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,...
From Eritrea to the Champs-Elysées: Biniam Girmay’s Unprecedented Tour de France Triumph
On July 21, 2024, Biniam Girmay made history by becoming the first African cyclist to win the prestigious Green Jersey at the Tour de...
47 Years in the Making: Eneredada Cooperative Battles Sudden Eviction in Addis Ababa
The members of "Eneredada Multipurpose Consumers Union Limited Liability Company," which has been managing two properties behind Mado Hotel and Dessalen Hotel in Bole...
National Bank of Ethiopia Issues New Directive on Bank Investments
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has introduced a new directive aimed at regulating the investment activities of banks within the country. This move...
Lauryn Hill Honors Ethiopian Heritage with Empress Menen Asfaw Tribute at 2024 BET Awards
Lauryn Hill's Majestic Tribute at the 2024 BET AwardsLauryn Hill, alongside her son YG Marley, captivated the audience at the 2024 BET Awards with...
The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity calls for proposals from African SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector.
Selected SMEs will receive support from the Fund, including grants ranging from US$ 500,000 to US$ 2,500,000, disbursed over a 3-year period.Nairobi, Kenya, April...
Intense Clashes Erupt in Bahir Dar Amidst Rising Tensions
Residents of Bahir Dar, the capital city of the Amhara region, have reported to the BBC a fierce exchange of fire between government forces...