Author Archives: BuzzEthiopia

Why ‘Made in Ethiopia’ Could Be The ‘Next Made in China’

By TOM GARA The WSJ China’s was once known as cheapest factory floor on the planet, but in the last two decades its economy has transitioned to become one of the world’s most advanced industrial powers. That means someone else needs … read more

Ethiopian Meraf Berhanu Opens “98 Days in Ethiopia” Photography Showcase in Dallas

The Black Lions Organization With misleading information constantly conveyed to the public through mainstream media, many individuals have adopted a misconstrued perception of what Africa (namely, Ethiopia) truly is like. Meraf Berhanu, a young Ethiopian American from Dallas, Texas, took … read more

 Amharic the most commonly spoken African language in the USA

 Amharic the most commonly spoken African language in United States according census data.  Amharic is the most common used African language in Washington, California, Nevada, Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota, Virginia and West Virgina. The other choices are Berber, Chadic, … read more

Ethiopian Poet Liyou Libsekal wins 2014 Brunel African Poetry Prize

BUAPP Liyou Libsekal Liyou Libsekal, an Ethiopian poet who lives in Addis Ababa, has won the 2014 Brunel University African Poetry Prize (BUAPP). The judges, including prize founder and Reader in Creative Writing at Brunel Dr Bernardine Evaristo, praised Liyou’s … read more