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’s Black Market Hits 140 Birr to the Dollar: A Growing Crisis in Foreign Exchange
Ethiopia's black market exchange rate for the US dollar has reached a critical milestone, crossing the 140 birr mark. This widening gap between the...
Immigration and Citizenship Services Extend Passport Validity to 10 Years
October 1, 2017 – The Immigration, Citizenship, and Services Office has announced that the validity period of passports will be extended from five...
Egyptian President al-Sisi Visits Eritrea Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Asmara, October 10, 2024 — Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi has arrived in Eritrea at the invitation of President Isaias Afwerki. This visit comes...
Ethiopian Airlines Group Opens Bid for Foreign Exchange Services at Bole International Airport
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Ethiopian Airlines Group (EAG) has announced a competitive bidding process for leasing spaces at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, Terminal...
As Hurricane Milton, a Category 5 Storm, Nears Landfall, We Look at the Influence of Ethiopia’s Highlands
The Global Impact of Ethiopian Mountains and Hurricanes: How East Africa's Highlands Affect Extreme Weather in the AmericasAs America brace for the destructive force...
Breaking the Exam Cycle: How Ethiopia Can Transform Its Education Crisis
This year, Ethiopia's 12th-grade national exams revealed serious issues in the country's education system. Out of 674,823 students who took the test, only 36,409...