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,...
Lidetu Ayalew Barred from Boarding Flight to Ethiopia Amid New Travel Restrictions
Ethiopian politician Lidetu Ayalew has alleged that he was unlawfully prevented from boarding a flight to Ethiopia at Atlanta International Airport, despite no official...
Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Authority Issues Directive Following USAID Aid Suspension
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Civil Society Organizations Authority has issued an urgent statement outlining new directives in response to the recent suspension of...
Perennial War in DRC is a Scorn at Africa’s sovereignty
By Mike OmuodoA phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a...
The House of Peoples’ Representatives Holds Special Session to Address Land Lease, Education, and Agricultural Issues
The 6th House of Peoples’ Representatives convened its 1st special session for the 4th year of its operational term. The session focuses on critical...
Somalia’s President Visits Egypt After Ethiopia: Balancing Regional Tensions
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Cairo on Thursday for an official visit to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The visit,...
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...