Ethiopia’s PM Protocol Chief Defects to US
Africa News An Ethiopian diplomat who was part of the government delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New…
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Ethiopia: Almaz Ayana Nominated for 2017 World Athlete of the Year Award
Olympian Almaz Ayana, who is the 10,000m world champion, has been nominated as the 2017 World Athlete of the Year.
Cyclist Tsgabu Grmay Sings With US Team
The 26-year-old who joined the US team, Trek, for 2018 world tour has ridden 5 Grand Tours including the last 2 Tours de France.
Hub of Africa Addis Fashion Week Preview
Hub of Africa Fashion Week 2017 will be held at Addis Ababa Exhibition Centre from October 5th to 8th.
Opinion: Can These Foreign Policy Minded Obama Era Officials Win Election in 2018?
The Washington Post Can these Obama-era national security officials win in Congress? In the first national election of the Trump…
In Harlem ECMAA Hosts Discussion on Adwa & Current Ethiopia-Italy Friendship
Dr. Ayele Bekerie will give a talk in Harlem on October 6th on the Battle of Adwa and current Ethiopia-Italy friendship.
Ethiopia Movie Lambadina Comes to DC
Messay Getahun’s film, Lambadina, will premiere on October 12th and 13th at the Miracle Theatre in Washington DC.
Just Follow the Roads in Ethiopia to Find Unequal Distribution of Infrastructure
A World Bank report published this week focuses on road density as a proxy for the unequal development of infrastructure in Ethiopia.
Spotlight: Aida Muluneh in MoMA’s Being: New Photography 2018
MoMA’s 2018 New Photography Series features the recent works of Ethiopian photographer Aida Muluneh.
From Dishwasher to Millionaire, Ethiopian Refugee Achieves American Dream
Tashitaa Tufaa came to the U.S. as a refugee. He had been a school teacher in Ethiopia and was also active in politics.
Fall Arts Preview 2017: Kelela’s New Album
Kelela’s first full studio album, which is called Take Me Apart, is scheduled to be released on October 6th.
UPDATE: Massive Protest at This Year’s Irreecha Festival But No Violence Reported
Anadolu Agency By Addis Getachew Tadesse Updated: October 1st, 2017 BUSHOFTU, Ethiopia — An Ethiopian festival on Sunday turned into…
Spotlight: Scientist Sossina Haile Honored With GE Grand Central Video Installation
Ethiopian-American Sossina Haile is one of 12 female scientists whose face appears as animation at iconic Grand Central.
US Calls for Ethiopia Ethnic Conflict Probe
AFP US calls for probe into Ethiopia ethnic clashes Addis Ababa – The United States on Tuesday urged Ethiopia to…
DC Ethiopian Community Center Hosts Citizenship Workshop
The Ethiopian Community Center in DC will host a free citizenship workshop for eligible permanent residents on September 23, 2017.
In Pictures: Antu Yacob Performs “In the Gray” at United Solo Theatre Festival
Antu Yacob is the first Ethiopian-American to perform at United Solo Theatre Festival in NYC, the largest solo theatre festival in the world.
The World Loves Ethiopian Pop Star Teddy Afro. His Own Government Doesn’t.
The Washington Post ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Monday marked the first day of the new Ethiopian year, but it hasn’t…
Ethiopia Film ‘Breathe in the Roots’ Director Interview
‘Breathe in the Roots’ Filmmaker Shop Talk and screenings are scheduled for next month in Maryland and Virginia.
Ethiopian Restaurants Foster Community in Silver Spring (Associated Press)
Associated Press SILVER SPRING, Md. — Beginning in the mid-1970s, war and political turbulence led a large number of Ethiopians…
Deadly Ethnic Clashes Hit Ethiopia — BBC
BBC News Updated: 15 September 2017 What is behind clashes in Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions? Dozens of people are…
2017 Bikila Award Recipients Announced
The announced 2017 Bikila Award recipients include musician and composer Mulatu Astatke & Miruts Yifter.
Spotlight: Yohannes Sisters From Ethiopia Showcase During NY Fashion Week
Addis Ababa-based couture designers, The Yohannes Sisters, will be showcasing their collection at 2017 New York Fashion Week.
Tebabu Assefa, Sara Mussie Brief Congress on Benefit Corp for Africa
Tebabu Assefa and Sara Mussie, owners of Blessed Coffee, will brief congress on their Benefit Corporation on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017.
On Facebook Obama Blasts Trump’s ‘Cruel’ Immigration Decision
Barack Obama Facebook Page Excerpts Immigration can be a controversial topic. We all want safe, secure borders and a dynamic…
Spotlight: Antu Yacob’s Ethio-American Play “In the Gray” in NYC
Antu Yacob will perform her play, In the Gray, as part of the United Solo Theatre festival on September 17th in NYC.
US Africa Policy Braintrust is Back
Press release Rep. Karen Bass Africa Braintrust 2017: Renewing our Commitment and Engagement with Africa U.S. policy toward Africa is…
US Gives Ethiopia $91M in Drought Aid
The extra funding brings U.S. aid for food and medical care in Ethiopia to $454 million this year, the head of USAID announced.
In LA, Little Ethiopia Fest to Honor ‘Dir Biyaber’ Mutual Assistance Association
The 2017 Little Ethiopia Street Festival will honor the Dir Biyaber Mutual Assistance Association.
Tariku Shiferaw’s First International Solo Exhibition at Addis Fine Art London
Tariku Shiferaw’s interrogates the concept of mark-making in his new international solo exhibit at Addis Fine Art’s London space.
Ethiopia: What Obama’s Record Breaking Mandela Tweet Tells Us About the World
Quoting Mandela, Obama’s tweet after charlottesville Is the most-liked ever with over 4 million likes.
Mayor of San Jose to Attend Enkutatash
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff August 25th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) — The Mayor of San Jose, California, Sam Liccardo,…
Spotlight: New “Deseta Emojis” App on iTunes Celebrate Everything Ethiopian
The digital icons often used to express ideas and emotions comes courtesy of Deseta Design. The images “celebrate everything ethiopian.
Teddy Afro Concert Cancelled for 3rd Time
The cancellation is third time unlucky for Teddy Afro who was denied a permit for same event in Addis Ababa in 2016.
Wayna Ethiopian New Year Concert at Joe’s Pub NYC to Honor Bezunesh Bekele
Wayna will perform her tribute to the legendary singer Bezunesh Bekele at Joe’s Pub in NYC on September 8th.
Helen Show Brings Empower the Community Event to DC
The first Empower the Community Event is scheduled to be held at the D.C. Convention Center on August 26th.
Spotlight: Indrias Kassaye’s Ethiopia Film ‘Breathe in the Roots’ Screens in DC
Indrias believes in the importance of storytelling that champions the voices of local communities and everyday people.
Ethiopia Fest Chicago 2017 Ready for Enkutatash Celebration
This year’s Ethiopia Fest Chicago is scheduled to be held on September 9th, 2017.
Harvard Kennedy School Names Yohannes Abraham 2017 Fellow
Yohannes Abraham has been selected as a 2017 Fellow at the Institute of Politics (IOP) at Harvard Kennedy School.
Harlem’s Hubert (Black Eagle) Julian Soared to Glory in Ethiopia
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS From Italy’s standpoint, it was true, Italy had been fairly royally chiseled out of any substantive…
Photos: Denver Taste of Ethiopia Festival
The Denver Post Taste of Ethiopia brings together food, culture and role models in the immigrant community Denver isn’t in…
Prevail: New Film in the Making About Ethiopia’s Resistance Against Fascism
The film is an adaptation of the book Prevail, which documents personal stories from Mussolini’s Invasion of Ethiopia.
Almaz Ayana: Queen of 10,000 Metres
Almaz Ayana destroyed the field to win the 10,000 metres.
Kelela’s New Song on NY Times Playlist
Kelela’s new album entitled “Take Me Apart” is scheduled to be released on October 6th, 2017.
Julie Mehretu’s New Towering Project
Julie Mehretu’s new ambitious paintings will be placed in the atrium at San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Obama Nudging Deval Patrick to Run
Politico Magazine The former Massachusetts governor would have powerful allies in 2020 BOSTON — Barack Obama is nudging him to…
Aminé: Joyful Rapper With Eye on Politics
Ethiopian-American Rapper Aminé has gone from frustrated college student to rising hip-hop star.
Mahlet Mesfin New Deputy Director at Center for Science Diplomacy
Mahlet Mesfin, the new Deputy Director at Center for Science Diplomacy brings experience from academia, White House.
The 2017 Ethiopian Diaspora Fellows
The Ethiopian Diaspora Fellowship (EDF) has announced its 2017 class of Fellows.
Harar Celebrates 1,010th Anniversary
BBC News Harar – a long history: 7th Century: Part of Coptic Christian Kingdom of Axum, area adopted Islam 1007:…
Climate Change Threatens an Ancient Way of Life in Ethiopia
The Washington Post Zeinab Taher once roamed through Ethiopia’s arid Somali region tending a vast herd of 350 sheep, goats…
Trump Fails to Repeal Obamacare
The New York Times Trump Finds That Demolishing Obama’s Legacy Is Not So Simple WASHINGTON — President Trump’s demolition project…
Ethiopia as Case Study: Africa Talk With NYT’s Jeffrey Gettleman Moderated by Hiwot Nega
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff July 17th, 2017 New York (TADIAS) — A well-timed discussion entitled How Should We Care…
Wondwossen Dikran’s New Comedy ‘SNAP!’ Playing on YouTube Red
Wondwossen Dikran has found new opportunities in the film business as the world shifts towards digital platforms.
Ethiopia at This Year’s SummerStage: Mulatu Astatke + DJ Sirak
Mulatu Astatke will perform at SummerStage in New York for the first time on August 20th, 2017.
P2P Announces 2017 Ethiopian Health Care & Medical Education Conference
P2P will be hosting its 9th annual Health Care and Medical Education conference on September 23rd in Washington, D.C.
Economist on Addis Movie Bootleggers
The Economist DOWNLOADING a movie, legally or not, is prohibitively slow in Ethiopia, thanks to glacial internet speeds. Bootleg DVDs…
Ethiopia’s World Heritage Site in Photos
AlJazeera The 11 medieval churches hewn from solid, volcanic rock in the heart of Ethiopia were built on the orders…
A Bone Marrow Drive Underway at Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
ESFNA encourages Ethiopians at this year’s soccer tournament to visit the Bone Marrow Registry at Renton Memorial Stadium.
Have Women Shattered the Glass Ceiling in Tech? Betty Abera on Fargo INC
Bethlehem Abera Gronneberg, founder of uCodeGirl, envisions empowering young girls to be innovators of technology.
On the Roof of Africa in Ethiopia, Amazing Portraits of a Christian Community
“High in the mountains of Ethiopia, an ancient way of life continues apace,” says Smithsonian Magazine.
Trump’s Weird Obsession With Obama
The New York Times Trump’s Obama Obsession Donald Trump has a thing about Barack Obama. Trump is obsessed with Obama.…
In Australia, Grandson Marks 50th Anniversary of Haile Selassie’s State Visit
Prince Ermias Sahle-Selassie is co-Patron of the ISSA Center for the Study of Monarchy, Traditional Governance, and Sovereignty.
Marcus Samuelsson Brings Red Rooster to London
Marcus Samuelsson opened his second iconic Red Rooster restaurant in May in the East London neighborhood of Shoreditch.
In Pictures: Beteseb Painting Session at Smithsonian in DC
Beteseb is starting weekly paint sessions in Virginia along with its current program in Washington DC.
BBC: Ambassador Imru Zelleke on Italy’s Shame The Massacre in Ethiopia
BBC News has been speaking to Ambassador Imru Zelleke, who witnessed the massacre as a child.
Ethiopia’s Exiled Prince Selassie of the World’s Oldest Monarchy — FR Australia
Financial Review Australia Ethiopia’s Prince Selassie. The exiled prince from the world’s oldest monarchy On the face of it, Australia…
Face2face Africa Honors Mimi Alemayehou
Ethiopian-born Mimi Alemayehou, Managing Director at Black Rhino Group & Executive Advisor and Chair of Blackstone Africa Infrastructure LP is a 2017 Face2Face Africa honoree.
Elsa Nega, Mother of 2 in Canada Needs Life-Saving Marrow Transplant
Individuals of Ethiopian descent ages 18-35 are encouraged to join the donor registry & help find a match for Elsa Nega.
Tech Crunch: Interview with Yonas Beshawred, Founder & CEO of Stackshare
Yonas Beshawred’s company Stackshare is quietly becoming a go-to developer platform for Silicon Valley startups.
Meklit Releases New Ethio-Jazz Album, Set to Perform in DC and New York
Catch Meklit Hadero in DC & NYC this week as she releases her latest album: “When the People Move, the Music Moves Too.”
Art in NYC This Week: Julie Mehretu ‘Uptown’ at the Wallach Art Gallery
Wallach Art Gallery’s exhibit featuring Julie Mehretu and Jessica Rankin’s work is open from June 2 through August 20th, 2017.
Forbes: 5 Ethiopian Multi-Millionaires You Should Know
Forbes Magazine A few Ethiopians have built multi-million and billion dollar empires in industries as diverse as agriculture, food, construction,…
Inside The Weeknd’s $92 Million Year–And The New Streaming Economy Behind It
The Weeknd: Boosted by the ubiquity of his music, he’s now grossing north of $1.1 million per stop on his World Tour.
Ethiopia Warns Emergency Drought Aid to Run Out Next Month
A United Nations humanitarian envoy said donor fatigue and similar crises elsewhere have hurt aid efforts as drought victims has reached 7.8 million.
Ethiopia’s Civil Society Getting Squeezed
VOA News WASHINGTON — From an internet shutdown to convictions of journalists and opposition members, Ethiopia’s civil society has felt…
Congrats to Ezra Yoseph High School Student Offered $6 Million in Scholarships
8 News LAS VEGAS LAS VEGAS – Later this month, thousands of local high school students will graduate and move…
Wayna Pays Tribute to Legendary Ethiopian Musician Bezunesh Bekele
Wayna’s new performance is a tribute to the legendary Ethiopian musician Bezunesh Bekele.
Comey Accuses White House of ‘Lies’ and Says Trump Tried to Derail Inquiry
The New York Times WASHINGTON — James B. Comey, the recently fired F.B.I. director, said Thursday in an extraordinary Senate…
Tedros Adhanom Elected Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO)
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a former Ethiopian minister of health, was elected as the next WHO director-general.
Timnit Gebru: Among Incredible Women Advancing A.I. Research
Timnit Gebru, a PhD candidate at the Stanford, was recently featured in Forbes list of “Incredible Women in AI Research.”
Spotlight: Mulatu Astatke’s Landmark Album ‘Mulatu of Ethiopia’ Gets a Reissue
The New York Times featured Mulatu Astatke’s re-issued 1972 album on their playlist this week.
Carnegie Endowment Report Outlines Civil Society Under Assault in Ethiopia
Carnegie Endowment Civil Society Under Assault in Russia, Egypt, and Ethiopia The closing of civic space has become a defining…
U.S. Senators Call on Ethiopia to Respect Human Rights, Open Democratic Space
Press Release Cardin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on Ethiopia to Respect Human Rights, Open Democratic Space WASHINGTON — U.S.…
EU Calls for Urgent UN Inquiry Into Protester Deaths & Detention in Ethiopia
Human Rights Watch May 18, 2017 New York — Today, the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for a United…
In Ethiopia Blue Party Leader Faces 20 Years in Jail for a Facebook Post
BBC News Ethiopian opposition politician Yonatan Tesfaye has been found guilty of encouraging terrorism for comments he made on Facebook.…
Mahmoud Ahmed & Ali Birra Rock the Stage in Melbourne, Australia
Ethiopian legendary singers Mahmoud Ahmed and Ali Birra gave a rousing joint performance in Melbourne on Sunday, May 14th.
UPDATE: Special Prosecutor Appointed to Investigate the Trump-Russia Case
Associated Press Updated: May 17th, 2017 WASHINGTON — The Justice Department abruptly appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller Wednesday night…
G7 & Africa: Dr. Lemma Senbet on Why Growth Should be More Inclusive
Prof. Lemma Senbet says economic growth in Africa should be more inclusive by empowering small farmers, women and youth.
Report: Trump Gave Top Secrets to Russia
The Washington Post Updated: May 16th, 2017 U.S. Lawmakers to Trump: Turn Over Transcript of Meeting With Russians A growing…
Teddy Afro ‘Grateful for the Love’ After New CD Ethiopia Ranks No. 1 on Billboard
Ethiopian superstar Teddy Afro’s new album, Ethiopia, tops Billboard’s World Albums Chart.
Ethiopian American Designer Jomo Tariku Presents at Venice Design 2017
Jomo Tariku’s latest work, The Birth Chair II, was featured at Venice Design 2017 in Venice, Italy this week.
US Announces Success of USAID-DuPont Partnership in Ethiopia Farm Project
Press release U.S. Embassy Ethiopia USAID-DuPont Partnership helps hundreds of thousands of Ethiopian farmers transform production and livelihoods Addis Ababa,…
Tibeb Girls Children’s Animated Series
VOA News ADDIS ABABA — Three young Ethiopian girls use their superpowers to stop harmful practices against girls in rural…
Interview With Solomon Kassa, Host of TechTalk on EBS
Solomon Kassa’s TechTalk show on EBS highlighting Ethiopian scientists marked its five anniversary this year.
McCain Blasts Trump on Human Rights
VOA News Senator McCain Blasts Trump on Lack of Human Rights Focus U.S. Senator John McCain is criticizing the foreign…
Watch: Meklit Pays Homage To Ethio-Jazz
Meklit’s beautiful visuals pay homage to every sound and artist that crossed her path since she was a child titled “I Want to Sing for Them All, ” a tribute to her Ethiopian musical roots.
U.N. Human Rights Chief Pushes for Inquiry into Ethiopia Unrest
Reuters | ADDIS ABABA The United Nations human rights chief said on Thursday he would push Ethiopia to allow his…
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu Among 2017 Most Influential Africans Worldwide
Ethiopian entrepreneur Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is recognized in MIPAD’s 2017 Most Influential People of African Descent in recognition of UN resolution.
Icons of Ethiopia US Exhibit at Museum of Russian Icons in Massachusetts
This exhibit, which will run through August 13, features a mix of Ethiopian icons, silver hand crosses from the 19th & 20th century.
US Budget Pays for Security in Ethiopia
Townhall Bill Funds Border Security — in Libya, Ethiopia, Pakistan, Egypt… The 1,665-page spending bill the Republican-controlled Congress is planning…