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Amhara Bank Urges Local Banks to Merge Amid Foreign Banks’ Entry
On December 18, 2024, Ethiopia's parliament ratified a landmark...
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Music
Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw Joins Global Musical Legends in Epic Gladiator 2 Score
Renowned Ethiopian singer Ejigayehu Shibabaw, professionally known as Gigi, is among the diverse group of vocalists featured on the recently released Gladiator 2 soundtrack....
Fendika Cultural Center Holds Final Concert Before Demolition
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2024 – A final farewell was held Monday night at the Fendika Cultural Center, marking the end of an era...
Davido to Headline Ethiopia’s New Year as Afrobeats Surpasses American Icons
Davido Set to Electrify Ethiopian New Year Celebration at Sheraton Addis
Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection Hotel, is preparing to host an unforgettable Ethiopian New...
From Hits to Hurdles: The Evolving Landscape of Ethiopia’s Streaming Services
In the vibrant world of Ethiopian music, the early years of digital music promised a golden era. Artists dreamed of a future where their...
Movies
EBC Announces Premiere of Fikir Eske Mekabir Following Court Decision
Addis Ababa (EBC) – The Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) has announced the upcoming premiere of the much-anticipated movie adaptation of Fikir Eske Mekabir following...
Ejigayehu “Gigi” Shibabaw Joins Global Musical Legends in Epic Gladiator 2 Score
Renowned Ethiopian singer Ejigayehu Shibabaw, professionally known as Gigi, is among the diverse group of vocalists featured on the recently released Gladiator 2 soundtrack....
Ethio Telecom and MwareTV Launch IGADO+: A New Affordable, Localized Streaming Service in Ethiopia
MwareTV, a Dutch provider of cloud-based TV platforms, has introduced IGADO+, a new video streaming service specifically developed for the Ethiopian market. In collaboration...
Fendika Cultural Center Holds Final Concert Before Demolition
Addis Ababa, October 21, 2024 – A final farewell was held Monday night at the Fendika Cultural Center, marking the end of an era...
Books
Jawar Mohammed’s Memoir: “I Will Not Regret” – A Bold Reflection on Ethiopia’s Political...
Jawar Mohammed, one of Ethiopia's most influential and polarizing political figures, is set to release his memoir titled "I Will Not Regret" next week...
Fikir Eske Mekabir to Air on Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation for the Ethiopian New Year
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The much-anticipated television adaptation of the iconic Ethiopian novel "Fikir Eske Mekabir" (Love to the Grave) is set to air...
Exploring the Complexities of Identity and Belonging: Dinaw Mengestu’s Someone Like Us and His...
Dinaw Mengestu’s latest novel, Someone Like Us, delves deep into the intertwined themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience in contemporary America. Mengestu,...
Nebiy Mekonnen Celebrating the Life of Ethiopia’s Literary Legend
Nebiy Mekonnen (1956 - 3 July 2024)
Nebiy Mekonnen, an influential Ethiopian poet, journalist, playwright, and translator, passed away on 3 July 2024. He was...
Travel
Food & Drink
Ethiopian Airlines Flight to Dubai Returns Safely to Addis Ababa After Technical Issue
Addis Ababa, December 14,...
Ethiopian Airlines Increases Weekly Flights to New York, Offering Daily Service Starting December 1
Ethiopian Airlines has announced...
Ethiopian Airlines Added 3 New Weekly Flights to Rome
Ethiopian Airlines recently launched...
In Memory of Captain Mohamed Ahmed: The Leader Who Took Ethiopian Airlines to New Heights
The Ethiopian aviation industry...
The Controversial Minimum Salary Floor for Hospitality and Service Sectors Set by Addis Ababa...
“There is a ridiculous...
From Japan to Addis Ababa: The Story Behind Kokoro, a Restaurant Born “From the...
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Nestled along Bole Atlas...
Mimi’s Addis: A Versatile Dining Destination in the Heart of Addis Ababa
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Located in the vibrant...
New VAT Proclamation No. 1341/2024 Set to Increase Chicken and Egg Prices, Warns Industry...
During a press conference...
Diaspora
Meet the Ethiopian Women Revolutionizing Children’s Education Across the Globe
In a rapidly evolving...
Julie Mehretu Creates Towering Glass Mural for Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Drawing on Her Ethiopian Heritage
Julie Mehretu, an Ethiopian-born...
Vice President Kamala Harris Taps Ethiopian-American Diplomat Yohannes Abraham to Lead Presidential Transition Team
Vice President Kamala Harris'...
Hallmark Media Appoints Industry Veteran Wondwossen Dikran to Lead New Production Division
Hallmark Media has officially...
Women
From Catcalling to Femicide: The Violence We’ve Learned to Survive
By- Megdelawit Getahun
Every woman...
Ethiopia’s Fashion Stars Shine in Creative DNA: Ethiopia 2.0
The Creative DNA Fashion...
Betrayed on Every Front: How the Law, Society, and Police Failed Tsega Belachew
"I was surrounded by...
Lidiana Solomon’s Partnership with Dubai Tourism Signals New Era for Ethiopian Influencers
Lidiana Solomon, the Founder...