Bahir Dar

Home to the largest lake in Ethiopia, Tana and the source of the Blue Nile. Registered as one of UNESCO's Biosphere Reserves, thirty-seven islands surround it out of which 21 host ancient monasteries make the city one of the tourist destinations.

Technical and vocational students face low competency rates in Amhara region

The CoC, administered nationally, is obligatory for students to pass on to the next level of their studies and qualify for employment.

NEWS Bahir Dar

Industrial projects at standstill in Amhara region over budget constraints

Over 1.4 million hectares of land was given to various projects across eight cities in the region.

NEWS Bahir Dar

Construction injuries rise in face of new law

Work injuries have doubled over the past year in Bahir Dar as the construction sector, which employs 15,000 people, falls behind on safety.

ECONOMY Bahir Dar

How Ethiopia’s $1 billion pharmaceutical market at risk

The country's over-the-counter medicines are concentrated in health centers and hospitals. Benishangul Gumuz region has the highest prevalence of all.

HEALTH Bahir Dar

Glows of the palm tree

Bahir Dar is renowned for its palm trees; beneath them you see people with a weighing machine.

TRAVEL Bahir Dar

Prosecutor obstructs 402 early marriage cases

The Amhara National Regional State Prosecutor office says it has blocked 402 early marriage cases that

SOCIETY Bahir Dar

Region installs month-long campaign against pandemic

The Amhara National Regional Health Bureau has placed a month-long campaign against COVID-19.

Bahir Dar

Commission launches site where jobseekers and employers connect

The Amhara region, in collaboration with the federal government, has launched a website aimed at connecting jobseekers and employers.

Bahir Dar