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,...
President Sahle-Work’s Cryptic Tweet and Official Response Fuel Resignation Rumors Amid Growing Criticism
A recent tweet from Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde has sparked widespread speculation about her possible resignation. The tweet, which quoted a line from Mahmoud’s...
Addis Ababa City Administration Tightens Control on Building Permits and Setback Violations
The Addis Ababa City Administration's Construction Permit and Control Authority has issued a strict warning to developers violating the city's building regulations, specifically related...
Renowned Artist Azeb Worku Arrested for Criticism of Development Projects
In a surprising turn of events, renowned Ethiopian artist Azeb Worku has been detained by authorities. Sources from the 3rd Police Station confirmed to...
Ambassador Nebiat Getachew Reappointed as Spokesperson for Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ambassador Nebiat Getachew Assegid has been reappointed as the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia. This decision...
Drone Strikes in Ethiopia: A BBC Investigation into the Cost of Modern Warfare
The Growing Use of Drone Attacks by the Ethiopian Government in Internal ConflictsDrone technology, which has transformed modern warfare, is now a significant factor...
Ethiopia’s Amhara Region in Crisis: Unveiling a Year of Human Rights Violations
A recent report by the Amhara Association of America (AAA) provides a detailed account of widespread human rights violations and violence in Ethiopia's Amhara...