Society

Saudi Arabia Imposes New Visa Restrictions Affecting Ethiopian Travelers

Saudi Arabia has announced major changes to its visa policy, set to take effect...

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...

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...

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...

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,...
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Education Cannot Wait Announces US$24 Million Catalytic Multi-Year Resilience Programme Grant in Ethiopia,

With nearly 8 million children out of school due to emergencies alone, ECW calls of donors to urgently increase funding for life-saving quality education...

New Education Bill Proposes No Student Ranking Until Grade 6: A Shift Towards Inclusive Learning

A new amendment to the General Education Act, presented to the House of Representatives, proposes sweeping changes across language instruction, student assessments, teacher qualifications,...

Ethiopia Becomes the World’s 10th Most Populous Nation

Ethiopia's population in 2024 is estimated at approximately 133 million, making it the second-most populous country in Africa after Nigeria, according to Worldometer. The...

Ethiopia’s Betting Ban: Physical Shops Shutter, but Digital Doors Open

Ethiopia’s ambitious crackdown on sports betting, which saw over 6,000 betting shops shut down across Addis Ababa and other cities, has been in effect...

From Hype to Reality: Why Ethiopia’s Motivational Speakers Need a Reality Check

Quick Fixes or Quick Flops? Why Your Motivational Speaker Might Need a Reality CheckIn today’s world, motivational speeches are everywhere, overflowing social media and...

Kasanchis Area Set for Demolition as PM Abiy Expands Corridor Projects

In a recent ceremony recognizing the completion of the first phase of the Addis Ababa Corridor Project, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced the upcoming...
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