Journal of Ethiopian Studies (JES) is the first and the oldest academic journal in the entire history of Addis Ababa University, established in 1963 with the aim of conducting, promoting, and coordinating research and publications on Ethiopia, with particular emphasis on humanities, social sciences, and cultural studies. It’s a biannual journal published bilingually in Amharic and English.

Aims and Scope

JES was established in 1963 at the Institute of Ethiopian Studies, with the aim of publishing and disseminating scientific research outputs. Since then, the JES has continued to act as a representative, reputable publication for over half a century, being one of the oldest journals at Addis Ababa University. The JES publishes scholarly articles in the Social Sciences and Humanities with reference to Ethiopia in particular and the Horn of Africa in general. Besides original research papers, the JES publishes book reviews, dissertation abstracts, and short communications about research projects. It’s a biannual journal that publishes articles in multiple languages. With English and Amharic being the main operating languages, the JES also publishes articles in French, Italian, and Geez under special circumstances. 

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eISSN: 3007-4088
print ISSN: 0304-2243