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,...
From Catcalling to Femicide: The Violence We’ve Learned to Survive
By- Megdelawit GetahunEvery woman knows the quiet, uneasy calculus of survival. It begins the moment you step outside: scanning your surroundings, listening for footsteps...
Ethiopia’s Fashion Stars Shine in Creative DNA: Ethiopia 2.0
The Creative DNA Fashion Programme, spearheaded by the British Council and implemented in partnership with Creative Hub Ethiopia and iceaddis, celebrated the successful conclusion...
Betrayed on Every Front: How the Law, Society, and Police Failed Tsega Belachew
"I was surrounded by people, yet everyone was cruel to me"Nine Days of AbductionTsega BelachewMay 2015The abduction of Tsega was a crime that outraged...
New Education Bill Proposes No Student Ranking Until Grade 6: A Shift Towards Inclusive Learning
A new amendment to the General Education Act, presented to the House of Representatives, proposes sweeping changes across language instruction, student assessments, teacher qualifications,...
Lidiana Solomon’s Partnership with Dubai Tourism Signals New Era for Ethiopian Influencers
Lidiana Solomon, the Founder and CEO of Lidiana Advertising and Marketing, has officially announced an exciting new partnership with Dubai Tourism. With 650k Instagram...
Navigating Dubai’s Real Estate Market: Insights from Ethiopian Property Consultant Samrawit A. Kassaye
As an Ethiopian who has successfully transitioned into Dubai’s highly competitive real estate industry, Samrawit A. Kassaye offers a unique perspective on navigating this...