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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,...
Ethiopian Airlines Given Three-Week Deadline by Somaliland to Restore Its Name on Flight Destinations
Somaliland Gives Two Airlines a Deadline to List Its Name on Their FlightsAuthorities in Somaliland have given Ethiopian Airlines and Flydubai a three-week grace...
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Reaches New Milestone with Units 7-10 Fully Operational
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has reached another significant milestone with the successful activation of Units #7, #8, #9,...
Trump and Biden’s African Legacies: What the Next President Must Do Differently
IntroductionThe relationship between the United States and Africa is critical in shaping global geopolitical dynamics. The policies of President Donald Trump and President Joe...
Ethiopian Air Force Strengthens Arsenal: Su-30 Acquisition in the Face of Somalia Tensions
In a rare public announcement following a recent military confrontation with neighboring Somalia over a port dispute, the Ethiopian army disclosed its acquisition of...
Ignoring the Elephant in the Room to Focus on the Elephant in the Jungle: The Paradox of Ethiopia’s ‘DineForEthiopia
Challenging the Inaugural of ‘DineForEthiopia’ Chebera Elephant Paw Lodge: The Overlooked Issues Under PM Abiy Ahmed's LeadershipIn a display of grandeur, Prime Minister Abiy...
Why Kenya named a highway interchange after His Majesty Haileselassie
Yonathan Menkir KassaWhen I first arrived in Nairobi in 2007, one of the things that impressed me most about Kenya was its great respect...