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,...
Ethio Telecom Opens Share Sale to the Public, Valued at 100 Million Shares
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Announces Sale of 10% of Ethio Telecom's Shares, Valued at 30 Billion BirrIn a ceremony attended by Prime Minister Abiy...
Meta and Ethio Telecom to Offer Free Meta-Facebook Access Without Mobile Balance for a Limited Time
Meta Platforms to Launch Flagship Program in Partnership with Ethio TelecomAddis Ababa, October 14, 2024 – Ethio telecom has announced a significant partnership with...
From Kenya to Ethiopia: M-PESA Enhances Mobile Money Transactions
M-PESA Kenya has extended its mobile money services to Ethiopia, enabling seamless transactions between the two countries via M-PESA Global. This initiative is designed...
Ethio Telecom to Offer 10% Stake to Local Investors via TeleBirr App
Ethio Telecom, the state-owned telecommunications company, has been granted a broker license by the Capital Markets Authority of Ethiopia, enabling the company to sell...
Ethiotelecom’s 10% Public Share Sale: A Turning Point for Ethiopia’s Telecom Market
Ethiotelecom, Ethiopia's state-owned telecommunications giant, has announced plans to begin selling 10 percent of its shares to the public. This marks a historic moment...
Meet the Ethiopian Women Revolutionizing Children’s Education Across the Globe
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, three Ethiopian women entrepreneurs are making significant strides in children's education by blending technology, culture, and innovation. Spread...