Ethiopian Teenager Sara Gebretsadik Earns One Of Colorados Highest Honors
19 years old Sara Gebretsadik named recipient of the Emerging Community Leader for the Governor’s Citizenship Medal.
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Tibor Nagy – Newly-Appointed Top US Diplomat for Africa Praises Ethiopia, Eritrea
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: September 13th, 2018 New York (TADIAS) — The newly appointed U.S. Under Secretary of…
New Film ‘Ethiopiques–Revolt of the Soul’ Makes North American Premiere
A new documentary on Ethiopian jazz music entitled “Ethiopiques–Revolt of the Soul” will premiere at the American Museum of Natural History on October 19, 2018.
Artist Tariku Shiferaw at Whitney Museum of American Art ISP
Artist Tariku Shiferaw participated this Fall in the Whitney Museum’s Independent Study Program, and will be part of the Drawing Center’s Open Sessions in Spring 2019.
Ethiopia-Eritrea Reopen Border Roads
Reuters By Aaron Maasho Ethiopia, Eritrea reopen border points for first time in 20 years ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The…
Happy New Year! Enkutatash Comes Amid Momentous Change in Ethiopia
Historic socio-political reforms in Ethiopia under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s leadership have ushered in a new era of reconciliation as its people celebrate a new year.
Exiled Opposition Leader Berhanu Nega Returns to Ethiopia
AFP Former outlawed opposition leader returns to Ethiopia The popular leader of a formerly outlawed opposition group returned to Ethiopia…
Incredible 12-Year-Old Dancer Tsehay Hawkins Featured on “Little Big Shots” TV
Tsehay Hawkins has been taking dance classes since she was 2 years old. She won the Australian Amateur Latin Dance Competition in 2017.
Nile Dam Engineer Simegnew Bekele ‘took his own life’: Police
BBC News Mr Simegnew’s body was found in a car in the main square of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa. The…
UPDATE: Ethiopia Reopens Embassy in Asmara | Ethiopian Ship Docks in Massawa
Al Jazeera UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 6, 2018 Ethiopia reopens embassy in Eritrea amid thaw in ties Ethiopia has reopened its embassy…
ECMAA Hosts Ethiopian Day Picnic in NYC
The 2018 Ethiopian Day Picnic will be held at Sakura Park (500 Riverside Drive) in NYC on September 16th, 2018.
2018 US Election Heats Up: Obama Joins Battle, Starting in California & Ohio
The New York Times Obama to Join Midterm Battle, Starting in California and Ohio Former President Barack Obama is poised…
San Jose, California Honors Ethiopian Community with New Year Flag-Raising Ceremony
The 14th annual Ethiopian flag-raising ceremony will be held in San Jose, California on September 10th, 2018.
Ethiopia Opens Logistics Sector to Foreign Investment
Reuters By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia will open its logistics sector to foreign investors but cap their participation,…
Tefere Gebre’s American Journey: From Refugee Camp to Labor Leader
Tefere Gebre was just 15 years old when he came to the U.S. 30 years go.. Today he leads the largest labor union in the world.
In Canada Bikila Award Celebrates 5th Anniversary
The 2018 Bikila Award celebration & dinner will be held on Saturday, September 22nd in Toronto, Canada.
Social Media, Disinformation and Press Reform in Ethiopia
What is the most democratic way to sustain the rule of law and counter the dissemination of unverified news via social media?
Ethiopia Ousts State Firm METEC From Nile Dam Project
Reuters ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia has ousted state-run Metals and Engineering Corporation (METEC) from a $4 billion dam project on…
AP: Ethiopia’s New PM Vows to Continue Reforms ‘at any cost’
The Associated Press By ELIAS MESERET ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s prime minister in his first press conference since…
Unbreakable Spirit: A Student’s Journey From the Streets of Ethiopia to the UA
Josh Brewer is one of the newest members of the University of Arizona’s wheelchair basketball team.
Reuters: Ethnic Unrest Tarnishes New Ethiopian Leader’s Reforms
Reuters By Aaron Maasho CHELELEKTU, Ethiopia – Shiburu Kutuyu, a 45-year-old Ethiopian maize and coffee farmer, was jolted awake by…
Africa’s First Waste-to-Energy Plant Launched in Ethiopia
2018 World Economic Forum Young Global Leader & Managing Director of Cambridge Industries, Samuel Alemayehu, launches Africa’s first waste-to-energy facility in Addis Ababa.
US Delegation Visits Ethiopia to Discuss Reforms, Human Rights
VOA News A U.S. delegation is heading to Ethiopia on Wednesday to talk about the country’s reform efforts since Prime…
Aida Muluneh: Changing the Narrative on Ethiopia, One Photo at a Time
Aida Muluneh’s work has garnered international attention and her photographs have been displayed at MoMA,
Jawar Mohammed’s Red-carpet Return Signals Ethiopia’s Political Sea Change
The Guardian Jawar Mohammed never travels alone. When the US-based Ethiopian activist returned to his home country on 5 August,…
Tribute to Scholar, Civic Society Leader, Actor & Professor Awetu Simesso
Awetu Simesso was not only a beloved scholar, civic society leader, and talented actor but a mentor to many people.
Designer Amsale Aberra Honored by Harlem School of the Arts
Amsale Aberra will be honored posthumously for her contributions to the world of couture by the Harlem School of the Arts.
Ethiopian American Actor Antu Yacob Featured in New Movie ‘Night Comes On’
Antu Yacob acts in new film Night Comes On which was released in theaters on August 3rd, 2018 and is now available on iTunes.
Watch Ethiopia Episode of Marcus Samuelsson’s PBS Show No Passport Required
The season finale of Marcus Samuelsson’s PBS show on August 14th featured D.C.’s Ethiopian immigrant community.
7 Iconic Aretha Franklin Moments, From Obama’s Inauguration to ‘Blues Brothers
The Washington Post Relive 7 iconic Aretha Franklin performances, from Obama’s inauguration to ‘Blues Brothers’ For six decades, the world…
Hundreds of Newspapers Respond to Anti-Media Rhetoric — AP
The Associated Press Updated: August 16, 2018 NEW YORK — Newspapers from Maine to Hawaii pushed back against President Donald…
Feyisa Lilesa Will Return to Ethiopia (VOA)
Marathon Olympian Feyisa Lilesa will return to Ethiopia in the coming weeks with his wife and children.
As Forgiveness Sweeps Ethiopia, Some Wonder About Justice
Reuters Ethiopia has released thousands of prisoners as a new prime minister reverses decades of security abuses. No-one knows how…
Helen Show Hosts 2nd Empower the Community Event at DC Convention Center
The program was launched last year by the producers of the Helen Show on EBS TV.
Why I am Suddenly Optimistic About the Future of Ethiopia: by Joel Makonnen
Joel Makonnen lives in Washington, DC and works as an attorney.
President of Proposed Ethiopian Diaspora Bank Quits After Board Dispute
Ethiopian-American banker Zekarias Tamrat, who was to become President of Marathon International, insists that the Board has to be reorganized from scratch.
NYC Medhanialem Church 35th Anniversary Celebration Sept 8th
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff August 9th, 2018 New York (TADIAS) — One of New York City’s earliest established Ethiopian…
UN on Women Farming Groups in Ethiopia
UN Women Women’s cooperatives boost agriculture and savings in rural Ethiopia In most parts of the Dodola district, 300 km…
Ethiopian Artist Aida Muluneh Directs Fatoumata Diawara’s Music Video
The location is a photographer’s dream,” says Aida Muluneh as she directs Fatoumata Diawara’s new music video in the Dallol, Afar region of Ethiopia.
In US, Barack Obama Named 2018 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Laureate
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: August 7th, 2018 New York (TADIAS) — This week the Robert F. Kennedy Human…
WSJ Profiles the Late Semegnew Bekele
Engineer Semegnew Bekele was the the project manager of Ethiopia’s ambitious dam on the Nile river.
US-based Activist Jawar Mohammad Returns to Ethiopia After 13 Years in Exile
AFP ADDIS ABABA: Jawar Mohammad, an online activist and fierce critic of Ethiopia’s one-party government through his outlet Oromia Media…
From Janitor to Nurse: How an Ethiopian immigrant Seized His American Dream
Star Tribune Growing up in Ethiopia, Hakeem Abdulwahab thought only guys like Jean-Claude Van Damme, Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone…
In Pictures: PM Abiy Ahmed’s Visit to LA
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: August 3rd, 2018 New York (TADIAS) — Below are photographs from Prime Minster Abiy…
Ethiopia in Africa’s Week in Pictures: BBC
A selection of the best photos from across Africa and of Africans elsewhere in the world this week by BBC.
Eskinder Nega: I’ve Spent a Fifth of my Life in Prison Just for Doing the Work of a Journalist
Eskinder Nega is a renowned journalist, who has been imprisoned nine times simply for doing his job.
Hailemariam Desalegn and Mengistu Meet in Zimbabwe Setting Social Media Buzzing
AP By Elias Meseret Ex-Ethiopian dictator Mengistu meets former leader in Harare ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The former Ethiopian dictator…
Ethiopian Scientists Develop New Sorghum Variety
SciDev.Net By: Biruktayet Bihon [ADDIS ABABA] Ethiopian scientists have developed a new sorghum variety that could lead to multiple yields…
Abune Merkorios, Ethiopia’s 4th Patriarch, Returns Home After 27 Years in Exile
Abune Merkorios returned to his country on Wednesday after spending 27 years in exile in the U.S.
10,000 Give PM Abiy Ahmed a Rock-Star Greeting at Target Center in Minneapolis
PM Abiy Ahmed found a patient and exuberant audience of about 10,000 on Monday afternoon at Target Center in Minneapolis.
In Pictures: PM Abiy Ahmed’s DC Convention Center Gathering & Town Hall Meeting
PM Abiy Ahmed gave a public address in Washington D.C. on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 before heading Los Angeles & Minneapolis.
PM Abiy Ahmed’s US Tour in Pictures
PM Abiy Ahmed visited the United States in July 2018 meeting with members of the Ethiopian Diaspora community in Washington D.C., Los Angeles and Minneapolis.
Ethiopians From Around America Greet PM Abiy in DC (Washington Post)
The Washington Post ‘He’s a hugger . . . so I want to hug him’: Ethiopian exiles greet new prime minister Hulgize…
In LA, PM Abiy Ahmed to Address Ethiopian Diaspora Conference at USC
PM Abiy Ahmed will greet the Ethiopian Diaspora community in Los Angeles at Galen Center on the campus of the University of Southern California (USC).
Why Ethiopia is Grieving ‘Hero’ Dam Engineer Simegnew Bekele
BBC News Condolences flooded social media from journalists, businessmen academics, ambassadors and even flag-carrying Ethiopian Airlines after it was reported…
Video & Images: PM Abiy Engages Diaspora Business Community & Political Orgs
PM Abiy Ahmed will give a free public address at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to greet the larger Ethiopian community in the DC metropolitan area.
DC Mayor Proclaims July 28th Ethiopia Day, Joins PM Abiy at Convention Center
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: July 27th, 2018 New York (TADIAS) — The Mayor of Washington, DC Muriel Bowser…
First Photos of PM Abiy Meeting With Ethiopian Diaspora in U.S.
Following a welcome reception at the Ethiopian Embassy in DC PM Abiy Ahmed is scheduled to greet the larger Ethiopian Diaspora community on Saturday, July 28th.
Ethiopian Nile Dam Manager is Found Dead
Reuters By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – The project manager of a $4 billion Ethiopian dam was found shot…
How Africa’s Youngest Leader Transformed Troubled Ethiopia in Just 100 Days
This week brings the message of hope & unity to diaspora in US.
Setaweet: Addis Ababa is Home to a Burgeoning Women’s Movement
Addis Ababa is home to a burgeoning women’s movement, including the first openly declared feminist group called Setaweet.
Ethiopia & Eritrea Set to Play First Soccer Match in 20 years
BBC News By Omna Taddele Ethiopia and Eritrea set for first match in 20 years Addis Ababa — The Ethiopian…
Ethiopia Has ‘No Option’ But Multiparty Democracy, PM Says (AP)
A multiparty democracy would need strong institutions that respect human rights and rule of law, Abiy said,
Update on PM Abiy’s Visit to U.S.
Following the DC event PM Abiy will travel to LA on July 29th and Minneapolis on July 30th to meet the Ethiopian community.
Reuters: Kenya’s Safaricom Taking M-Pesa to Ethiopia
Ethio Telecom is planning to carry a national mobile money service in collaboration with Kenya’s Safaricom.
Ethiopian Makes Historic Flight to Eritrea
Roses and champagne have been given to passengers on the first commercial flight between Ethiopia and Eritrea in 20 years.
Obama Speaks to Cheering Crowd on Mandela’s 100th Birthday in South Africa
AP Obama decries ‘utter loss of shame among political leaders’ in high-profile Mandela address JOHANNESBURG (AP) — In his highest…
Ethiopia’s Young, New Leader Shakes Up One-Party System — Wall Street Journal
In Ethiopia a charismatic young leader is delivering shock therapy to one of the world’s most entrenched one-party systems.
Ethiopian Shelves Plane Deals, Maps Out Privatization Plan – Bloomberg
The CEO said that privatization plans are more likely to in various operating units than an outright stake sale.
Ethiopia Hails Its Charismatic Young Leader as a Peacemaker
Abiy has electrified Ethiopia with his informal style, charisma and energy, earning comparisons with Mandela, Obama & Gorbachev.
Eritrea’s President Arrives in Ethiopia for First Visit in More Than Two decades
Reuters By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki said on Saturday history was being made as…
Q&A: How Timnit Gebru on AI
Meet Timnit Gebru, AI innovators who is on the front-lines of artificial intelligence technology advancements.
PM Abiy Ahmed to Meet Ethiopian Community in Washington DC July 28th
PM Abiy Ahmed will greet the Ethiopian community at the D.C. Convention Center on Saturday, July 28th.
A Diaspora Trust Fund for Ethiopia and Embracing a Culture of Democracy
PM Abiy Ahmed calls for a Diaspora Trust Fund for Ethiopia as he sets out to greet the Ethiopian community in the U.S.
Is This the Ethiopian Spring? An Interview With Eskinder Nega (Washington Post)
The Washington Post Just a few months ago, Ethiopia — a vast country of 100 million people — was still…
People in Ethiopia Are Calling Strangers in Eritrea as Phone Lines are Opened After 20 Years — CNN
CNN Frehiwot Negash picked up the phone and called a random number. The Ethiopian finance manager was trying to test…
Make America More Like New Zealand, Costa Rica and Ethiopia
In just three months as prime minister, Abiy has cut a radical swath through Ethiopian politics.
With Hugs, Leaders of Rivals Ethiopia, Eritrea Finally Meet
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed arrived in Eritrea’s capital and a live broadcast by Eritrean state TV showed President Isaias Afwerki greeting him at the airport in scenes unthinkable just months ago.
Interview: Meklit Talks Music, Ecology and Collaborating With Andrew Bird
Ethiopian American musician Meklit Hadero has a career that goes far beyond cutting albums and touring.
PM Abiy Ahmed to Travel to Washington D.C. & Los Angeles on July 28-29
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: July 5th, 2018 New York (TADIAS) — The government affiliated media organization Fana Broadcasting…
Ethiopia Fires Prison Officials Over Human Rights Abuses Amid Torture Report
The Washington Post ADDIS ABABA (The Washington Post) — Ethiopia’s attorney general announced the dismissal of five top prison officials…
3-Year-Old Girl From Ethiopia Killed at Her Birthday Party in Idaho Mass Stabbing
CBS News Girl slain in Boise stabbing “loved pink and Disney princesses” BOISE, Idaho — The three-year-old Idaho girl who…
Marcus Samuelsson’s PBS Show ‘No Passport Required’ to Premiere July 10th
PBS will premiere Marcus Samuelsson’s new show ‘No Passport Required’ on Tuesday, July 10th,.
Dutchman Claims He Owns Teff Since 2003, But Ethiopians Have Been Eating Injera for Millennia
Mail & Guardian Whose injera is it anyway? Injera, Ethiopia’s staple food, was invented by a Dutchman in 2003. That’s…
The New York Times Reviews Makina Cafe
Eden Gebre Egziabher is one of the first owners of an Ethiopian food truck in NYC. She says: I want “to bring my culture to Main Street.”
Dr. Getachew Metaferia: Morgan Professor Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Morgan State University Adding to Morgan’s growing number of Fulbright Scholarship recipients representing the University, Getachew Metaferia, Ph.D., a professor…
Images: Washington DC Rally to Support Ethiopia’s New PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed
The Ethiopian community in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area held a support rally for PM Abiy Ahmed on Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 in front of the State Department.
Ethiopia Habtemariam: The Highest-Ranking Black Woman at Universal Music
Billboard profiles Ethiopia Habtemariam who is one of the most powerful black female executives in U.S. music industry.
Ethiopia Welcomes Peace Delegation From Eritrea
Eritrean & Ethiopian officials held talks about a stalled peace deal for the first time since conflict ended almost two decades ago.
US: Obama Returns to Kenya and S. Africa
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Tuesday, June 26th, 2018 New York (TADIAS) — Former U.S. President Barack Obama will…
In Pictures: Despite Attack Huge Ethiopia Support Rally for PM Abiy Ahmed
After a grenade attack during a large support rally in Addis Ababa, Dr. Abiy vowed to continue his agenda for democracy in Ethiopia.
UPDATE: U.S. to Send FBI Experts to Investigate Ethiopia Blast
Reuters Updated: Monday, JUNE 25, 2018 ADDIS ABABA – The United States will send FBI experts to Ethiopia to help…
Olympic Marathon Athlete Feyisa Lilesa Shows Support for PM Abiy Ahmed
Along with Olympic Athlete Feyisa Lilesa supporters of Dr. Abiy Ahmed in the US have organized a rally in DC in on June 25th.
Ethiopia Unblocks 264 Websites and TV Channels, Ginbot 7 Suspends Armed Resistance (BBC)
BBC Ethiopia has unblocked 264 websites and TV broadcasters, a senior official has announced. Fitsum Arega, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s…
Eritrea Sending Delegation to Ethiopia
This is the first such delegation since 1998, when a border war erupted between the countries.
Ethiopian Entrepreneur Alexander Assefa Wins Nevada Election
Alexander Assefa received over 55% of the votes in his primary run for a seat in Nevada’s 42nd Assembly district.
Ethiopian Hip-Hop Sensation Teddy Yo to Perform in NYC Saturday, June 16th
Ethiopian Hip-Hop Artist Teddy Yo is scheduled to perform in New York City, on Saturday June 16th at Bunna Cafe in Brooklyn.
Why Ethiopia Wants to Launch a Navy
BBC News When Eritrea gained independence in 1993, Ethiopia suddenly found itself without a coastline and so it took the…
Futurists in Ethiopia Betting on AI
Quartz Africa Futurists in Ethiopia are betting on artificial intelligence to drive development “I don’t think Homo sapiens-type people will…
DC: Smithsonian & Beteseb Center Host Africa Beteseb (Family) Portrait Day
Join Beteseb Center and the Smithsonian on June 16th in DC for a fun painting session under the summer skies.