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,...
More Than Politics: The Power of Representation.
Megdelawit Getahun Let’s get this out of the way right from the start, If you’re looking for a political analysis of Sahle-Work Zewde’s tenure as...
Meet the Ethiopian Women Revolutionizing Children’s Education Across the Globe
In a rapidly evolving global landscape, three Ethiopian women entrepreneurs are making significant strides in children's education by blending technology, culture, and innovation. Spread...
Unlocking Ethiopia’s Gemstone Potential: Haimanot Sisay’s Journey as the First Gemstone School Founder
Haimanot Sisay's journey from studying computer science to becoming a pioneering gemologist in Ethiopia is a compelling tale of passion, perseverance, and the transformative...
Why Ethiopia Needs the Sex Offender Registry: Naming the Predators
By Fikir BeleteAs we reflect on the tragic story of Heaven Awot, a young girl whose life was brutally taken by someone she and...
Police Interrupt Candlelight Vigil for Raped & Murdered 7-Year-Old Girl
In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia—a shocking and disheartening display of power unfolded as police forcefully interrupted a candlelight vigil organized by Civil Society Organizations at...
Meet Ruth Negga: The Ethiopian-Irish Actress Behind Apple TV+’s Hit Show ‘Presumed Innocent
Ruth Negga Shines in 'Presumed Innocent': A Deep Dive into Her Ethiopian-Irish Heritage and Acclaimed PerformanceRuth Negga, an actress celebrated for her versatility and...