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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,...
Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Elected as New African Union Commission Chairperson
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – February 2025 – Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s long-serving Foreign Minister, has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African...
From Birthrights to Aid Freezes: Ethiopia Caught in Trump’s Policy Crossfire
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders that have significant implications for both domestic and international affairs. Two...
Ethiopian Cargo Expands Fleet with Two Boeing 767 Freighters to Meet Growing Demand
Addis Ababa, — Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has announced the addition of two Boeing 767 freighters, ET-BBE and ET-BBF, to its growing...
Ethiopia’s Government Bans Two Prominent Human Rights Organizations
The Civil Society Organizations Authority (ACSO) confirmed on Wednesday that it has banned two organizations known for their human rights work, the Center for...
Africa Hall Reopens After $57M Makeover: Honoring the Birthplace of African Unity
Addis Ababa – The historic Africa Hall, a monumental site in the annals of African history, will be officially reopened today following an extensive...
Djibouti Confirms: Tajura Port to be Jointly Managed, Not Handed Over to Ethiopia
Djibouti has stated that it will not hand over Tajura Port to Ethiopia but will instead jointly manage it.An agreement has been reached to...