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,...
Somalia’s President Arrives in Ethiopia Amidst Escalating Tensions
Amidst escalating tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, President Hassan Sheikh Mohammed of Somalia has landed in Addis Ababa. This arrival is particularly significant, given...
Can Ethiopia Find Peace Through Negotiation? Rwanda Provides Lessons
Article by : Elias DemissieCurrently, Ethiopia is passing through a non-predictable outcome. The whole world including Ethiopians believed there was a change of Regime...
Journalist Fekadu Alemu, Head of Ethiopian National Media Support, Flees Country Amidst Safety Fears
The founder and Executive Director of Ethiopian National Media Support (ENMS), journalist Fekadu Alemu, has reportedly left the country due to safety concerns. Fekadu...
On the Horizon: Afwerki and Ahmed’s Imminent Confrontation at Saudi Summit
The Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, a platform for dialogue and cooperation among African nations and Saudi Arabia, is set to witness a significant encounter...
Ethiopia’s Government Blocks US State Department Report and Social Media, Leaving VPN as the Only Option
Ethiopia's government has recently blocked access to the US State Department annual human rights report. The report, which is accessible on the https://www.state.gov/reports/2022-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/ website,...
Ethiopian Orthodox Church Condemns Violation of Agreement and Canon, Urges Unity”
The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has issued a statement indicating that an agreement made by the fathers a few days ago has been violated,...