History

Beyond the Map: Reimagining African Cities through Art

A map is usually something we use to find our way. It tells us...

Addis Gessesse, Visionary Who Elevated Ethiopian Music to the World Stage, Passes Away

The global music industry and the Ethiopian diaspora are in deep mourning following the sudden passing of visionary...

How Abel Tesfaye Became the World’s Highest-Paid Musician

For the global music industry, 2025 was a year of historic financial shifting. But for Ethiopians everywhere, it...

Disconnected by Design: Why Christopher Nolan and Haile Gerima Reject the Smartphone

In an era where the smartphone is treated as an extension of the human hand, choosing to step...

Federal High Court Grants Bail to Teddy Afro’s Assistant Manager and Co-Defendants

ADDIS ABABA — The Federal High Court issued its final ruling this afternoon regarding the bail requests of...
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Addis Ababa University Village: Long-Term Urban Development Project Launched

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — A large-scale development initiative known as the “Addis Ababa University Village” has been officially announced, marking the beginning of a...

Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Elisabeth Wolde Giorgis: A Life Dedicated to Ethiopian Art and Modernism

Dr. Elisabeth Wolde Giorgis, a distinguished scholar, curator, and advocate for Ethiopian art and history, has passed away. She served as the Director of...

Adwa’s Warriors: Ethiopian Women Who Marched for Freedom Before March 8

Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women's Day, a global recognition of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women....

How The Melody of Myriads Became Ethiopia’s Newest UNESCO-Worthy Event

In an impressive feat of cultural and spiritual significance, Ethiopia’s Orthodox Church has seen the rapid rise of a newly established annual event, "The...

Emperor Tewodros II’s Shield Returns to Ethiopia After 156 Years

In a momentous cultural victory, Ethiopia has successfully repatriated the Shield of Magdala, an artifact of deep historical significance looted by British forces during...

A Farewell in Tears: The Impact of Corridor Demolition on Gebi Gebriel Church and Its Community

This past Friday, the historic Gebi Gebriel Church in the heart of Addis Ababa’s Kasanchiz area became the setting for an emotional farewell unlike...
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