Prudence dedication and loyalty to the nation supersede all else for this stalwart of financial stability. Taffara Deguefe presents himself as the stoic upholder of value, monetary and moral.

Pouring into the mind of one of the century's most influential men reveals a continuum of the inner circles in overlapping regimes, Derg and imperil. The reader becomes privy to the high profile meetings and inner workings of the government that almost none except this former head of the central bank attended.

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It is one of the oldest theatres still surviving with a classic grace. A lot happened in this venue's more than half a century history. Countless artists, musicians, actors, poets, playwrights, choreographers etc. of the country are or have been mentioned as original products of this theatre which still stands proud as the nation's biggest and most professional stage for cultural performances - the Ethiopian National Theatre. ABIY DEMILEW, SPECIAL TO FORTUNE, reflects on the flavours displayed in a recent dance event donning the stage.

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It is one of the oldest theatres still surviving with a classic grace. A lot happened in this venue's more than half a century history. Countless artists, musicians, actors, poets, playwrights, choreographers etc. of the country are or have been mentioned as original products of this theatre which still stands proud as the nation's biggest and most professional stage for cultural performances - the Ethiopian National Theatre. ABIY DEMILEW, SPECIAL TO FORTUNE, reflects on the flavours displayed in a recent dance event donning the stage.

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Fortune's entertainment page recently examined modern Ethiopian music of the past 50 years [Volume 8, Number 381, August 19, 2007]. The fevers and flavours of the 'golden age' that can now be found in present day music are also finding their way into music produced by Ethiopians internationally. The Guardian, an English daily, reviewed the budding music scene a few weeks ago.