Ethiopian Airlines Begins Flight to Chicago
Chicago is Ethiopian Airlines’ fourth destination in the United States after Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, California and Newark, New Jersey.
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Photos: Remembering Anthony Bourdain’s Visit to Ethiopia
On his award-winning CNN series, Parts Unknown, Anthony Bourdain explored cultures and cuisines around the world.
Ethiopia on the Right Track to a More Democratic Society
Will Ethiopia pull off its first ever truly multi-party election in 2020? The answer might as well be PM Abiy’s long lasting legacy.
Reformer-in-chief: Abiy Ahmed Has Made an Impressive Start
THE speed of events caught Ethiopians off guard. When Abiy Ahmed took office as prime minister on April 2nd.
Ethiopia Offers Eritrea Chance to End Africa’s Longest War
The surprise announcement raises the prospect of a final end to what was Africa’s deadliest border war.
The Future is African — and the United States is not Prepared
The Washington Post Beginning in 2035, the number of young people reaching working age in Africa will exceed that of…
Ethiopia Lifts State of Emergency
Ethiopia’s parliament approved on Tuesday the government’s decision to lift a six-month state of emergency two months earlier than planned.
Andy Tsege ‘Overjoyed’ to Return to UK
Sky News British national Andy Tsege ‘overjoyed’ to return to UK after years on death row in Ethiopia A British…
The Aslan Project Fundraiser Hosting Red Rooster Harlem on June 4th
The Aslan Project focuses primarily on providing access to treatment for pediatric cancer patients in Ethiopia.
‘Jember’: Ethiopia’s First Superhero Comic Series Entertains & Empowers Fans with African History
The ‘Jember’ series, the first Ethiopian superhero comic, is written and created by Beserat Debebe.
Did Obama Come Too Early for America?
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Did Obama Come Too Early for America? New Book Reveals He Wondered So May 31st,…
How Ethiopia’s Social Safety-net Program is Setting an Example — The Economist
The Economist May 31st 2018 | ADDIS ABABA TSIDE ZEWIDE has lived in the shadow of the national palace in…
Ethiopia Drops Charges Against ESAT, OMN, Berhanu Nega and Jawar Mohammed
The Associated Press An Ethiopian court has dropped charges against two U.S.-based media outlets once accused of coordinating anti-government protests,…
Ethiopia: Abiy Indicates Visa Free Entry by All Africans Sparking Lively Tweets
PM Abyi’s recent hint of visa free entry to Ethiopia by all Africans has sparked a lively online conversation on the topic.
Etenesh Wassié’ Gives Europe Ethio Blues
Ethiopian vocalist Etenesh Wassié is building a successful career in Europe singing azmari songs. Her second album Yene Alem is out in June.
Amnesty International USA Hosts Conference on Human Rights in Ethiopia
AIUSA ‘s upcoming conference on Human Rights in Ethiopia will be held in NYC on June 8th featuring recently released activists.
Andargachew Tsige to Be Released (AP)
AP Ethiopia releasing British national detained in 2014 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia says it is releasing an Ethiopia-born…
Eskinder Nega Makes Surprise Appearance at 2018 PEN America Literary Gala in NYC
Eskinder Nega, the 2012 recipient of PEN’s “Freedom to Write” award, addressed the 2018 PEN Literary Gala in NYC on Tuesday.
U.S. Alumni of Ethiopia’s Historic TMS School to Gather in Virginia
The fourth General Assembly of the Tafari Makonnen School Alumni Association in North America is scheduled for May 26th, 2018 in Falls Church, Virginia.
Barack & Michelle Obama Partner With Netflix to Produce Media Content
Reuters LOS ANGELES – Former U.S. President Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle Obama, have struck a deal to produce…
Ethiopia to Make Emperor Menelik’s Palace a Tourist Site
The palace was built 100 years ago by King Menelik II and this year, Ethiopian government will make it a tourist site.
Al-Amoudi Will Be Released Soon, PM Says
Middle East Monitor Saudi Arabia will soon release Mohammed Hussein Al Amoudi, an Ethiopian-born Saudi billionaire arrested in November during…
Spotlight: Ethiopian-American Engineer Berhane Tadese Receives IEEE Award for Managerial Excellence
Berhane received the IEEE award for his outstanding leadership.
Ethiopia Probes Killing of Dangote Cement Country Manager (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Ethiopian authorities are investigating the murder of the country manager of Dangote Cement Plc, the manufacturer owned by Africa’s…
Ethiopia, Egypt, Sudan Agree to Study Filling of Nile Dam (AP)
The latest talks came after a round of negotiations last week in Cairo failed. More high-level talks are set for July 3 in Cairo.
Reunited: Graduate From Ethiopia Relishes Mom’s Presence at Commencement
Brandeis Roza Muluken Azene ’18 was keenly aware of Commencement’s concurrence with Mother’s Day this year. For Azene, a native…
Ethiopian Airlines Adds Second U.K. Stop
Ethiopian Airlines will launch flight to Manchester, England this year, adding a second U.K. destination before Britain quits EU.
Land and Corruption in Ethiopia
The Guardian They promised us we would get jobs there,” says Tadele, nodding at the grand, almost baroque edifice at…
UN IOM Conducting a Study of the Ethiopian Diaspora
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff May 9th, 2018 New York (TADIAS) — The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is conducting…
Abaynesh Asrat Honored by UN Women’s Metropolitan New York Chapter
2018 Champion of Change Abaynesh Asrat says “if we have understanding, we can build peace.”
Dr. Abiy Making Ethiopia Optimistic Again
PM Abiy Ahmed has made unprecedented outreach to opposition parties for peaceful dialogue & visited cities across the nation.
Captain Alemayehu Abebe, First African Pilot to Command Commercial Aircraft
Face2Face Africa This determined Ethiopian became Africa’s first commercial aircraft captain Perseverance was his hallmark. At a time when management…
D.C.-based Nonprofit Supports Young Female Ethiopian Runners
Runwashington The Girls Gotta Run Foundation started out with an effort to get running shoes to girls in Ethiopia. Now,…
Book Review: Nafkote Tamirat’s Debut Novel ‘The Parking Lot Attendant’
The New York Times reviews Nafkote Tamirat’s debut novel, “The Parking Lot Attendant.”
Can Ethiopia and Eritrea Make Peace?
The Economist New premier, new hope: Can Ethiopia and Eritrea make peace? “LIKE Sarajevo, 1914,” said the late Ethiopian prime…
Ethiopia Takes Stake in Djibouti Port
Ethiopia will take a stake in the Port of Djibouti, its main gateway for trade, under a deal reached between the two countries.
Comedian Defends Controversial Jokes
The Washington Post “Thank you!” That’s how comedian Michelle Wolf answered Sean Spicer’s declaration that her headlining stand-up set at…
Teddy Afro Returns to DC for Live Concert on May 5th
Teddy Afro, who is on his first U.S. concert tour since he released his album entitled Ethiopia in 2017, will perform in D.C.
Reflections on Tana Forum 2018 and Ethiopia’s New PM Abiy Ahmed
Aljazeera “This new guy – he’s a good guy. Very good brain. Now everything in Ethiopia is going to be…
North & South Korea Agree to End the Korean War in Historic Accord
Leaders of the two Koreas have agreed to end the Korean War, 65 years after hostilities ceased, in a joint announcement Friday.
Ethiopia is Now Africa’s Fastest Growing Economy (CNN)
CNN Ethiopia, Africa’s second most populated country, is forecast to be the fastest growing economy in Sub-Saharan Africa this year,…
Obama to Speak at Mandela’s 100th Birthday Anniversary in South Africa
The New York Times Obama Will Speak in South Africa on Tolerance WASHINGTON — He’s been photographed kite-surfing with Richard…
In Defense of Ethiopia: New PM is Fixing the Broken System
Lawfare Fixing Ethiopia Requires More Than a New Prime Minister Ethiopia’s current State of Emergency, implemented on February 16 after…
The Battle Over Ethiopia’s Meqdela Treasures Heats Up
“My government is not interested in loans, it is interested in having those objects returned,” says Ethiopia’s Ambassador to the U.K.
PM Abiy Visits Gondar & Bahir Dar as Part of National Tour
The ongoing national tour by PM Abiy is parts of his plan to send messages of unity to the public across the country.
Ethiopian Student in NYC Awarded Prestigious Gates-Cambridge Scholarship
Gates-Cambridge scholar, Samuel Kebede, will use his new scholarship for an MPhil degree in Public Health.
No Quick Fix to Ethiopia’s Hard Currency Crisis, Says PM
Reuters By Aaron Maasho Ethiopian foreign exchange shortage will last years: new premier ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) – Ethiopia’s new prime…
Tribute to Legacy of Amsale Aberra
The Amsale Spring 2019 Show and a deeply moving tribute was held on the terrace of Gramercy Park Hotel in NYC on Friday.
Ethiopians Urge Britain to Return Remains of Prince Alemayehu After 150 Years
Ethiopian-British poet and author Lemn Sissay has joined the campaign to repatriate the young prince’s remains.
At Oklahoma State University Dr. Clyde Kindell Honored for Service to Ethiopia
Dr. Kindell is being honored at a recognition ceremony at OSU on April 17th followed by a film viewing of the Point Four series, directed by Mel Tewahade.
Maaza Mengiste’s Outstanding New Essay on Refugees
The Economist praises Maaza Mengiste’s essay in “The Displaced: Refugee Writers on Refugee Lives” as outstanding, lyrical, and unsettling.
Spotlight: The Last Greeks of Addis Ababa
Aljazeera.com Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – “Did you know that Ethiopia gets its name from the Greek word Aethiopia, first used…
US House Approves Ethiopia Resolution H. Res. 128 Amid Objection on Timing
The resolution calls on U.S. government to base its future partnership with Ethiopia on its commitment to human rights.
150 Years After His Death Ethiopia Commemorates Life of Tewodros II
200th Birthday of Emperor Tewodros II is scheduled to be celebrated in Gondar, Debre Tabor and Addis Ababa with events held this week.
Miss Ethiopia Becomes Miss Africa
Leadership Nigeria Newspaper Against all odds, tall and gorgeous Miss Ethiopia won the maiden Africa Beauty Pageant defeating Miss Mali,…
How Ethiopic Script Was Introduced to Modern Computers: Interview with Fesseha Atlaw
Ethiopian American engineer Fisseha Atlaw helped pioneer the development of Ethiopic software in the late 80s and early 90s.
In Ethiopia Internet Returns, Maekelawi Closed, PM Visits Jijiga on Peace Mission
Xinhua Joyous mood as mobile internet restored in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA, April 6 (Xinhua) — Ethiopians residing outside the capital…
A Charismatic Young Leader Tries to Calm Ethnic Tension in Ethiopia
Abiy Ahmed takes office on a wave of goodwill. The Economist observes that even in Addis Ababa there is optimism.
Ethiopia Frees Re-Arrested Journalists
Associated Press By Elias Meseret April 5 Ethiopia Releases 11 Journalists, Politicians Once Again ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Eleven journalists,…
UK Museum Wants to Loan Ethiopia Looted Ethiopian Treasures. Why Not Return It?
Ethiopia officially asked for restitution of the country’s looted treasures in 2007, but was rejected.
The Day Martin Luther King Jr. Died (Video)
The Washington Post After King’s assassination, RFK calmed an angry crowd with an unforgettable speech As darkness took hold on…
MLK’s Final Speech 50 Years Ago: Analysis
The Washington Post Martin Luther King Jr.’s final speech, delivered 50 years ago tonight [April 3rd] in Memphis, is well…
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Delivers Hopeful Inauguration Speech (Video)
Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeals for unity, pledges democracy and improved relations with Eritrea.
Ethiopian American Fashion Designer Amsale Aberra Passes Away
Amsale Aberra, Founder of the bridal and fashion design house, AMSALE, has passed away. Amsale was 64 years old.
Herculean Task Awaits Abiy Ahmed on Human Rights in Ethiopia
“The fight for respect of human rights & inclusive governance in #Ethiopia continues,” tweets US Rep. Mike Coffman of Colorado .
Model Gelila Bekele on OkayAfrica 100 List
Gelila Bekele, is an Ethiopian model, activist, filmmaker and self-proclaimed “village girl”
Ethiopia Swears in New Prime Minister (AP)
Young and outspoken Abiy Ahmed has been sworn in Monday as Ethiopia’s prime minister,
11-year-old Naomi Wadler’s Eloquent Speech at Our Lives Rally in DC
The youngest speaker at the March in DC made one of the biggest splashes with an eloquent speech.
Ethiopia Arrests a Dozen Opposition Activists Over Flag Display (Bloomberg)
Bloomberg Ethiopian police arrested 12 opposition activists, including previously freed detainees, after they displayed a flag that differs from the…
Ethiopian Photographer Aida Muluneh Featured in W Magazine
Ethiopian photographer Aida Muluneh’s body painting pictures will stop you in your tracks.
Ethiopia Faces US Human Rights Bill Vote
H. RES. 128 calls on the U.S. to stand by the people of Ethiopia and their peaceful efforts to increase the democratic space.
Mulatu Astatke Always in Motion
Mulatu Astatke will be taking a break from his extensive 2018 Euro tour to play at the 19th Cape Town International Jazz Festival in South Africa.
Spotlight: The Universal Language of Artist Fikru Gebre Mariam’s Ethiopia Paintings
The Arts Division of EDGIC Fine Art is highlighting Fikru Gebre Mariam’s work this week as their “STOP Times UP” feature.
Solution to Ethiopia’s Population Explosion
Spiegel Online The Plan to Bridge the Urban-Rural Divide Stories about people embarking on their future usually start with a…
NYC Students Help to Connect Young Ethiopian Professionals
NYC’s first “Network to Networth” event is scheduled for March 28th in midtown Manhatan.
Watch: The Talented Kiriku Brothers from Ethiopia on NBC’s “Little Big Shots”
The Kiriku Brothers troupe from Addis Ababa met at circus camp.
Children Of Immigrants Are Top U.S. High School Science Performers (Forbes)
Forbes What would we lose if immigrants could no longer come to America? Surprisingly, one of the most important things…
Ethiopia: Diaspora Reacts to Firing of Tillerson and What It Means for Africa
So what was the point of it all? Couldn’t he have just stayed home and sent Africa an email?
NYT Update on Al Amoudi’s Imprisonment
The New York Times He Owns Much of Ethiopia. The Saudis Won’t Say Where They’re Keeping Him. He supplies coffee…
Scientist Sossina Haile Creates Another Groundbreaking Fuel Cell
“It’s exciting to think about where we are now and where we can go,” Sossina Haile said.
FT on Chicken Business in Rural Ethiopia
Financial Times EthioChicken: Ethiopia’s well-hatched idea Six months ago Abdurazak Tariku hadn’t heard of EthioChicken. The 24-year-old civil engineering student…
Ethiopia on Capitol Hill’s New Hype Cafe
At their coffee shop in the former Il Capo di Capitol Hill space, the owners (Samuel & Hanna) bring traditions from home to D.C.
UPDATE: Women & Children Make Up 80% of Displaced People From Moyale, Ethiopia
Number of Ethiopian refugees in Kenya rises to over 9,000 Humanitarian agencies are warning of refugee crisis in Moyale following…
Ethiopia Bus Crash Kills 38 Students (AP)
The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia’s state-affiliated broadcaster says that a bus plunged into a ditch, killing 38…
Trump Fires Tillerson (UPDATE)
Trump on Tuesday said he had replaced U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson with Central Intelligence Agency Director Mike Pompeo.
Diaspora’s Role in Helping to Shape Better U.S. Foreign Policy Towards Ethiopia
We warmly welcome your Op-Ed submissions on issues of politics, business, education, health, science & technology, arts, culture or history that promote Diaspora engagement.
Ethiopian Lawyer Yetnebersh Nigussie Receives Prestigious Helen Keller Award
Yetnebersh will receive the Award on May 2nd, 2018 in New York.
Spotlight: Emahoy Tsegue Mariam Guebru’s New CD and Last Recordings
The Emahoy Tsege Mariam Music Foundation announced that her the album is limited edition of only a few hundred copies.
A Look Back at Obama’s Visit to Ethiopia
Obama was the first sitting American President to visit Ethiopia. He made the landmark trip in July of 2015.
Ethiopia Pictures: Yirgacheffe Coffee for Tillerson, Ethiopic Script Tie for Lavrov
Africa News Ethiopia over the past week hosted three top diplomats to Addis Ababa. Foreign Affairs chiefs of the United…
Ethiopia Update: Ethiothinktank Editor Arrested, Guardian Journalist Expelled
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff March 10th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) — Ethiopian authorities have arrested the publisher of the…
How Ethiopia Influenced British-Ethiopian Singer Izzy Bizu’s Music
At just 23-years-old, British-Ethiopian singer-songwriter Isobel Beardshaw (Izzy Bizu) is making waves in the online music world.
Tillerson: Ethiopia is ‘A Young Democracy’
U.S. Department of State Press Availability Rex W. Tillerson Secretary of State Addis Ababa, Ethiopia March 8, 2018 MODERATOR: Would…
Tillerson in Ethiopia Media Round Up
The major focus of Tillerson’s trip to Ethiopia was on counterterrorism, security alliances, trade, investment, and China.
Prince Ermias on Current Ethiopia Situation: ‘Do Not Harm Our Great Country’
Press Release Statement on the Current Situation in Our Country By Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie Haile-Selassie Washington, DC — Our beloved…
Ethiopia Beset by Long-Running Divisions
AFP Ethiopia: Ancient land beset by long-running divisions Paris – A cradle of mankind, modern-day Ethiopia is riven by ethnic…
In Pictures: Black Tie Adwa Victory Dinner in DC Hosted by Prince Ermias
The annual Victory of Adwa commemorative dinner was held in Washington, DC. on March 3rd, 2018.
Girl Band Yegna Shake Off Spice Girls Tag
The Guardian ‘By Ethiopians, for Ethiopians’: Girl Band Yegna Shake Off Spice Girls Tag In the grounds of a school…
Institution Building, Ethnic Conflict, Sudan Refugees on Tillerson Ethiopia Agenda
On Tillerson’s trip to several African nations this week he will encourage building and strengthening democratic institutions.
Spotlight: Influential Women of the Diaspora: YEP Women’s Power Hour
In honor of women’s history month YEP is hosting a power hour on Thursday, March 22 at Marriott Marquis in D.C.