DC Area U.S. Firm FAAZ Apologizes for ‘No Ethiopians’ Need Apply Job Posting
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: May 3rd, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — A Washington, DC area hiring firm, FAAZ…
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Mulatu Astatke Coming to Chicago
Mulatu Astatke will perform to a sold-out crowd at Chicago’s Garfield Park Conservatory on May 14th.
Photos: Chester Higgins Honored by Ethiopian School Readiness Initiative
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: May 2nd, 2019 New York (TADIAS) – Photographer Chester Higgins was honored by the…
CPJ on Media in Ethiopia
CPJ Under Abiy, Ethiopia’s media have more freedom but challenges remain During a trip to Addis Ababa in January, it…
Elias Sime Set for Major U.S. Museum Shows in NY, Ohio and Kansas
According to organizers the exhibition that starts in the fall will feature work by the Ethiopian artist spanning over a decade.
Biden Releases New Video Starring Obama, Says Trump Should be Impeached (Update)
The Washington Post Biden says Congress will have ‘no alternative’ but to impeach Trump if he blocks its investigations Former…
In US the Growing Neo-Nazi Violence Takes Center Stage in 2020 Election
The Washington Post As Trump stands by Charlottesville remarks, rise of white-nationalist violence becomes an issue in 2020 presidential race…
Dr. Negasso Gidada, Former President of Ethiopia, Dies at 76
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: April 27th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — Ethiopia is mourning the passing of Dr.…
Noiseless: Elias Sime’s New Exhibition Opens in NYC
This is the Ethiopian artist’s third solo multidisciplinary exhibition at the James Cohan gallery in New York City.
NYT on Farah & Haile’s Ugly Public Feud
The New York Times Olympic Athletes’ Feud Goes Public, With Claims of Hotel Theft and Gym Attack They’re track-and-field legends…
Ethiopia to Extradite U.S. Murder Suspect
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: April 26th, 2019 The Story Behind Yohannes Nesibu’s Imminent Extradition From Ethiopia to U.S.…
Joe Biden Officially Announces He is Running for U.S President in 2020
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: April 25th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — Former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has…
Africa Youth Forum in Ethiopia Eyes Continental Demographic Shift
The African Union’s “1 million by 2021 Initiative” will promote employment, entrepreneurship, education and engagement of African youth across the continent.
Addis Abeba’s Vision of New City Library
Addis Abeba’s City Administration just shared its new vision for a city library and it’s impressive.
In US Call for Trump Impeachment Grows
CNBC Sen. Kamala Harris calls on Congress to take steps toward Trump impeachment Sen. Kamala Harris late Monday said she…
The Media is Failing Ethiopia
The Washington Post After years of repression, Ethiopia’s media is free — and fanning the flames of ethnic tension Ethiopia…
Music: Dexter Story’s ‘Bahir’ Featuring Hamelmal Abate is Tribute to Ethiopia
Dexter Story’s new album features mesmerizing collaborations with diverse artists including Kibrom Birhane, Sudan Archives, Haile Supreme, Hamelmal Abate and Endeguena Mulu.
Artnet News on Ethiopia’s Zoma Museum
The Zoma Museum, which opened its doors this year, is a low-lying, eco-sensitive arts center with houses for artists and exhibitions.
ABIY AHMED By Feyisa Lilesa (TIME)
TIME By Feyisa Lilesa In 2016, the situation in Ethiopia was very bad. People were being killed and many were…
Spotlight: #MeTooEthiopia “Assault is a Crime, not a Culture”
The hashtag #MeTooEthiopia is taking the lead in breaking the silence around gender-based violence affecting women in Ethiopia and the greater Ethiopian Diaspora.
Worknesh Degefa Wins Boston Marathon
“Winning the Boston Marathon is super special to me,” Worknesh Degefa said. “Even though I’d never seen the course before.”
US Elections 2020|In NJ Cory Booker Kicks Off Bid With Echo of MLK: “We can’t wait.”
The Washington Post Sen. Cory Booker formally joins presidential race with an echo of Martin Luther King Jr.: “We can’t…
In Pictures: Amsale Spring 2020 Bridal Runway Show
The Amsale Spring 2020 Bridal Runway Show was held in New York City on Friday, April 12th.
Ethiopia Runners Sweep Paris Marathon
Gelete Burka who was the fastest woman in the field, lived up to her favourite’s role to capture her second marathon victory in 2:22:47.
Ethiopia’s ‘Roof of Africa’ Forest Burns: Israel Joins Fire Combat
Africa News Israeli firefighters are the latest addition to a growing list of experts in Ethiopia to help authorities deal…
Los Angeles: Nipsey Hussle, A Hometown Hero, Immortalized at Memorial
AP By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. and MESFIN FEKADU LOS ANGELES — Nipsey Hussle’s legacy as a persistent rapper, community activist,…
Spotlight: Mehret Mandefro’s ‘The Loving Generation’ up for Webby Award
Mehret Mandefro’s documentary, The Loving Generation, has been nominated for this year’s Webby Awards, and voting is currently underway.
Photos: Ethiopia Honors Feyisa Lilesa
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: April 10th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — One of the key moments that occurred…
US-Ethiopia Launch $4m Justice Project
Press Release U.S. Embassy in Ethiopia The United States and Ethiopia Launch New $4 Million Project to Improve Rule of…
Diaspora & Migration: A Reading List
PEN America’s reading list on Diaspora & migration includes Maaza Mengiste’s novel Beneath the Lion’s Gaze.
Q&A: Ethiopia’s First Female Chief Justice Meaza Ashenafi
Meaza Ashenafi was appointed President of Ethiopia’s Supreme Court in November 2018. How is she faring?
In Ethiopia Candlelight Vigil Held for Slain Eritrean American Artist Nipsey Hussle
AFP Ethiopians bid farewell to slain rapper Nipsey Hussle Addis Ababa — With poems and speeches, Ethiopians have held an…
Ethiopian Selected as Official Carrier for 2019 World Press Freedom Day
UNESCO has announced that the 2-day conference will be held at the headquarters of the AU in Addis Ababa from May 2-3, 2019.
Analysis: Ethiopia’s New Foreign Relations & the Domestic Issue of Ethnic Federalism
The Abiy Doctrine: One year of Ethiopia’s new foreign policy BY AWOL ALLO | African Arguments APRIL 5, 20190 It’s…
Read Excerpt From Ethiopia Crash Report
The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of Ethiopia FOREWORD The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) is the investigation authority in Ethiopia…
Ethiopia Crew Followed Boeing Procedures
The crew of the Ethiopian Airlines performed all procedures recommended by Boeing before the crash, according to findings from a preliminary report released Thursday by Ethiopia.
In NYC ECMAA Expands Program to Include Community Soccer Games
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: April 3rd, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — The Ethiopian Community Mutual Assistance Association (ECMAA)…
Eden Dersso Is the Changing Face of Tel Aviv’s Hip-Hop Scene (Vogue)
Vogue I’m sitting inside Edmund Café, one of the few vegan coffee shops in Tel Aviv, as Eden Dersso raps…
Watch PM Abiy’s 1st Anniversary Speech
Fana Sustaining Ongoing Reform Responsibility Of All Ethiopians, Says Premier Addis Ababa, April 2, 2019 (FBC) – Prime Minister Dr…
Addis Fine Art Exhibit Puts Focus on New Generation of Ethiopian Photographers
A new generation of Ethiopian photographers are redefining the way people perceive Ethiopia both at home and internationally.
Nipsey Hussle’s Eritrean American Dream
The slain rapper, who was known for his investment in his Los Angeles community, also inspired fans and fellow musicians who share his East African heritage.
A Year of Ethiopia Reforms in Pictures
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: March 31st, 2019 Photo Exhibition Captures a Year of Reforms in Ethiopia New York…
Timely New Book ‘The Coffeehouse Resistance’ by Owner of Buunni Cafe
Timely, funny, and poignant the new book The Coffeehouse Resistance is “part coming-to-America story, part lyrical memoir.
Reflection on PM Abiy’s One Year in Office
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: March 29th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) – When Ethiopia welcomed Dr. Abiy Ahmed as…
Anti-stall System ‘Caused Ethiopia Crash’
Investigators conclude that Boeing’s anti-stall system caused Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 crash on March 10th.
Lawsuit Filed Against Boeing in US Court
Time UPDATED: MARCH 29, 2019 A U.S. Lawsuit Targets Boeing Over the Deadly Ethiopian Airlines Crash A wrongful death lawsuit…
Ethiopian Ethnic Rivalries Threaten Abiy Ahmed’s Reform Agenda (FT)
THE FINANCIAL TIMES Mekelle — Ever since Abiy Ahmed became prime minister of Ethiopia last April, Africa’s youngest leader has…
Vote of Confidence! Ethiopian Airlines Wins “African Champion of the Year” Award
Ethiopian Airlines won the accolade at Africa CEO Forum Awards 2019 for their intra-african partnerships, reaching 40 countries on the continent.
Dallas Doctor From Ethiopia Uses Homeland Words in Practice
Language and cultural barriers contribute to poorer health among immigrants says Ethiopian American neurologist Mehari Gebreyohanns who introduced a new term in Amharic for stroke.
Ethiopian Airlines Chief Questions Max Training Requirements
The Associated Press By ELIAS MESERET ADDIS ABABA — The warning and training requirements set for the now-grounded 737 Max…
Ethiopian Airlines Calls Out Media Outlets Eager to Blame Pilot
Ethiopian Airlines is pushing back against recent U.S. media reports that sought to cast doubt on the pilot training standard of Africa’s oldest and best-managed airline.
Ethiopia’s First Female Superhero Comic
Okayafrica Barely a year since the founder of Etian Comics, Beserat Debebe, brought us the first ever Ethiopian superhero comic,…
Satire is Flourishing in Ethiopia
The Economist Print edition | Books and arts Mar 21st 2019 Ayalkibet, a portly man in a garish white suit,…
Spotlight: The Haile-Manas Academy, A New World Class School in Ethiopia
The Haile-Manas Academy (HMA) is scheduled to open in Debre Birhan in 2020 as Ethiopia’s top boarding high school focusing on international-standard curriculum.
Filmmaker & Actor Leelai Demoz Named Associate Artistic Director at Steppenwolf
Actor, Filmmaker and Academy Award-nominated Producer Leelai Demoz is joining Chicago-based Steppenwolf Theatre company.
LA Celebrates Dinaw Mengestu’s Novel ‘The Beautiful Things That Heaven Bears’
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: March 17th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) – The award-wining novel by Ethiopian American author…
Spotlight: Ethiopian Beejhy Barhany at Women of the World Fest at Apollo
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: March 17th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) – Ethiopian American entrepreneur Beejhy Barhany is featured…
UPDATE: Flight ET302 Black Box Review
Thousands mourned the Ethiopian plane crash victims on Sunday, accompanying 17 empty caskets draped in the national flag through the streets of the capital.
Meet Hunnah: The Secret-Weapon Songwriter Who’s About to Make It Big
Popsugar Hunnah makes the kind of music you want to start and end your day with — smooth, jazzy tones…
Press Freedom in Ethiopia Has Blossomed. Will it Last? (The Economist)
The Economist Print edition | Middle East and Africa Mar 16th 2019 | ADDIS ABABA Eskinder nega founded his first…
Spotlight: Afetarik (አፈታሪክ), A Digital Archive Collects Voices of Addis Ababa
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: March 14th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) – A new online digital archive is being…
U.S. Grounds Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Much of the world, including the entire European Union, grounded the Boeing jetliner involved in the Ethiopian Airlines crash or banned it from their airspace Tuesday.
The Western Erasure of African Tragedy
The Atlantic By Hannah Giorgis On Sunday morning, an Ethiopian Airlines jetliner crashed shortly after leaving Bole International Airport in…
Flight ET302 Black Box Review Begins
Investigators in France on Friday examined the black boxes of a Boeing 737 MAX that crashed in Ethiopia, as a spooked global airline industry waited for the results.
Ethiopian Community Asking Questions After Police Shooting in Philadelphia
KYW Newsradio PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Members of Philadelphia’s Ethiopian and Eritrean communities are asking questions after one of their…
Africa’s Women Are Rising: OP-ED by President Sahle-Work Zewde (FT)
In an OP-ED published by FT President Sahle-Work Zewde explains how empowering women benefits the continent.
In Pictures: Girls Gotta Run in Ethiopia
In honor of International Women’s Day we are featuring a photo-journal from Bale Mountains on the Girls Gotta Run Foundation.
Maaza Mengiste on Writing at NYU Panel
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: March 7th, 2019 Award-winning Author Maaza Mengiste Discusses Writing & Activism at NYU Panel…
All Female Ethiopian Flight Crew Celebrates International Women’s Day
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: March 7th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) – Ethiopian Airlines is celebrating International Women’s Day…
Spotlight: Ethiopian Sirak Seyoum Ready to Climb Mount Everest
If he succeeds Sirak Seyoum, an Electrical Engineer from US, will become the first Ethiopian to conquer the world’s tallest mountain.
UK to Return Emperor Tewodros’ Hair
Press release National Army Museum National Army Museum Responds to Repatriation Request from Ethiopia Request On 17 April 2018, the…
In US 2020 Candidates Honor Selma March
AP On Selma anniversary, Booker calls for new fight for justice SELMA, Ala. — Thunder rolling above Brown Chapel AME…
Ethiopian Women Sweep Tokyo Marathon
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: March 3rd, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — Ethiopian women won the top three spots…
Spotlight: Ethiopian Movies at New African Film Festival in Maryland
The New African Film Festival is screening films this month in Silver Spring at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center.
Ethiopians Celebrate 123rd Anniversary of the Battle of Adwa (Reuters)
Reuters By Aaron Maasho Ethiopians Celebrate Defeat of Colonialists, Call for Unity ADDIS ABABA – Bedecked in lion mane collars,…
DC: The Adwa Legacy Art Exhibition
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: February 28th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — This week marks the 123rd anniversary of…
Interview with Dr. Ayele Bekerie
The Adwa Pan-African University is envisioned as a gift from Ethiopia to Africa. It’ll open with a graduate program.
HRW Visits Ethiopia for 1st Time in 8 Years
HRW Ethiopia Lets in Human Rights Watch for First Time in 8 Years After more than two years of protests,…
Black History at Red Rooster Harlem
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: February 21st, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — February is Black History Month in the…
Financial Times Interview With Abiy Ahmed
This is PM Abiy’s first one-on-one interview with the international media since he was catapulted to the premiership last April.
Quartz Africa on Design Week Addis Ababa
Founded by Ethio-American Metasebia Yoseph Design Week Addis Ababa wants to turn Ethiopia’s growing economy into a creative one.
Regarding The History of Ethiopic Computing by Fesseha Atlaw (Op-Ed)
Tadias Magazine By Fesseha Atlaw February 19th, 2019 The History of Ethiopic Computing: The process of Development; The Key Players;…
Spotlight: Ahmedin Mohamed Nasser’s Library Foundation For Ethiopia
Ahmedin’s U.S-based non-profit organization, Library Information Foundation For Ethiopia, has opened 22 libraries in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s Samuel Tefera Breaks World Indoor 1,500m Record in UK (Reuters)
Reuters Ethiopia’s Tefera breaks world indoor 1,500m record Ethiopia’s Samuel Tefera broke the long-standing world indoor 1,500 metres record when…
Yekatit 12 Remembrance in Harlem
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: February 16th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — The Ethiopian Community Mutual Assistance Association, in…
US Invests $40m in Ethiopia Health Care
Press Release U.S. Embassy Ethiopia Today the United States launched a new, five-year USD $40 million Health Financing Improvement Program…
Motown’s Ethiopia Habtemariam
The first-generation Ethiopian-American is president of Motown. This year she is set to release a film on the legendary record label.
Jomo Design at Black Artists & Designers Guild Spring Preview
Jomo featured his most recent works at the spring preview of the Black Artist & Designers Guild in New York City.
Q&A with Julie Mehretu – Brooklyn Rail
The Brooklyn Rail On the occasion of her current exhibition at Kettle’s Yard, Julie Mehretu spoke with me about her…
Spotlight: Generation ‘Anbessa’ New Ethiopia Movie at Berlin Film Festival
Anbessa, executive produced by Gelila Bekele, premiers at The 2019 Berlin Film Festival this week.
In Ethiopia AU Inaugurates Majestic New Statue Honoring Emperor Haile Selassie
On Sunday a majestic new statue in Haile Selassie’s likeness was inaugurated at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa.
UN: Ethiopian Chopper Crashes in Sudan
Press Release United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei An Ethiopian military helicopter registration Number UNO 379P with 23 passengers…
Meet Tsion Yared: High School Runner of the Year in Florida
Carrying an A+ GPA Ethiopian American high school student athlete Tsion Yared is a 2018-2019 finalist for the Gatorade National Player of the Year.
Edelawit Hussien’s New Film Reflects on Her Generation in Ethiopia & Diaspora
Edelawit Hussien, a 23-year-old filmmaker from the US, is making a movie following three Addis Abeba teenagers on a road trip.
This Twitter Thread Clears Up Confusion on The Hague Teff Case (UPDATE)
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: February 7th, 2019 New York (TADIAS) — Below is a great Twitter thread that…
Ethiopia Reforms Mining Industry (Reuters)
REUTERS Ethiopia finalizing mining industry reforms: minister Ethiopia will finalize reforms for its underdeveloped mining and oil sectors within the…
Addisu Demissie to Manage Cory Booker’s 2020 U.S. Campaign
U.S. Political Consultant Addisu Demissie has been hired to manage the 2020 presidential campaign of Senator Cory Booker.
DC: Bethlehem Abera Gronneberg to Attend the State of the Union Address
The CEO of uCodeGirl is attending the State of the Union as a guest of the senior U.S. Senator from North Dakota John Hoeven.
BBC: Ethiopian-American Blayne Tesfaye’s TruLuv Granola in Ethiopia
TruLuv Granola’s Co-Founder Blayne Tesfaye says the company’s vision is to become an international brand known as “the world’s favorite healthy Ethiopian food.”
Volkswagen Eyes Ethiopian Assembly
Volkswagen has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Ethiopia which should lead to local vehicle assembly.