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,...
Discover the Characters Behind ‘Fikir Esk Mekabir’: Meet the Cast and Crew
Fikir Esk Mekabir: The TV Adaptation Making WavesThe adaptation of the iconic Ethiopian novel Fikir Eske Mekabir (Love to the Grave) to the television...
TikTok Star Jon Daniel & Co-Defendants Faces Serious Charges: Court to Rule on Bail
In a high-profile case, the Ministry of Justice prosecutor has filed three serious charges against six individuals, including social media influencer Yohannes Daniel, also...
Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Asmara Flights Amid Financial Blockade
Ethiopian Airlines has announced the suspension of its flights to Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, effective immediately. In a statement released today, the airline's...
Addis Ababa University to Roll Out New Admission Criteria, Emphasizing Student Quality and Autonomy
Addis Ababa, August 27, 2016 — Addis Ababa University has announced that it will implement a new student admission system starting in the 2017...
Addis Ababa Mandates ID for Bajaj Drivers as Part of New Transport Regulations
A new directive was announced that prohibits drivers without an Addis Ababa ID from providing Bajaj transport services within the city. This directive emerged...
Purpose Black ETH Executives Arrested for Fraud and Corruption
Executives of Purpose Black ETH Trading Co. ArrestedAddis Ababa, August 24, 2016 - The executives of Purpose Black ETH Trading Co., Ltd. were arrested...