An Africa Update From U.S. Rep. Bass
Press Release Karen Bass, Member of Congress I wanted to provide you with an update regarding my work in reaction…
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Abel Tilahun’s Exhibit ‘Vital Signs’ Curated by Meskerem Assegued Opens in DC
Abel Tilahun’s upcoming exhibition, Vital Signs, will open at the American University Museum in D.C. on Jan. 27th, 2018 .
Harar: Ethiopia’s City of Saints the Best Place in the World to Visit in 2018
National Geographic lists Harar city, a UNESCO heritage site, as top place to visit in 2018.
Africa: Trump for Human Rights? Really?
Business Daily Africa Trump shifts US Africa policy away from human rights US President Donald Trump’s newly-unveiled National Security Strategy…
Obama’s BBC Interview With Prince Harry
The Washington Post In Interview With Prince Harry, Obama Says Leaders Shouldn’t Use Social Media to Divide LONDON — In…
The 10 Best Tadias Arts & Culture Stories of 2017 in Pictures
Below are the ten most popular stories that we featured this past year. We wish you all the best in 2018!
Entrepreneur Bethlehem Alemu Nominated African Female Leader of the Year
Bethlehem Alemu’s entrepreneurial energy epitomizes the fearless spirit of Ethiopia’s new generation.
Ethiopian Woman in California Helps Domestic Violence Victim From Ethiopia
California resident Menbere Aklilu, or Memby, says she saw Messy Negussie’s harrowing story on Facebook.
In Ethiopia S. Sudan Cease-fire Signed (AP)
The cease-fire is set to begin first thing Sunday morning, or Christmas Eve.
A Rare Victory for Ethiopia’s Victims (HRW)
Human Rights Watch The many victims of the brutal communist military dictatorship that ruled Ethiopia from 1974 to 1991, known…
Meet the Top US Africa Diplomat, Former Amb. to Ethiopia Yamamoto
The U.S. top diplomat on African affairs Don Yamamoto recently held a press conference in DC with African Journalists.
Ethiopia: Poet Lemn Sissay Announces UK Scholarship For Exceptional Students
Lemn launched the scholarships in Addis Ababa last week alongside Dr Alula Pankhurst of Addis Ababa University.
EU Urges Probe in Ethiopia Clashes (AFP)
AFP The European Union called Wednesday for an independent probe into clashes between two of Ethiopia’s largest ethnic groups, which…
Meklit’s New CD Among KQED’s 10 Best Albums of 2017
Meklit captures the way culture and beats evolve as people move across regions and continents.
Bloomberg: Ethiopia Eyes US Rose Market
Bloomberg Ethiopia’s burgeoning flower-growing industry is setting its sights on the U.S. in a bid to break the dominance of…
UPDATED: Conversation on Decolonization of Ethiopian Knowledge — Addis Standard
Addis Standard By Abadir Ibrahim QUESTIONS, CONCERNS AND A CRITIQUE ON THE DECOLONIZATION OF ETHIOPIAN KNOWLEDGE Addis Abeba – In…
Kudos to US: Young African Leaders Initiative Camp Successful in Ethiopia
Press Release By U.S. Embassy Ethiopia The 15th YALI Connect Camp in Ethiopia Workshop Successfully Concluded The 15th Young African…
Spotlight: Addis Video Art Festival
Ethiopian artists featured in the 2nd Annual Addis Video Art Festival include Mulugeta Gebrekidan, Martha Haile, Helina Metaferia and Yacob Bizuneh.
UPDATE: Dozens Die in Clash Between Ethiopian Somalis and Oromos (BBC)
BBC Updated: 18 December 2017 At least 61 people have been killed in clashes between different ethnic groups in Ethiopia’s…
Dutch Court Jails Ethiopia ‘Red Terror’ Aide Eshetu Alemu for War Crimes (BBC)
BBC News Ethiopia ‘Red Terror’ aide Alemu jailed for war crimes A Dutch court has sentenced an aide to Ethiopia’s…
As Violence Flares in Ethiopia, Internet Goes Dark — VOA
VOA News Ethiopians have been unable to reliably reach Twitter and Facebook since Tuesday, and other services may also be…
Ethiopia’s Living Churches – in Pictures
The Guardian As one of the first countries to adopt Christianity, Ethiopia has a legacy of churches and monasteries, built…
OP-ED: Ethiopian Legacy of Canadian Robert Thompson by Fikre Germa
Robert Thompson who lived in Ethiopia from 1944 to 1958 served as vice-Minster of Education.
US Condemns Deadly Ethiopia Clashes
AFP Updated: December 13th, 2017 The United States on Wednesday said it was “troubled and saddened” by clashes in Ethiopia…
DC: ‘A Taste of Ethiopia’ Art Show Featuring Nahosenay Negussie’s Work
“My art considers the object as a social indicator, a ‘sign bearer,'” says Nahosenay in his artist statement.
Ethiopian Community Backs San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo’s Re-Election Bid
The Mayor has been a close ally of the City’s Ethiopian community and in the past four years.
Nigeria Back to Bole: Ethiopian Flight Makes Safe U-turn After Landing Issues
Daily Trust Nigeria An Ethiopian international flight which could not land at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu on Sunday…
Ethiopian-American Labor Leader Tefere Gebre Awarded Peace Prize
Tefere Gebre, a native of Ethiopia, is an Executive Vice-President of the AFL-CIO, a position Gebre has held for the past five years.
New Study on Trump Administration’s Impact on U.S.-Africa Relations
Council on Foreign Relations Africa in Transition The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) has released a serious study…
Art: Aida Muluneh Brings ‘Photography in Ethiopia’ to Cairo, Egypt Today Reports
Aida Muluneh to give ‘Photography in Ethiopia’ talk on Dec. 27 about her career and goal to change the global view of Africa.
Ethiopia: The Economist Claims Mengistu Growing in Popularity Among the Youth
The Economist Why Ethiopians are nostalgic for a murderous Marxist regime IN AMBO, a town in central Ethiopia, a teenage…
HRW on Ethiopia’s Out of Control Spyware
HRW Ethiopian authorities have carried out a renewed campaign of malware attacks, abusing commercial spyware to monitor government critics abroad,…
In Ethiopia Workers Struggle to Make Ends Meet at $250m Industrial Zone
The Guardian Park life: workers struggle to make ends meet at Ethiopia’s $250m industrial zone Concentrating intensely, Haimanot Ayele picks…
German Tourist Killed in Ethiopia (AP)
The Associated Press German Tourist Killed in Attack in Northern Ethiopia By Elias Meseret ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The German…
Spotlight: New Ethiopia Film ‘Yenegen Alwoldim’ Screens in NYC
Based on a true story the film is a reflection on how young people used sports to conceal their political activities in early Derg era.
‘Addis Has Run Out of Space’: Ethiopia’s Radical Redesign — The Guardian
The Guardian ‘Addis Has Run Out of Space’: Ethiopia’s Radical Redesign Wrapped in a white shawl and sporting a wide-brimmed…
Ethiopia: Diaspora Cyberbullies Dumbing Down Online Discourse?
What Is Cyberbullying [According to stopbullying.gov:] Cyberbullying is bullying that takes place over digital devices like cell phones, computers, and…
IAAF ‘Deeply Saddened’ By Untimely Death of Ethiopian Athlete Zenash Gezmu
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) The IAAF is deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death on Tuesday (28)…
Spotlight: Ethiopia’s Garden of Coffee
Daily Coffee News Ethiopia’s Garden of Coffee Blooms Again with New Addis Roastery Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-based Garden of Coffee has…
Reuters: U.S. allies fret as ‘guillotine’ hangs over Tillerson
Reuters Updated: December 3rd, 2017 BRUSSELS/BERLIN – On the eve of his trip to Europe, Rex Tillerson gave a speech…
Saudis Expel More Than 1,300 Ethiopians
AP Ethiopia Says Saudi Arabia Expels More Than 1,300 Citizens By ELIAS MESERET ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia says more…
Marcus Samuelsson to Host New PBS Show Celebrating Food, Art, Culture & Immigrants in America
“Chasing flavors has been my lifelong passion,” says Marcus. PBS said the series, which is in production, will premiere in 2018.
2 Runners Die in Ethiopian Road Race
Organizers say two competitors have died in the 10-kilometer (6.2-mile) Great Ethiopian Run road race.
Meet Miss Universe Ethiopia 2017
22-year-old Akinahom Zergaw, who is a management and fashion design student from Addis Ababa, is representing Ethiopia in the 2017 Miss Universe pageant.
GERD: Ethiopia Not Worried About Egypt
Anadolu Agency By Addis Getachew Ethiopia to go ahead with multi-billion dollar Nile dam ADDIS ADABA — Ethiopia said on…
Why Ethiopians Are Freaking Out Over Al-Amoudi Arrest
Middle East Eye The Sheikh of Ethiopia: How Saudi purge could disrupt an African country As news spread of the…
Mugabe Gone, What’s Next For Zimbabwe?
NPR Heard on Morning Edition Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday. Rachel Martin talks with journalist Peter Godwin, who…
In Colorado, Aurora’s Ethiopian Community May Be the Key to Mike Coffman’s Success
Westword NOVEMBER 20, 2017 In today’s highly partisan political landscape, crossover votes are becoming less and less common. But one…
Gebisa Ejeta Receives $5M Grant for Grain Research
Gebisa Ejeta received the four-year grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Journal and Courier reported.
Ethiopia: In Comparison to Mengistu, Mugabe Ain’t Africa’s Worst
The Times A tyrant and a bungler but Robert Mugabe falls short of Africa’s worst Among older Africans Robert Mugabe…
NYT: Spectacular Pictures From Lalibela
The New York Times A Trip Through the Stunning, Rock-Hewed Churches of Ethiopia The man, carrying a basket dripping with…
Woven: Film by Salome Mulugeta Makes NY Premiere at ADIFF 2017
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff November 17th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) — The 2016 released film Woven by Ethiopian-American filmmaker…
Spotlight: Four Ethiopians on 2018 Forbes 30 Under 30 List
Ethiopian Americans Tsion Gurmu, Saron Tesfalul, Lilly Workneh, and Awol Erizku are featured in Forbes’ 2018 30 Under 30 List.
Ethiopia’s Contradiction: Ethnofederalism or Federalism?
Study.com What is a Federal Government? – Definition, Powers & Benefits A federal government is a system that divides up…
UPDATE: Mugabe Resigns After 37 Years in Power
Associated Press Updated: November 21st, 2017 HARARE, Zimbabwe — Zimbabwe’s President Robert Mugabe resigned on Tuesday, succumbing to a week…
Ethiopia: Retracing Haile Selassie’s State Visit to Canada 50 Years Ago
50 years after Haile Selassie’s state visit to Canada, his grandson, Prince Ermias, is retracing his steps with visit to the country.
Spotlight: African Culture and Design Festival Features Jomo Furniture
Jomo’s African themed furniture particularly celebrates ancient Ethiopia as well as Kenya while creating elegant household items.
Book Talk: History of Haile Selassie University & Higher Education in Ethiopia
In his memoir Dr. Aklilu Habte brings forth an intimate knowledge of the evolution of higher education in Ethiopia.
US Election: Liberian-American Becomes First Black Mayor in Montana History
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS A former refugee who came to Montana more than 20 years ago was elected to lead…
US Election: Trumpism Suffers Blow in VA
The Washington Post Trump thumped in Virginia — bigly One year after President Trump rode a campaign of white nationalism…
Ethiopia: What Really Happened in Ambo?
The Guardian ‘We fear for our lives’: how rumours over sugar saw Ethiopian troops kill 10 people It began with…
Ethiopia’s Almaz Ayana Named Finalist for 2017 World Athlete of the Year Award
The World10,000m champion Almaz Ayana has been named finalist for the 2017 World Athlete of the Year.
Al-Amoudi Detained in Saudi Probe
Reuters Factbox: Saudi Arabia detains princes, ministers in anti-corruption probe DUBAI – Saudi Arabia detained 11 princes, four current ministers…
How Ethiopia Became a Land of Prying Eyes (NY Times)
The New York Times ‘We Are Everywhere’: How Ethiopia Became a Land of Prying Eyes FENDIKA, Ethiopia — When he…
Spotlight: Wayna Nominated for Two All Africa Music Awards
The Ethiopian-born musician is a nominee in 2 categories: Best Female Artist Inspirational Music & Best Female Artist East Africa.
Ethiopia: Diaspora Politicos Got ODS?
U.S. Embassy Ethiopia Remarks by U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia Michael Raynor at the arrival ceremony of Boeing 787-9 Aircraft at…
Watch: Rep. Coffman of Colorado Speaks on Ethiopian Resolution (H.Res 128)
Press Release Congressman Coffman U.S. Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO) urges his colleagues to vote on H.Res. 128 to address human…
Books by Ethiopian Writers That Travelers to Ethiopia May Read
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff October 30th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) – In their travel section published today The New…
In Ethiopia Political Prisoner Bekele Gerba is Granted Bail After 2 Years (Reuters)
Reuters By Aaron Maasho Detained Ethiopian opposition chief bailed two years after protests: party ADDIS ABABA – An Ethiopian opposition…
Derg Official on Trial in The Hague (AP)
Associated Press Ethiopian-born suspect goes on trial for 1970s war crimes THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A former Ethiopian soldier denied…
Interview: Why Samuel Gebru is Running for City Council in Cambridge, MA
Ethiopian-American Samuel Gebru shares why he is running for City Council in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
Spotlight: Oasis Jimma Juice Bar Owner Opens Community Center in NYC
“It will be a gathering place for activities including Ethiopian cultural dance class, poetry reading and more,” says owner Abdi Abujebel.
Ethiopia’s Love Affair With Old Volkswagen
Reuters Wider image: Life after death for the ‘Love Bug’ in Ethiopia ADDIS ABABA – At Kinfe Abera’s garage in…
Ethiopian-American Tefere Gebre Re-elected Executive VP of AFL-CIO
Tefere Gebre begins his second term as executive vice president. He is the first immigrant and black man elected to the post.
Ethiopia: Readout Of Meeting Between Ambassador Haley & PM Hailemariam
US Embassy Ambassador Nikki Haley, U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations, met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn today…
What Key 19-Year Timeline of U.S. Human Rights Reports on Ethiopia Show
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff October 21st, 2017 New York (TADIAS) – The United States has been expressing grave concern…
Obama is Back: Reject ‘Politics of Fear’
CNN Obama calls on Americans to reject ‘politics of fear’ in return to campaign trail Washington — Former President Barack…
Ethiopia: 2017 Hub of Africa Addis Fashion Week in Pictures
This year’s Hub of Africa Fashion Week took place in Addis Ababa on October 6th and 7th, 2017.
A Night of Hope for Ethiopia at Wegene’s Annual Fundraising Event in VA
Wegene is celebrating its 17th anniversary this year and was established by by a group of like-minded friends in D.C. area.
Spotlight: Manale Dagnew’s New Designs Support Girls’ Education in Ethiopia
“The collection’s designs are inspired by the practice of the North’s traditional weaving and the South’s intricate body painting.”
Ethiopia: Almaz Ayana In Her Own Words
IAAF In Their Own Words: 2017 Female Athlete of the Year Nominees The 10 nominees for the 2017 Female Athlete…
Diaspora: Whatever Happened to Our So-Called Ethiopia Rights Advocates?
HRW US Congress: Support Respect for Human Rights in Ethiopia Vote on H.Res 128 The Honorable Paul Ryan Speaker of…
She Met Her Prince (for Real!) at a D.C. Nightclub
Joel Makonnen is the great-grandson of Haile Selassie & Ariana Austin is the granddaughter of the mayor of Georgetown, Guyana.
U.S. Senators Inhofe & Enzi Visit Ethiopia
During the meeting the Senators highlighted the value the United States places on its bilateral relations with Ethiopia.
TSEHAI Publishers Turns 20, Launches Book Under Harriet Tubman Press
Founded by Ethiopian American publisher Elias Wondimu, TSEHAI is the only black owned press housed in a U.S. university.
UPDATE: Ethiopia Parliament Speaker Says ‘Disrespect’ Made Him Quit
AFP The speaker of Ethiopia’s lower house of parliament, who resigned last week, said Saturday that he quit because of…
After Killing Two, Gunman Fled to Ethiopia
The killer is out of reach because he boarded a flight to Ethiopia.
New Ethiopian-American Radio in Colorado
Aurora’s newest radio station has been broadcasting for less than a month. It is the only Ethiopian-American FM station in America.
Security Advise for US Citizens in Ethiopia
U.S. Embassy Ethiopia US Advises Citizens of Security Risks Amid Continuing Protests in Ethiopia The U.S. Embassy is aware of…
Ethiopia Devalues Currency by 15 Percent
REUTERS Ethiopia devalues currency by 15 percent to boost exports ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia’s central bank devalued the Ethiopian birr…
NYC: International Day of the Girl 5k Run & Panel for Ethiopia Hosted by GGRF
For the past five years October 11th has been designated by the United Nations as the International Day of the Girl.
In Colorado, Criminal Record Haunts Ethio-American Candidate for Local Office
Aurora Sentinel Abel Laeke pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity in 2004 for indecent exposure, a misdemeanor, and sexual…
Ethiopia: 2017 Mandela Washington Fellows Tell Their Stories
“The fellowship is a game changer,” says Abinet Tasew, one of the 2017 Mandela Washington Fellows from Ethiopia, in the following article.
Tirunesh Dibaba Wins Chicago Marathon
Tirunesh Dibaba, a three-time Olympic gold medallist, said afterwards that the marathon will be her sole focus for the rest of her career.
Friends Partner to Open 95-Seat Makeda Ethiopian Restaurant in Virginia
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff October 8th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) — Philipos Mengistu, owner of the popular NYC restaurant…
Speaker of Ethiopian Parliament Resigns
Reuters ADDIS ABABA – The speaker of Ethiopia’s lower house of parliament submitted his resignation on Sunday, one of the…
Kelela Explains Why ‘Very Personal’ Debut Album Took So Long to Finish
Kelela’s highly anticipated first studio album, Take Me Apart, was released on Friday, October 6th by Warp Records. She spoke to Newsweek.
Former Mandela Washington Fellow From Ethiopia Shares Advice for 2018 Applicants
US Embassy Addis By Gersam Abera — Assistant Professor of Surgery at Jimma University Jimma, Ethiopia — I learned about…
Spotlight: US Ethio-Jazz Band Debo Makes Debut in UK and EU
Debo Band has launched its 2017 tour of the United Kingdom and European Union countries.
Unity v Diversity: Ethiopia’s Ethnic Federalism is Being Tested
The Economist Print edition HARAR — FOR centuries the city of Harar, on the eastern fringes of the Ethiopian highlands,…