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,...
Navigating Dubai’s Real Estate Market: Insights from Ethiopian Property Consultant Samrawit A. Kassaye
As an Ethiopian who has successfully transitioned into Dubai’s highly competitive real estate industry, Samrawit A. Kassaye offers a unique perspective on navigating this...
Meet the Ethiopian Women Revolutionizing Children’s Education Across the Globe
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, three Ethiopian women entrepreneurs are making significant strides in children's education by blending technology, culture, and innovation. Spread...
Julie Mehretu Creates Towering Glass Mural for Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, Drawing on Her Ethiopian Heritage
Julie Mehretu, an Ethiopian-born artist renowned for her monumental abstractions, has completed one of her most ambitious projects yet—a towering glass mural titled Uprising...
Vice President Kamala Harris Taps Ethiopian-American Diplomat Yohannes Abraham to Lead Presidential Transition Team
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign team has made a significant appointment by selecting U.S. Ambassador Yohannes Abraham to lead the presidential transition team. Ambassador...
Hallmark Media Appoints Industry Veteran Wondwossen Dikran to Lead New Production Division
Hallmark Media has officially appointed Wondwossen "Wondu" Dikran as the Senior Vice President of Hallmark Studios, a newly established production division.In this role, Dikran...
Meet Ruth Negga: The Ethiopian-Irish Actress Behind Apple TV+’s Hit Show ‘Presumed Innocent
Ruth Negga Shines in 'Presumed Innocent': A Deep Dive into Her Ethiopian-Irish Heritage and Acclaimed PerformanceRuth Negga, an actress celebrated for her versatility and...