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Ethiopia: Waldeba in my heartBy Yilma BekeleTruth be told I was not aware of Waldeba Monastery until quite recently. Today I live Waldeba, I breathe Waldeba, and I believe Waldeba has taken over my soul. Mind you I am not protesting rather I am b… more »

Ethiopia: When we were the achieversBy Yilma BekeleI am always harking back to the pleasant years of our past. Believe me it not being nostalgic rather it is the lack of good news that makes me reach deep to salvage a little bit of dignity how ev… more »

Blogger Abebe Gelaw heckles Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi in Washington DC May 18, 2012Ethiopia: My brother Abebe and his WMD. By Yilma BekeleI doubt there is an Ethiopian in the Diaspora not familiar with what happened last Friday.… more »

Ethiopia: Open Letter to Barack Obama on G-8 meeting with Meles ZenawiBy Yilma BekeleDear President Obama,I am sure you do not have time to read my letter nonetheless it gives me a certain amount of release from the pain I am feeling and the… more »

Ethiopia: The giant shows signs of lifeBy Yilma BekeleI feel energized. Our freedom tree is bearing fruits. It is the result of the tireless effort of thousands if not millions of us working together in harmony. Due to the miracle of the Internet… more »