamified programming learning app for kids, and founder and managing director of Yenetta Code, a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education center based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

This year, Cuba and Ethiopia are celebrating the 45th anniversary of their diplomatic relationship. Last week, the nation also marked the 31st anniversary of its citizens who perished while fighting in the Ogaden War.

From far, there is little extra-ordinary about the building that houses Louvre Hotel, not far from the British Embassy. Even the road that leads into the hotel that has become a fixture for Ethiopia’s diplomatic core is as rough as the many non-paved roads of the capital.