Launched on June 7, 1941, as a four-page weekly by Emperor Haile Selassie following the country's liberation from Italian colonial rule.

The Addis Zemen archives contain a wealth of information on major events in Ethiopian history. Some notable events covered in the archives include:

The Addis Zemen archives are an important part of Ethiopia's cultural heritage, and their preservation is crucial for future generations. Newspaper archives provide a unique window into the past, offering insights into the events, trends, and issues that have shaped a country's development. By preserving these archives, we can ensure that future generations have access to accurate and comprehensive information about their country's history.

in Arat Kilo (opposite Berhanena Selam Printing Enterprise) holds physical and microfilm copies of the paper dating back to its founding in 1941. Ethiopian press Agency New Building 2QM6+H52, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

To access archives of Addis Zemen , Ethiopia’s primary state-owned Amharic daily, you can use several digital and physical resources depending on the era of history you are researching. 1. Official Digital Portals Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA)

An indispensable historical resource that serves as the primary lens into 20th-century Ethiopia, currently hampered by fragmented digitization and access barriers.