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There Are 616 Ethiopian Restaurants in the U.S : A State-by-State Breakdown
Ethiopian cuisine has firmly established its presence in the United States over the past...
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,...
Dr. Yohannes Ayalew Appointed CEO of Amhara Bank
Dr. Yohannes Ayalew has been appointed as the new CEO of Amhara Bank , effective September 13, 2024. This announcement came following his voluntary...
Ethiopia’s Banking Sector Reaches Trillion-Birr Milestone: A Financial Achievement in 2016
Ethiopia’s financial sector has remained robust by all standards over the last fiscal year, according to recent reports. A few months ago, the National...
Ethiopia’s Money Market Auctions in Decline: Fewer Banks, Bigger Bids, and What’s Next
Participation in Ethiopia’s open market operation (OMO), the central money market auction introduced by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) in July, has steadily...
National Bank Opens Doors for Foreigners to Hold Dollar Accounts Amid Ethiopia’s Currency Reforms
The National Bank of Ethiopia has announced that it has completed the process of granting permission to Foreign Exchange Offices, a move that comes...
National Bank of Ethiopia and Mastercard Foundation Launch Comprehensive Financial Education Module for Youth and MSMEs
Addis Ababa, May 2024 — The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation and First Consult under the BRIDGES program,...
30 Days After Ethiopia’s Currency Float: Development Bank Leads with 110% USD Rate Spike
Ethiopia’s recent decision to float its currency on July 28, 2024, has led to a significant devaluation of the Ethiopian Birr (ETB) against major...