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,...
A Tale of Two Pregnancies: A Doctor’s Insight into Ethiopia’s Healthcare Divide
Dr. Bereket AlemayehuI’ve always felt that the glamorous life associated with doctors having multiple jobs is overstated. In fact, having multiple jobs comes with...
Unheard Voices: Challenging Patriarchal Norms in Ethiopian Schools
By- Kalkdian AsmamawThe Ministry of Education, in reality, a group of men seemingly out of touch with the experiences of women, has introduced...
Anna Digital Health Solutions Launches Tena City App to Help Manage Diabetes
Anna Digital Health Solutions, a digital health company founded in 2021, has launched a mobile application aimed at helping diabetics in Ethiopia better manage...
Equity and leadership-centered startups and what it looks like for women in tech in Ethiopia
By- Semaria KebedeThe Rise of Equity and Leadership in EthiopiaEthiopia is a country that has seen significant growth in the technology sector in recent...
Renowned Ethiopian Pianist Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou Passes Away at 98: A Memoir of Her Inspirational Life and Music
Today, the world mourns the loss of a true musical icon, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, who passed away on March 27, 2022, at the age...
Ethiopia’s Meaza Mohammed among 2023 International Women of Courage Award Recipients
OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSONMARCH 6, 2023On Wednesday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. EST, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden...