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,...
Conflict Reignites in Ethiopian Heritage Town Lalibela
In the renowned Ethiopian town of Lalibela, marked by its UNESCO World Heritage status, the outbreak of intense combat has disrupted the peace once...
Kenya and Rwanda Allow Visa-Free Entry for All Africans, While Ethiopia Becomes More Unfriendly to Its Own Citizens
In a recent move that has been welcomed by many Africans, Kenya and Rwanda have announced that they will be allowed visa-free entry to...
Ethiopia: EHRC Documents Drone Strikes, Extrajudicial Killings, and Rape in Amhara
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has released a statement detailing the human rights abuses that have been taking place in the Amhara region...
Abiy’s Nobel Peace Prize Win Fuels His Ballon d’Or Dreams
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia is on a mission to win the Ballon d'Or, the most prestigious individual award in football. He recently...
Ethiopia Aims to Nearly Double Meat Exports
Ethiopia is setting ambitious goals to nearly double its meat and meat product exports in the current fiscal year, targeting a total of $141...
Ethiopia’s PM Plans to Land on the Moon and Give Ethiopia Access to the Sky
In a bold move to give Ethiopia access to the sky, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced plans to land on the moon."Ethiopia is...