Could you survive 24 hours in the "New Addis" on just 600 birr,the same amount that was a full monthly salary for my father in the eighties? Today, I tried to survive in Addis using 600 birr only to see exactly how far it would take me. Spolier, it's not very far.
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Pads are not a luxury they are a necessity.
As prices continue to rise in Ethiopia, millions of women and girls are being pushed deeper into period poverty. From missed classes to unsafe alternatives, the impact goes far beyond one product.
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As prices continue to rise in Ethiopia, millions of women and girls are being pushed deeper into period poverty. From missed classes to unsafe alternatives, the impact goes far beyond one product.
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Close Up: Fikirte Addis
This month on Close Up Magazine, we spotlight Fikirte Addis, one of Ethiopia’s leading fashion designers known for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design while preserving Ethiopian cultural identity.
As the founder of Yefikir Design, her work goes beyond fashion, creating pieces rooted in purpose, dignity, and storytelling through ethically made Ethiopian textiles and artisan collaboration.
Read the full interview in this month’s issue of Close Up Magazine using the link below!
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This month on Close Up Magazine, we spotlight Fikirte Addis, one of Ethiopia’s leading fashion designers known for blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design while preserving Ethiopian cultural identity.
As the founder of Yefikir Design, her work goes beyond fashion, creating pieces rooted in purpose, dignity, and storytelling through ethically made Ethiopian textiles and artisan collaboration.
Read the full interview in this month’s issue of Close Up Magazine using the link below!
LinkUp Premium is giving you this month magazine for free. Click the link below and enjoy!
[https://bit.ly/LinkUp_May_2026]
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Fashion, for Rahel Gebremedhn, is more than clothing, it is identity, movement, memory, and storytelling.
As the founder of Rahela Clothing, Rahel speaks on creativity, Ethiopian identity, discipline, global influence, and the realities behind building a brand in today’s creative landscape.
From navigating personal growth to addressing public controversy, this conversation explores the woman behind the label and the philosophy shaping her work.
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https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/497
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As the founder of Rahela Clothing, Rahel speaks on creativity, Ethiopian identity, discipline, global influence, and the realities behind building a brand in today’s creative landscape.
From navigating personal growth to addressing public controversy, this conversation explores the woman behind the label and the philosophy shaping her work.
Read more on LinkUp Premium about our latest interview with Rahel Gebremedhn
https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/497
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Online it looks like a great deal, but in person the price and quality don’t always match what you saw on the screen… How often is that becoming normal?
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Is modern feminism actually reaching the women who need it most, or has it just become a toxic online battleground?
From the radical 1970s revolution of Marta Mebratu to today’s TikTok gender wars, the core message of Ethiopian feminism is getting lost in the noise.
When the movement dances on the thin line between empowerment and straight-up hate, we have to ask: are we curing the poison, or just changing who holds the needle?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/500
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From the radical 1970s revolution of Marta Mebratu to today’s TikTok gender wars, the core message of Ethiopian feminism is getting lost in the noise.
When the movement dances on the thin line between empowerment and straight-up hate, we have to ask: are we curing the poison, or just changing who holds the needle?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/500
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The African CityFood Month 2026 photography competition is currently accepting entries that highlight healthy food choices within urban environments across African cities.
To enter, participants must submit a brief title, a short narrative of up to 150 words, and a set of three distinct photographs capturing the food itself, the locations where it is sourced or consumed, and the people involved in preparing, serving, or eating it. Submissions should document everyday moments illustrating how urban residents access and enjoy food that supports overall health and well-being.
The submission deadline for the contest is 17 June 2026, ahead of the official African CityFood Month event in July. Following the evaluation of entries, three chosen winners will each receive a cash prize of $500 USD. Full competition guidelines, eligibility criteria, and submission forms can be accessed directly through the official website at afrifoodlinks.org/photography-showcase.
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To enter, participants must submit a brief title, a short narrative of up to 150 words, and a set of three distinct photographs capturing the food itself, the locations where it is sourced or consumed, and the people involved in preparing, serving, or eating it. Submissions should document everyday moments illustrating how urban residents access and enjoy food that supports overall health and well-being.
The submission deadline for the contest is 17 June 2026, ahead of the official African CityFood Month event in July. Following the evaluation of entries, three chosen winners will each receive a cash prize of $500 USD. Full competition guidelines, eligibility criteria, and submission forms can be accessed directly through the official website at afrifoodlinks.org/photography-showcase.
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What began as a disagreement over a Coca-Cola order at Tong Da Hotel quickly turned into something much bigger.
In an era where one customer video can force a public apology within hours, hotels, cafés, and restaurants are increasingly realizing that reputation is no longer built only inside their spaces but online, in front of thousands
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/501
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In an era where one customer video can force a public apology within hours, hotels, cafés, and restaurants are increasingly realizing that reputation is no longer built only inside their spaces but online, in front of thousands
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/501
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Are viral complaints improving customer service in Ethiopia?
Anonymous Poll
40%
A. Yes, businesses need the pressure
38%
B. Sometimes, depending on the situation
10%
C. No, it often goes too far
13%
D. I’m undecided
To live in this world is difficult, even more so when you're a woman in Ethiopia.
With rising rates of crimes against women and gender based violence, the risks of womanhood are now higher than ever. With feminism positioning itself as the only way out of this broken system, we ask the question: Is the movement and its most prominent advocates fit enough to deliver the Ethiopian woman to the promise land they have been preaching for since the 1970s?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/500
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With rising rates of crimes against women and gender based violence, the risks of womanhood are now higher than ever. With feminism positioning itself as the only way out of this broken system, we ask the question: Is the movement and its most prominent advocates fit enough to deliver the Ethiopian woman to the promise land they have been preaching for since the 1970s?
Read more: https://linkupaddis.com/app/articles/500
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