Ethiopian Teen Builds YScroll App to Battle Doom Scrolling

A 16-year-old in Addis Abeba turned a 5-hour YouTube Shorts binge into a startup idea. He built YScroll, an app designed to interrupt endless scrolling and help users set limits on doom scrolling.

Policy vs. Practice: Bridging Certification and Teacher Gaps for Real EdTech Impact

Ethiopia’s education policies increasingly emphasize digital learning. But in classrooms, implementation remains uneven.

A City Under Construction, A Profession in Transition

Addis Ababa’s urban renewal is reshaping how the city remembers itself. As corridors widen and parks bloom photographers are moving from studios into the street.

What telestream Means for Ethiopia’s Creative Industry

Currently, teleStream includes over 60 Live TV channels and more than 350 Video-on-Demand (VOD) titles.

EdTech Mondays to Explore Certification and Regulation for Ethiopian Schools

The February 2026 edition of EdTech Mondays Ethiopia examines how regulation, certification, and licensing can bridge policy intent and classroom impact. Tune in to Fana FM 98.1 at 8:10 p.m. EAT.

Cupid’s Currency: Global Trade Shapes Addis Ababa’s Valentine’s Day Roses

One rose for 100 Birr. Demand spikes, supply lags, and global exports leave locals navigating leftover blooms. Local buyers pay double as exports dominate.

From Check-In to Check-Ups: Why Some Addis Ababa Hotels Converted to Hospitals

After COVID-19 hollowed out hospitality, private healthcare stepped in. Hotels with empty rooms found new life as inpatient wards, reimagining urban economics and access to care.

Can ESG Take Root in Ethiopia’s Reforming Economy?

As Ethiopia liberalizes key sectors and opens to foreign capital, global ESG expectations could soon be influencing investor decisions. For now, no comprehensive national framework exists.