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Adwa’s Warriors: Ethiopian Women Who Marched for Freedom Before March 8
Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women's Day, a global recognition...
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...
Entertainment & Arts
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...
Entertainment & Arts
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...
Entertainment & Arts
Mahmoud Ahmed’s Grand Farewell: Celebrating 60 Years of Ethiopia’s Musical Legend
On January 11, 2025, Addis Ababa’s Millennium Hall witnessed a momentous event as Mahmoud Ahmed, Ethiopia’s legendary singer,...
Amhara Bank Sets Sights on Investment Banking, Poised to Transform Ethiopia’s Financial Landscape
Amhara Bank is taking a bold step forward by venturing into investment banking services, signaling its ambition to play a pivotal role in Ethiopia's...
Ethiopia Excluded from AGOA for Third Consecutive Year
The United States has announced that Ethiopia will remain ineligible for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) benefits in 2025, marking the third...
Amhara Bank Urges Local Banks to Merge Amid Foreign Banks’ Entry
On December 18, 2024, Ethiopia's parliament ratified a landmark banking proclamation allowing foreign banks to operate within the country. This move represents a pivotal...
National Bank of Ethiopia Launches Platform for Customer Complaints
Addis Ababa, EthiopiaThe National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has introduced an online platform and a dedicated hotline (7230) to assist customers in lodging complaints...
Behind the Fintech Boom: Ethiopian Fintech’s Untold Challenges
Ethiopia's Financial Technology (fintech) sector is on a promising upward trajectory, driven by innovative products and a growing appetite for digital solutions. Mobile wallets,...
Ethiopian Cargo Expands Fleet with Two Boeing 767 Freighters to Meet Growing Demand
Addis Ababa, — Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has announced the addition of two Boeing 767 freighters, ET-BBE and ET-BBF, to its growing...