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Tensions Escalate in Mekele as Tigray Forces Seize Key Institutions Amid Political Crisis
Mekele, the capital of the Tigray region, witnessed a...
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Music
One Night, One Song, One Legend: How Gigi Wrote ‘Adwa’ in 90 Minutes
When we listen to Gigi’s powerful anthem “Adwa,” we hear a song of pride, honor, and triumph—a celebration of Ethiopian history, freedom, and the...
Yohana’s Hello: The Album That Greets the Future of Ethiopian Music
Yohana Ashenafi is redefining Ethiopia’s reggae and dancehall scene with his signature blend of tradition and modern sound. Born in Debrezeit, a place where...
The Weeknd’s Reflection on the Ethiopian Red Terror: A Hidden Narrative in His Song
Abel Tesfaye, known to the world as The Weeknd, has built a career around deeply emotional and introspective music. While his songs often explore...
Drummer Teferi Assefa, Ethiopian Jazz Pioneer and Negarit Band Leader, Passes Away at 53
The Ethiopian music community is mourning the loss of Teferi Assefa, a renowned drummer and percussionist, who passed away this past week in the...
Movies
Affini: The First Ethiopian Film to be Screened TWICE at the New African Film...
Don’t miss the chance to see Affini on the big screen in the USA!
Affini, the epic Ethiopian film, is making history as the first...
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...
Books
Poet and Tobiya Jazz Event Organizer Misraq Terefe Arrested Amid Unclear Circumstances
Poet and renowned literary event organizer Misraq Terefe was arrested on January 22, 2017, and taken to the Addis Ababa Police Commission for questioning....
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,...
Travel
Food & Drink
Saudi Arabia Imposes New Visa Restrictions Affecting Ethiopian Travelers
Saudi Arabia has announced...
Ethiopian Airlines Honors Visionary Leaders Behind Its Success
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest...
Immigration and Citizenship Service Collects 16.3 Billion Birr in Revenue Over Six Months
Addis Ababa, January 7,...
Haile Hotels & Resorts Group Unveils 10th Property in Jimma
JIMMA, ETHIOPIA – Haile...
Savor: A Decade of Culinary Excellence, Resilience, and Innovation in Addis Ababa
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From a Childhood Memory...
There Are 616 Ethiopian Restaurants in the U.S : A State-by-State Breakdown
Ethiopian cuisine has firmly...
Draymond Green Teams Up for an Ethiopian-Inspired Restaurant in San Francisco
Golden State Warriors star...
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
Silenced by Techno-patriarchy
By Megdelawit Getahun
They say...
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...
