Culture
Saudi Arabia Imposes New Visa Restrictions Affecting Ethiopian Travelers
Saudi Arabia has announced major changes to its visa policy, set to take effect...
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,...
Draymond Green Teams Up for an Ethiopian-Inspired Restaurant in San Francisco
Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is venturing into the culinary world with a new restaurant that brings Ethiopian flavors to the forefront. Partnering...
After 40 Years Abroad: How Daniel Berhanu Returned to Ethiopia to Launch CoBuQa Mexican Restaurant
CoBuQa: A Taste of Mexico in the Heart of Addis Ababahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH03stsuIXkIn the lively Kasanchiz area of Addis Ababa, one restaurant is redefining the culinary...
Marcus Samuelsson’s Latest Creation, The Adwa Dish, Redefines the Global Food Scene
Marcus Samuelsson’s upcoming addition to the Marcus Addis menu, Adwa, is more than just a culinary creation—it’s a powerful statement of cultural pride and...
Syriana: How Muhammed Abdulkader Built a Sweet Empire in Addis Ababa
https://youtu.be/HU3SaMhtnbAIn the heart of Addis Ababa, where cultures mix and flavors blend, one restaurant has managed to introduce a taste of Syria to Ethiopia’s...
The Controversial Minimum Salary Floor for Hospitality and Service Sectors Set by Addis Ababa Revenue Bureau
“There is a ridiculous difference between what is paid and what they say they will pay,” said the Addis Ababa Revenue Bureau in a...
From Japan to Addis Ababa: The Story Behind Kokoro, a Restaurant Born “From the Heart”
https://youtu.be/5MaYFt_kGyI?si=i7cPBhZbMNAu3jZtNestled along Bole Atlas Road in the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Kokoro stands as a bridge between two distinct cultures—Ethiopian and Japanese. At...