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,...
Dr Andualem Fought Disease, But Violence Took Him First
The tragic murder of Dr. Andualem Dagne, head of the Surgical Services Department at Tebebe Ghion Specialized Hospital, has deeply shocked both the residents...
Ministry of Health Orders Termination of 5,000+ CDC and USAID-Funded Workers
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Ministry of Health has ordered the termination of contracts for more than 5,000 employees hired with financial support from...
Only Through Court Orders– Minister Clarifies Ethiopia’s Asset Recovery Law
The approved Asset Recovery Proclamation is now in effect and will only be enforced through a court order, ensuring that suspects have the opportunity...
Ato Berhanu Adelo: Once Removed, Now Nominated for EHRC Chief Commissioner
Former member of the House of People’s Representatives, Ato Berhanu Adelo, has been nominated for the position of Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human...
4.9-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Awash, Felt Across Addis Ababa and Beyond
A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck 36 kilometers from Awash this morning at 10:48 a.m., according to the German Geoscience Research Center. The tremor, which lasted...
Ethiopia’s GDP Drops to $100 Billion Following Currency Devaluation
Ethiopia's nominal GDP, measured in US dollars, fell drastically from $207 billion in June 2016 E.C. (2024 G.C.) to $100 billion by September 2017...