Diaspora

Saudi Arabia Imposes New Visa Restrictions Affecting Ethiopian Travelers

Saudi Arabia has announced major changes to its visa policy, set to take effect...

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...

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...

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...

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,...
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‘Faya Dayi’ Ravishing Documentary about Ethiopian Khat Trade Nominated for the 94th Oscars

Produced by Ethiopian-Mexican filmmaker Jessica Beshir, "Faya Dayi" has been nominated for the 94th Oscar-winning documentary.The documentary is chiefly a collection of grand shots...

Ethiopian market in Rosemount develops a new customer base in Dakota County

During remote learning and stay-at-home lockdowns in 2020, Heaven Bekele, a single mom of three, found herself constantly traveling from her home in Rosemount...

Marcus Samuelson & Maya are naming the second baby they are expecting after Ethiopia.

Marcus Samuelsson and his wife Maya, who share son Zion together, revealed that they’re expecting their second baby in a sweet announcement on Instagram...

Documentary Shot Over 10 Years, Examines Dangerous Commodification of Khat in Ethiopia

 Born in Mexico and raised in Ethiopia, self-taught filmmaker Jessica Beshir burst into the documentary scene when her debut feature “Faya Dayi” debuted at...

Merawi Gerima Debuts On Netflix

Merawi Gerima, has made a debut on the giant American streaming platform, Netflix, last week, with his award-winning feature film "Residue."Merawi, whose father is...

New Ethiopian Ambassador to the UK Assumes Post

Teferi Melesse has assumed the Ethiopian Ambassador post to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland yesterday, September 14, 2020.Teferi, who replaced...
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