Solomon Yimer is an experienced journalist based in Addis Ababa Ethiopia. He used to write for Addis Fortune and The Ethiopian Reporter newspapers and other local and international publications as well. He also worked as content editor at Addis Zeybe, Addis Ababa based digital media outlet. Read moreCurrently he is working as a freelance journalist.

Gebremichael Gebremedhin is a journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Dawit E. Gelmo is a journalist based in, Ethiopia. Gelmo is a graduate of Addis Ababa University School of Journalism and Communication and currently working as stringer for the Voice of America Horn of Africa Service. Previously, he was working from Nairobi Kenya precisely on the migration and Read morerefugee for VOA. Now he has been relocated back to his home country by the same entity he feeds contents for (VOA). 

Previously Mr. Gelmo has worked for Fana Broadcasting for 2 years and eleven months, he has also worked for Filmaid International and several media monitoring organizations.

I am Dessalegn Masrie, an experienced journalist and media professional with a strong academic background holding BA in Political Science and International Relations, MA in International Relations and Diplomacy at Addis Ababa University. Currently, pursuing PhD in Peace and Security Studies at the Read moresame University.

As a senior English-language news reporter at Addis Media Network, I have led the production of over 60 TV programs focusing on the Nile politics by inviting hydro-politics and Nile experts to provide impactful political analysis. Apart from that, one of the programs I hosted, "The Diplomatic Corner," remains a weekly format and has been adopted by other media outlets. Through this show, I have interviewed over 47 ambassadors. I also frequently provide analysis on national, regional, and international affairs on various media stations in Ethiopia.

In addition, I serve as a committee member responsible for designing formats for Addis TV, FM 96.3 Radio, and Addis Lisan Newspaper. With my team, I have created around 126 media formats featuring unique techniques and styles. I have designed 11 program formats exclusively for the English Desk, assessing production, presentation, and time slots.

I have expertise in professional graphic design, video editing, camerawork, and content creation. I am an author of 14 bestselling books, published by Gizuf Digital Service. As a co-founder and former managing editor of BTV, a digital media startup, I provided innovative solutions to businesses and financial institutions.

Recognizing the importance of media in business, innovation, and FinTech, I established and serve as the president of the Ethiopian Business and Economy Journalists Association. My aim is to empower and enhance the capabilities of business and economic reporters in both private and public media outlets. My expertise spans journalism, media, entrepreneurship, and education, allowing me to make a meaningful impact now and on.

Maya Misikir is a seasoned freelance journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with a rich background in both print and broadcast media, including radio and television. Her work primarily focuses on Ethiopian politics, civil rights, and social issues, and she is known for her insightful coverage Read moreof current affairs for Voice of America (VOA). In addition to her reporting for VOA, Maya contributes in-depth analysis to various other publications, demonstrating her versatility and commitment to thorough journalism.

Her reporting has shed light on the progress and challenges of women's political participation in Ethiopia, delving into the roles that societal norms and institutional support play in achieving gender parity and empowerment. Maya's dedication to civil rights is evident in her work, which often explores the intersection of politics and social justice.

Maya's journalistic expertise extends to covering significant events such as the Ethiopian civil war, where she has reported on the peace agreement and the disarmament of Tigrayan forces. She has also examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Tigray conflict on Ethiopia's tourism industry, highlighting the country's efforts to rejuvenate this sector through cultural events like the Epiphany festival. Her comprehensive reporting provides audiences with a nuanced understanding of the complexities facing Ethiopia today.

Andualem Sisay Gessesse is a journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
I am an Ethiopian journalist with over a decade of experience in media and communications consultancy. I completed my study in Media and Communications in 2005. Since then, I have been working for several local and Read moreinternational media. 

Some of the local and international publications I worked with and is now contributing for includes: Capital newspaper of Ethiopia, The East African newspaper, www.Africareview.com, Daily Nation of Kenya, The Citizen of Tanzania, Daily Monitor of Uganda, www.newBusinessEthiopia.com, Africa Renewal of the United Nations and www.GeminiNews.org of Canada, among others. 

In 2011, I won Excellence in Journalism Award by the Ethiopian Foreign Correspondent Association in English language category. I worked for 10 months in Uganda as development reporter under fk Norway exchange program sponsored by the Norwegian Government. 

My global reporting and training travels includes: Tokyo, Japan; Stuttgart, Germany; Rome, Italy; Hilversum, The Netherlands; Delhi, India; Marrakech, Morocco; Johannesburg, South Africa; Maputo, Mozambique; Djibouti, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; Kampala, Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya.

Currently in addition to www.newBusinessEthiopia.com, which I launched in 2009, I am working as resident correspondent journalist for NATION Media Group of Kenya from Ethiopia. 

As independent media and communication consultant, I have also worked for international organizations such as, UNFPA Ethiopia office (United Nations Population Fund), Kifiya Financial Technology, Techno Brain Ethiopia and Starbucks and Microsoft East and South Africa wing through the PR firm - Bertolli & Associates of Kenya.

In addition to media, I have also done researches and investigative reports for international institutions, such as Global Integrity, Devex, World Wide Web Foundation, Access Capital S.C. and many business intelligence firms from across the world.

Fred Harter is the Ethiopia correspondent for The Times of London. He also writes for The Independent and the Africa Report, and appears regularly on Times Radio and the BBC World Service.

He is available available for print stories, radio phoners, research and corporate work.

Yemman Sahle is a journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

I am a journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. I have worked for some of the prominent media organizations in Ethiopia, including the Ethiopian News Agency (where I started my journalism career as a junior reporter), The Ethiopian Herald and Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation/ETV. With more than Read moreeight years of experience as a reporter and editor under my belt, you are looking at a well connected journalist who can sniff and generate stories from a variety of sources. If it is about Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa, I am your guy!

Elias Meseret is a journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He is the Correspondent for the Associated Press and the German news agency, dpa. Elias also freelances for The Africa Report magazine and many other news outlets, both local and international. He has more than seven years of experience Read moreworking in the Ethiopian media environment.