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,...
Tibor Nagy Returns to U.S. State Department with Focus on Africa and Global Affairs
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Tibor Nagy, has announced his return to the U.S. State Department in a temporary...
Ethiopia Approves Landmark Property Tax Law Amid Debate on Economic Impact
Addis Ababa, January 14, 2025 – The House of People's Representatives has officially passed a new Property Tax Proclamation, introducing a landmark tax policy...
Ethiopia and Somalia Agree to Restore Bilateral Relations
PM Abiy Ahmed and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Meet in Addis AbabaJanuary 3/2017 (Ahadu Radio) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan...
Somalia’s President to Visit Addis Ababa Tomorrow, Marking First Trip Since Ankara Agreement
Addis Ababa, January 12, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to visit Addis Ababa tomorrow, marking his first official trip to...
Veteran Ethiopian Politician and Economist Bulcha Demeksa Passes Away at 94
Addis Ababa, January 6, 2025 — Ethiopia mourns the loss of Ato Bulcha Demeksa, a distinguished politician, economist, and businessman, who passed away on...
Somalia Delegation Visits Addis Ababa to Reinforce Ankara Agreement
A delegation led by Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ali Omar, arrived in Addis Ababa today, December 14, 2017. The visit...