Solomon Yimer
@solomonymr
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Freelance journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, covering politics, economy, technonogy, environment and health. DM open for tips.
Ethiopia
Joined July 2018
RT @LatoyaAbulu: Sustaining a 400-year-old Ethiopian farming tradition: Interview with elder Gehano Guchoir @solomonymr reports for @Monga…
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My latest photo essay for InfoNile explores the challenges facing Lake Hawassa and the inspiring efforts to save it. Here is the full story:
Lake Hawassa in Ethiopia is grappling with pollution and urbanization, threatening local livelihoods. Community-driven efforts like tree planting, waste recycling, and clean-up initiatives offer hope for restoring its health and sustainability. Story➡️🔗
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RT @TheNiles2012: #Ethiopia’s Lake Hawassa struggles with pollution, siltation, and deforestation. Local efforts to clean the lake and rest…
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My latest for @mongabay: I recently traveled to #Ethiopia's #Somali region, reporting on how #climatechange is affecting the lives and #livelihoods of #pastoralists. And here is one of the stories:
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In my latest for @MongabayOrg, I explore Ethiopia's Church forests. Monks from Ura Kidane Mihiret Monastery see these sacred patches as divine gifts, vital for well-being. #Ethiopia #ChurchForests #Biodiversity #Conservation
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My leatest for #VaccineWorks, a health publication run by @gavi Hope from the sky: drones deliver vaccines to remote regions of Ethiopia #Ethiopia #drones #Vaccine
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@ebczena "As a nation, Ethiopians should be open to try out new foods, not saying we should resort to eating donkey meat or abandon the traditional foods but finding an alternative that benefits our bodies and doesn’t run out our pocket will be a wise thing to do." ... NORMALIZED!!
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RT @IMSforfreemedia: Today, on the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, we reiterate that everyone has the right…
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My latest for @MongabayOrg @mongabay World Heritage Site listing for Ethiopian park leads to eviction of farming community #Ethiopia
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In an exclusive interview for @MongabayOrg, I spoke with award-winning ranger Fetiya Ousman. #Babile #Elepant
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The latest issue of #Selamta Magazine is out now, and I'm thrilled to share that I've had the privilege to contribute some words about the Ethiopian #NewYear 🎉📚. If you happen to be flying with @flyethiopian, don't forget to grab a copy and enjoy the read!
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RT @stats_feed: 🇺🇸 Most visited websites in the US in June 2023: 1. google. com 2. youtube. com 3. facebook. com 4. amazon. com 5. yahoo…
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RT @TitterDaily: NEWS: Twitter is threatening to sue Meta over "systematic, willful and unlawful misappropriation" of Twitter's trade secre…
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My first ever story for @MongabayOrg got published! Tested by COVID and war, an Indigenous conservation system in Ethiopia prevails
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@elindhomie @flyethiopian Thanks for the good words. I hope the digital version will be uploaded too soon, I can share when I notice that.
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Thrilled to have contributed my first piece to @SciDevNet on malnutrition. Food taboos are a major cause of pregnant women avoiding vital nutrients. Cultural beliefs on food should balance individual health needs. #ethiopia #health #nutrition #Africa
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RT @MercyLungaho: #FridayGratitude: Amplification Solomon Yimer writes a compelling article for @SciDevNet that needs amplification! It is…
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