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,...
Minister Hanna Arayaselassie’s Proposed Asset Seizure Bill: A New Approach to Addressing Unexplained Wealth in Ethiopia
The debate over Ethiopia's proposed asset recovery bill has centered around its high-stakes approach to combating illicit wealth, with a particular focus on assets...
Addis Ababa Introduces 50,000 Birr Fine for Dress Code Violations in Hotels and Restaurants
Addis Ababa Introduces 50,000 Birr Fine for Dress Code Violations in Hotels and RestaurantsIn Addis Ababa, a new draft regulation has been approved, introducing...
Ethiopia Extends Landmark $738 Million Loan to South Sudan for Cross-Border Infrastructure Project
In a historic first, Ethiopia has extended a loan exceeding $738 million to South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, to fund the construction of...
Red Sea, GERD, and Beyond: Ethiopia’s Future Under Trump or Harris
As the 2024 U.S. presidential race intensifies, Ethiopia finds itself at a pivotal juncture, grappling with internal reforms and escalating regional tensions. The recent...
Somalia to Relocate Ethiopian Embassy from Presidential Compound
Somalia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, has announced plans to relocate the Ethiopian Embassy, currently situated within the presidential compound, to a...
Breaking News: Somalia Declares Ethiopian Diplomat Persona Non Grata
In a move asserting its sovereignty, Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has expelled Mr. Ali Mohamed Adan, Counselor II at the...