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,...
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Officially Launches in Ethiopia, Featuring Amharic Language Support
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Samsung has officially introduced its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S25 Ultra, in Ethiopia during an exclusive event held at...
Zegju: The Ethiopian Ed-Tech Startup That’s Revolutionizing Exam Preparation
A Startup Born from Necessity and PassionIn Ethiopia, where access to quality educational resources is often limited, one startup is rewriting the script on...
SMON: Ethiopia’s Citizen Watchdogs Fighting Online Hate
In an era where social media fuels both connection and conflict, a groundbreaking initiative is rising in Ethiopia to combat digital toxicity. The Social...
Ethiopian Commodity Exchange Launches Online Trading System to Modernize Trade Sector
The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) has launched a new online trading system, marking a significant step in the modernization of Ethiopia's trading sector. The...
TikTok Ban Threat: Will Ethiopian Creators Lose Their Diaspora
TikTok, one of the most popular social media platforms globally, is facing a potential ban in the United States. The Supreme Court is preparing...
Ethiopia Startup Data Hub Launched: A Game-Changer for Startups and Investors
A new open-access data platform has been launched in Ethiopia, offering a centralized hub for insights into the country’s startup ecosystem. Developed in partnership...