Meskal Peace
A couple of weeks after the New Year celebration, everything stopped again for Meskal, another important holiday in Ethiopia on a par with Christmas in Europe. Meskal is a christian … Continue reading
The New Year has began…
Once the New Year celebrations are over, business seems to start again in Addis. New art shows and music concerts are advertised, language classes begin, and so on. Nothing strange … Continue reading
New Year celebration
Today is New Year’s eve according to the Ethiopian calendar. All over the city, people are preparing to celebrate the start of 2005. Live goats and sheep are on sale … Continue reading
Back in Addis after Meles’s death
I arrived back in Addis very early on Saturday morning, the day before Meles Zenawi’s state funeral. I came back to a country in mourning. Everywhere vigils were organised and … Continue reading
Salambo in Addis 