Culture
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,...
How The Melody of Myriads Became Ethiopia’s Newest UNESCO-Worthy Event
In an impressive feat of cultural and spiritual significance, Ethiopia’s Orthodox Church has seen the rapid rise of a newly established annual event, "The...
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...
Haile Hotels & Resorts Group Unveils 10th Property in Jimma
JIMMA, ETHIOPIA – Haile Hotels & Resorts Group, a hospitality brand founded 15 years ago, has announced the completion of its newest property, Haile...
Ethiopian Airlines Flight to Dubai Returns Safely to Addis Ababa After Technical Issue
Addis Ababa, December 14, 2024 – Ethiopian Airlines flight ET 612, en route from Addis Ababa to Dubai, experienced a technical issue approximately 30...
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...