Ethiopia held by Lesotho at home

Lesotho were too good for dominant Ethiopia in their FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 preliminary round qualifier first leg tie played in a packed Bahir Dar National Stadium as the Crocodiles hold the Waliyas to a goalless draw. Ethiopia’s winless streak in the World Cup qualifier encounter soar to four games as Lesotho went back with a convincing result in what was Coach Thabo Senong’s first at the helm. The homers started on the right foot as … Continue reading Ethiopia held by Lesotho at home

FUFU XPRESSSeptember 5, 2019September 5, 2019Leave a comment

Africa, African music, Culture

Ethiopia’s Rophnan to play in Kenya

Electronic music fans in Nairobi can look forward to seeing Ethiopian DJ and producer Rophnan at the Alchemist Bar on 14 September 2019. The evening will also feature performances by Kenyan DJ and producer Suraj and DJ B-Town. “I am excited towards this show in Kenya, more than any other country outside Ethiopia,” Rophnan said. “I believe that the musical connection between Ethiopia and Kenya is essential and should be further … Continue reading Ethiopia’s Rophnan to play in Kenya

FUFU XPRESSAugust 22, 2019August 22, 2019Leave a comment

Africa, Culture, Sport

CECAFA U15: Uganda easily defeated Ethiopia 3-0

Uganda national team of U-15 kicked off their CECAFA championship with 3 points won after beating Ethiopia 3-0 in the opening group B game played on Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Asmara International stadium, Eritrea. Uganda Young Cranes Winger Devis Ogwal scored the opening goal for Uganda to set an early lead, after nodding a header home from a Kaddu Caros free Kick.The first half … Continue reading CECAFA U15: Uganda easily defeated Ethiopia 3-0

FUFU XPRESSAugust 19, 2019August 19, 2019Leave a comment

Africa, Culture

Is The Building Of The Gibe III Dam In Ethiopia Helping Or Hindering Development?

The building of the $1.8 billion dam, the Gilgel Gibe III dam, in Ethiopia, began in 2006 and has since become an international point of contention. The government has branded this development project as setting the people in the Lower Omo Valley of Ethiopia on the path to development and modernity. However, it has been reported that the dam has lowered water levels and has negatively impacted … Continue reading Is The Building Of The Gibe III Dam In Ethiopia Helping Or Hindering Development?

FUFU XPRESSAugust 19, 2019August 19, 2019Leave a comment

Africa, Culture

Ethiopia needs a new rallying point instead of recycling its painful past

Ethiopia has survived several dark epochs in its long history. One of them is known as Zemene Mesafint – the era of princes. This period, between the mid-18th and mid-19th century, got its name from the Bible because it mimics the biblical “period of judges” in Israel’s history. Joshua, who guided Israel in the last and critical part of their journey of liberation and helped them to … Continue reading Ethiopia needs a new rallying point instead of recycling its painful past

FUFU XPRESSAugust 14, 2019August 14, 2019Leave a comment

Africa, African blog, African technology, Technology

My 13-Year Odyssey Through the Ethiopian Tech Industry

After having worked at Addis Ababa University — as a fresh graduate of Computer Science — for only two years, I decided to strike out on my own into the fledgling IT private sector. In 2005, along with my friend and co-founder, we set up a Private Limited Company (PLC) that was to provide a range of IT services. Alas, 13 years later, and after … Continue reading My 13-Year Odyssey Through the Ethiopian Tech Industry

FUFU XPRESSAugust 9, 2019August 9, 2019Leave a comment

Africa, Technology

Largest FREE Microsoft eBooks Download

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