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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Ethiopian Orthodox Church Takes Action Against Apostasy

The General Church Administrative Council of the Diocese of Addis Ababa has taken action against individuals who have committed apostasy against the church. On...

Barista keeps 100-year promise with Ethiopian emperor

By Kwak Yeon-soo CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province ― Making a perfect cup of coffee is a delicate affair, from selecting healthy green beans, roasting them and...

Timket Festival in Gondar: Record Flights & 10 Reasons to Attend

Gondar, Ethiopia is a city known for its rich history and cultural significance, and one event that should not be missed is the annual...

We are destroying our historical downtown

Yidnekachew Mekonnen We are destroying our historical downtown. The first ever mixed use multifamily multistory housing built by the Italians is razed. We saw it...

Red Legacy Campaign Takes Over Abiy’s Green Legacy Campaign

Red Legacy Campaign Takes Over Abiy’s Green Legacy Campaign. Amid the rise of the death toll over the killing of ethnic Amhara in the Oromia...

Why Kenya named a highway interchange after His Majesty Haileselassie

Yonathan Menkir Kassa When I first arrived in Nairobi in 2007, one of the things that impressed me most about Kenya was its great respect...
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