Teodrose Fikremariam was once a noted political activist, a prolific writer who later fell on hard times in the United States. With much accomplishment and willing to reflect on his own life in order to promote a slew of public causes and issues he cares about, the Ethiopian - American recently reflected on his own American story, on his activism, on the recent conflict in Ethiopia and on how others can learn from his, if they want to follow in his footsteps.

The most unexpected circumstances lead us to a creative road if we really take a closer look at the things that dishearten us. Abiye Tadeos is an ambitious social entrepreneur aspiring to improve the lives of many. Emrakel Sileshi of Detail Ethiopia spoke to Abiye, a cofounder of Anabi. Anabi is one of the rising startups under blueMoon Ethiopia, an incubation center for innovative agribusiness ideas.

Dr. Eyob Tekalign, State Minister of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance, says it has been months since Ethiopia began implementing a home-grown economic reform to boost its economic potential. In this short period, many improvements have been implemented and encouraging results have been recorded.

Marcel Cabral is the Area Director Africa (excluding South Africa) of Siemens Gamesa. Siemens Gamesa is a leader in the renewable energy industry, working to provide offshore and onshore wind turbines and services.