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,...
Ethiopia Unveils Ambitious First Draft of Startup Ecosystem Development Policy, Open for Public Consultation
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – October 24, 2024In a move to energize its emerging startup scene, the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has released a...
Legendary Ethiopian Football Figure Asrat Haile (‘The Sword’) Passes Away
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – October 26, 2024Ethiopian football has lost one of its most iconic figures, Asrat Haile, affectionately known as "The Sword." A...
Ethiopia’s Ahmed Shide Discusses Economic Reforms with U.S. Treasury’s Brent Nieman and Ambassador Molly Fee
Addis Ababa, October 15, 2017 (FBC) – A high-level Ethiopian delegation, led by Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, engaged in discussions with key officials from...
Ministry of Education Announces University Placements for 2024
The Ministry of Education has announced the placement results for students who took the 12th-grade national final exam in 2016 and achieved passing scores....
Addis Ababa City Administration Enforces Updated Setback Regulations Amid Growing Construction Challenges
The Addis Ababa City Administration is moving forward with implementing the controversial 'Setback' rule on major and sub-major roads, excluding those within corridor development...
Sheikh Al-Amuddin Wins 852M Birr Case Against Abnet G/Meskel
Sheikh Mohammed Al-Amuddin has won a lawsuit filed against Mr. Abnet G/Meskel, demanding the return of 75 million birr, which was allegedly "given" to...