Since its establishment in 2011, the Tsehay Zewde Memorial Scholarship Programme (TZMSP) has emerged as a cornerstone of inclusive higher education in Ethiopia, transforming the lives of hundreds of visually impaired female students. Founded by Rotarian Aster Zaoude in memory of her late sister, the initiative has supported all female students at Addis Ababa University through financial grants, life skills training, assistive technologies, and career preparation.

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, TZMSP, in partnership with Bank of Abyssinia, celebrated its landmark 15th year anniversary at Addis Ababa University’s historic Ras Mekonnen Hall. The momentous gathering brought together former FDRE President Sahle-Work Zewde, alumni and current scholarship students, institutional partners, and esteemed guests, to honor a decade and a half of dedicated support and life changing impact.

Addis Alem Kuma, a TZMSP alumna and the programme coordinator, mobilized over 100 former students who received certificates of recognition presented by the late Tsehay Zewde’s daughters and supporting Rotary volunteers.

Furthermore, appreciation certificates were given to key institutions such as the Bank of Abyssinia, Ethiojobs, ECDD, and longtime benefactor Ms. Anna Kim, who continued her generosity by providing smartphones to new students.
The emotional center of gravity of the event was the testimonials and poetry by alumni representatives. Four graduates and one current student delivered moving accounts of their experience, navigating an academic environment designed for the sighted. One poignant highlight featured an alumna reading an original poem dedicated to Rtn. Aster Zaoude and her family, capturing the deep sense of belonging fostered by the programme.

The anniversary also featured reflective remarks from the founder, the screening of a documentary titled 15 Years’ Journey with Visually Impaired Students at Addis Ababa University, and a video interview featuring Harvard Law School graduate and disability rights advocate Haben Girma. With its alumni serving as living proof of what is achievable when systemic barriers are addressed, TZMSP enters its next chapter resolutely committed to advancing inclusive and equitable education in universities across Ethiopia.

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Allow us to introduce ourselves. We are Aman Properties.

As a sister company of Amanet Group, a name recognized for its contribution to construction, riverside developments in Addis Ababa, and diverse business ventures, we are entering the real estate sector with a vision to redefine modern urban living.

Today, we are proud to officially launch the construction and sale of premium residential apartments and commercial spaces in Bisrate Gebriel and Kazanchis.

What Makes Aman Properties Different?

A home is more than four walls. It is a place that shapes your lifestyle, offers peace of mind, and creates lasting value for the future. With that philosophy at the heart of everything we build, every Aman Properties development is designed to deliver comfort, convenience, security, and long term investment value.

Bisrate Gebriel

Our flagship development in Bisrate Gebriel introduces a unique residential community directly connected to Lafto Mall, one of Addis Ababa’s most popular lifestyle destinations, known for its cinema, swimming pool, restaurants, and entertainment facilities.

Built on 10,000 square meters, the project features thoughtfully designed one, two, and three bedroom apartments complemented by a wide range of lifestyle amenities, including a library, children’s playground, beauty salon, gym, wellness center, and swimming pool.

What truly sets this development apart is its dedicated pedestrian bridge connecting the residential complex directly to Lafto Mall. Residents can access shopping, dining, entertainment, and daily services without ever leaving the compound.

Every apartment also comes with its own private parking space, while a modern card access elevator system provides an additional layer of security and privacy.

Located in one of Addis Ababa’s most sought after neighborhoods, surrounded by numerous embassies and international organizations, the project offers exceptional potential not only for homeowners but also for investors seeking strong rental demand and long term capital appreciation.

In addition, our second development, located near Allmart on the road from Bisrate Gebriel to Kore, offers another modern residential community in a peaceful, family friendly environment.

Kazanchis

In Kazanchis, one of Addis Ababa’s most vibrant commercial districts, Aman Properties is developing a twin tower mixed use project that combines premium commercial spaces with luxury residential apartments.

The first five floors are dedicated to commercial use, while the upper levels feature modern residential units.

Its strategic location, close to major business centers, international organizations, and key city landmarks, makes it an outstanding choice for both comfortable urban living and profitable real estate investment.

Coming Soon

Our Bole development has already been completed, and sales of its premium office and commercial spaces will begin soon.

Sales Information

To protect buyers from the effects of inflation, all property sales are conducted in Ethiopian Birr.

Prices start from ETB 115,000 per square meter.

For more information, visit  our sales centers or contact us through our short code 8077.

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Ethiopia faces a severe agricultural and humanitarian crisis driven by forecasted El Niño conditions that threaten the core of the nation’s food production. International organizations have issued warnings that climate anomalies could severely disrupt rural livelihoods and push millions toward acute food insecurity, particularly since the upcoming kiremt seasonal rains account for over 70 percent of national crop production.

In response to this looming emergency, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched an urgent appeal for USD 50 million. This funding aims to protect 4.66 million vulnerable individuals through a comprehensive framework combining anticipatory actions and early response interventions from June 2026 to March 2027.

The impending El Niño cycle follows a succession of recurrent climate shocks—including persistent droughts, erratic rainfall, flooding, and land degradation—which have already strained local food systems and depleted household resilience.

Historically, El Niño dramatically alters Ethiopia’s seasonal weather patterns, triggering suppressed rainfall and drought conditions across central, northern, northeastern, and eastern zones during the June–September kiremt season. Conversely, as FAO notes, southern and southeastern lowland areas face an elevated threat of heavy precipitation and severe flooding between October and December.

This dual threat places immense pressure on the nation’s agrifood sector, compounded by the fact that 82 percent of rural Ethiopian households rely directly on agriculture for their survival.

Projected below-average rainfall and elevated temperatures are expected to accelerate soil moisture depletion, reduce crop establishment and yields, limit pasture and water availability, and impose severe stress on livestock production.

Data from the Ethiopia Disaster Risk Management Commission indicates that more than 163 woredas are vulnerable, with 114 woredas—housing an estimated 9.3 million people—triggering formal requirements for anticipatory action.

According to FAO reports, 84 of these woredas across the Afar, Amhara, northern Somali, and Tigray regions have been designated as priority levels 1 and 2. Malnutrition remains a critical concern nationwide, with approximately 40 percent of children under the age of five suffering from stunting and 5 percent experiencing wasting.

Economic evaluations underscore the high value of pre-emptive funding, revealing that early investments in agricultural and livestock protection yield up to USD 3.60 in economic benefits for every USD 1 spent.

The alarming trend that severely challenges Ethiopia’s years of health protection efforts and public health security has cast a shadow over the effectiveness of nationwide antimalarial drugs. Although significant successes have been achieved in controlling malaria over the past two decades, a new study indicates that recent increases in cases and the changing profile of the disease are deeply concerning.

To protect society from severe danger and preserve hard-won gains, gaining a deep understanding of how malaria parasites are evolving over time and developing drug resistance has become an urgent priority of our time.

Researchers from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and their partners have released their final findings after analyzing 605 Plasmodium falciparum malaria parasite samples collected from 15 districts across Ethiopia.
Published in the prestigious journal Nature Microbiology, the study confirmed that the parasites are showing genetic changes that indicate partial resistance to various antimalarial medicines, including artemisinin.
Although artemisinin-based combination therapies (ACTs) still serve as the primary first-line treatment, the spread of these genetic changes poses a major threat to future treatment effectiveness.

One of the study’s major findings relates to the interaction between the two primary malaria parasite species in Ethiopia. Although chloroquine is no longer used for P. falciparum treatment, it is still recommended for Plasmodium vivax, the other malaria species. The researchers noted that the continued use of chloroquine against P. vivax may be helping drug-resistant P. falciparum parasites survive and multiply in areas where both species co-circulate.

Furthermore, the researchers indicated that various drug-resistance markers frequently co-occurred within the same parasite. These markers were not evenly distributed across the country, appearing more widely in areas with lower malaria transmission and a higher prevalence of P. vivax.

The study’s experts emphasize that health authorities must strengthen genomic surveillance systems, detect emerging threats early, and shape evidence-based treatment policies to preserve the effectiveness of existing medicines.