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,...
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 Addis Ababa Police Commission for questioning....
Jawar Mohammed’s Memoir: “I Will Not Regret” – A Bold Reflection on Ethiopia’s Political Struggles
Jawar Mohammed, one of Ethiopia's most influential and polarizing political figures, is set to release his memoir titled "I Will Not Regret" next week...
Fikir Eske Mekabir to Air on Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation for the Ethiopian New Year
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The much-anticipated television adaptation of the iconic Ethiopian novel "Fikir Eske Mekabir" (Love to the Grave) is set to air...
Exploring the Complexities of Identity and Belonging: Dinaw Mengestu’s Someone Like Us and His New Collection of Essays
Dinaw Mengestu’s latest novel, Someone Like Us, delves deep into the intertwined themes of identity, belonging, and the immigrant experience in contemporary America. Mengestu,...
Nebiy Mekonnen Celebrating the Life of Ethiopia’s Literary Legend
Nebiy Mekonnen (1956 - 3 July 2024)Nebiy Mekonnen, an influential Ethiopian poet, journalist, playwright, and translator, passed away on 3 July 2024. He was...
EBC signs deal with Sew Mehon Productions to adapt Fikir “Esk Mekaber” book into TV series
EBC signs deal with Sew Mehon Productions to adapt Fikir "Esk Mekaber" book into TV seriesThe Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) has signed an official...