A Collaborative Study of Online Debate in Ethiopia Reports Marginal Hate Speech
A study led by University of Oxford & Addis Ababa University researchers sheds light on online debate in Ethiopia and Diaspora.
Author: Tadias Magazine
Coach Woldemeskel Kostre Dies at 69
Coach Woldemeskel Kostre played a key part in the huge number of international medals won by Ethiopia’s athletes.
Samuelsson: Restaurant King of Harlem
The Guardian By Jay Rayner Marcus Samuelsson: The Restaurant King of Harlem Walk through Harlem at dusk with Marcus Samuelsson…
Diaspora Changing Ethiopia’s Cities
An estimated 2 million Ethiopians live abroad, driven out by years of war, famine and economic hardship.
Obama, First President to Visit Hiroshima
The New York Times President Obama to Be First Sitting President to Visit Hiroshima By JULIE HIRSCHFELD DAVIS and JONATHAN…
Using Courts to Crush Dissent in Ethiopia
HRW For the past six months, thousands of people have taken to the streets in Ethiopia’s largest region, Oromia, to…
Music Legend Mahmoud Ahmed Turns 75
Renowned Ethiopian singer Mahmoud Ahmed started out with various odd jobs before eventually rising to international fame.
Meet the Photographer Documenting Ethiopia’s Emerging Skate Scene
Daniel Reiter, a photographer based in Berlin and ambassador for Ethiopia Skate has been following the project for over a year,
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu Among Top African Female Business Leaders
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu is the founder and executive director of the eco-friendly footwear manufacturer SoleRebels.
Ethiopia: Activist Charged With Terrorism Over Facebook Post
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS May 6, 2016 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — A court in Ethiopia has charged a social media activist…
Interview With Prince Ermias S. Selassie
Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie on his recent trip to Jamaica for the 50th anniversary of his grandfather’s visit to the Caribbean nation.
U.S. Election: Republicans Struggle With Reality of Trump Nomination
VOA News By Katherine Gypson May 04, 2016 WASHINGTON — The long battle for the Republican presidential nomination has now…
Marcus Samuelsson Hosts 2nd Annual Harlem EatUp Food Festival May 19 – 22
The four-day culinary and cultural festival was first launched last year by Ethiopian-born chef & entrepreneur Marcus Samuelsson.
7 Ethiopian Films Screening in NYC in May
The New York African Film Festival and Sheba Film Festival will screen several Ethiopia-related films from May 6th-27th.
Watch: President Obama’s Top 10 Jokes at 2016 White House Correspondent’s Dinner
The Root BY: ANGELA BRONNER HELM Hands down, President Obama nailed his final White House correspondent’s dinner. POTUS was in…
US Deeply Concerned by Charges of Terrorism Against Prof. Bekele Gerba
The United States is deeply concerned by the Government of Ethiopia’s decision to file terrorism charges against Bekele Gerba.
32 Abducted Ethiopian Children Recovered
ASSOCIATED PRESS By JASON PATINKIN JUBA, South Sudan — Authorities in South Sudan said they have recovered 32 of the…
Ethiopian Surrealism: Beyond Abyssinia by Selam Bekele and Gabriel Teodros
A conference at The New School explores Afrofuturism as a cultural and aesthetic movement through art, music and lectures.
Photo of the Week: Google Co-Founder Larry Page at Walia Ethiopian Restaurant
Google Co-Founder Larry Page was spotted last Sunday enjoying injera at Walia – a Silicon Valley-based Ethiopian restaurant.
Scientists Probe Danakil Depression
Science Alert Scientists just embarked on a world-first expedition to Ethiopia’s toxic hot springs If you’ve ever wondered how weird,…
Associate Creative Director David Mesfin Describes Hyundai 2016 NFL Draft AD
Hyundai kicked-off another nationwide television campaign created by David Mesfin and colleagues focusing on this week’s NFL draft.
Clinton, Trump Pulling Away From Rivals
The New York Times By PATRICK HEALY and JONATHAN MARTIN Donald J. Trump and Hillary Clinton barreled toward a general…
Maaza Mengiste Speaks on Refugee Crisis at Pen World Voices Festival
Maaza joins writers whose work contributes to an understanding of displacement, dislocation, and collective responsibility.
Ethiopia Charges Opposition Leader Professor Bekele Gerba With Terrorism
Prosecutors have today charged 22 individuals, including prominent opposition member Bekele Gerba, with terrorism.
In Pictures: 50th Anniversary of Emperor Haile Selassie’s Historic Visit to Jamaica
Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie arrived in Kingston on Thursday to celebrate Haile Selassie’s historic visit to Jamaica in 1966.
UN: 500 Migrants Drown in Mediterranean
CNN As many as 500 migrants may have died when a large ship sank in the Mediterranean last week between…
David Krut NYC Presents Endale Desalegn
Endale Desalegn is the second Ethiopian artist to be featured by the U.S-based alternative arts institution this Spring.
U.S. Senators Condemn Ethiopia’s Crackdown on Civil Society
United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations Press Release Cardin, Rubio, Colleagues Condemn Ethiopia’s Crackdown on Civil Society WASHINGTON –…
Legendary Musician Prince Dies at 57
VOA News Last updated on: April 21, 2016 American pop icon Prince has died at the age of 57. The…
Trump and Clinton Win New York Primary
The New York Times Updated: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Donald J. Trump wrested back control of the Republican presidential race…
Ethiopians Sweep 2016 Boston Marathon
USA TODAY April 18, 2016 Ethiopian runners sweep men’s, women’s titles at Boston Marathon BOSTON — Atsede Baysa only appeared…
In Gambella Death Toll Tops 200 in Cross-Border Raid By South Sudan Murle Tribe
AFP By Karim Lebhour Addis Ababa – More than 200 people were killed and over 100 children abducted by armed…
Photos: Temsalet Book Launch & Tsehai Publishers Presentation in NYC
This was part of the Tadias Salon Series and co-hosted by Tadias Magazine, Tsehai Publishers and Loyola Marymount University.
Ethiopia’s Skateboarders ‘Go Legit’
A global crowdfunding campaign, more than $35,000 (£24,600) has been raised to help build Ethiopia’s first purpose-built skatepark.
Selam Productions – Tigist Schmidt Curates Films for African Diaspora
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Friday, April 15th, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — Last Spring Selam Productions organized a…
These Runners Take Inspiration From Boston Marathon Champion Lelisa Desisa
PRI By Jeb Sharp They’re both 18, both high-school seniors in Massachusetts, both headed into their final season on the…
Temsalet: 64 Profiles of Ethiopian Women Role Models — NYC Book Launch April 16
The women featured in the book range in age from their 20s to 90s, and include many firsts in their professions.
Process and Progression: Solo Exhibition by Leikun Nahusenay at Addis Fine Art
Addis Fine Art Gallery will feature Leikun Nahusenay’s Process and Progression exhibit from April 16th – June 11th, 2016.
Twitter, WhatsApp Down in Oromia Area
Bloomberg April 12, 2016 Internet messaging applications such as WhatsApp haven’t worked for more than a month in parts of…
Interview With Hanna M. Kebbede, CEO of Emahoy Music Foundation
Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru’s life is full of teaching moments for young people and artists and will soon be featured in a new film.
Tadias Hosts Temsalet Book Launch & Tsehai Publishers at Schomburg
Temsalet features photographic portraits of sixty-four phenomenal Ethiopian women. Join us at the book launch in Harlem.
U.S. Election: Trump’s Wisconsin Loss Increases Chance of Contested Convention
VOA News By Ken Bredemeier April 06, 2016 The chance of a rare contested Republican presidential nominating convention is growing…
How DC Native Kenny Allen Moved to Ethiopia
“I felt that I could make a difference and have the mental space to continue to create” says Kenny regarding his decision to move to Addis.
Getatchew Mekurya Passed Away at Age 81
Getatchew Mekurya was also part of the historic outdoor Ethiopian concert at Lincoln Center here in New York City in 2008.
The Obamas Refuse to Give in to Haters
It’s no secret that America’s first family has received an unprecedented number of threats over the past seven years.
The Ethio-jazz Revival in Addis Ababa
The Guardian By Oliver Gordon I’m submerged in a heaving, sweaty mass of bodies, all singing, dancing, clapping along to…
Ethiopia Land-Protest: More Than 2,600 People Arrested in Last Three Weeks
Reuters BY AARON MAASHO Ethiopia opposition say land-protest arrests aimed at deterring future demonstrations ADDIS ABABA — An Ethiopian opposition…
SEED Announces 2016 Honorees
SEED will hold its 24th awards ceremony in the Washington, D.C. area on May 29th, 2016 at College Park Marriot Hotel in Hyattsville, Maryland.
Julie Mehretu: A Trailblazing Artist Honored with Skowhegan Medal of Painting
Julie Mehretu will be honored by the prestigious U.S. arts institution, The Skowhegan School of Painting, on April 26th, 2016.
Meet the Dibabas: The Fastest Family on the Planet
With Rio on the horizon, the focus is on Tirunesh and Genzebe. Tirunesh is returning after taking a year off to raise her son.
Review of Bewketu Seyoum Book “KeAmen Bashager”
Tadias Magazine By Berhane Tadese | Edited by Tadias Staff Published: Wednesday, March 30th, 2016 New York — In his…
NYC Medhanialem Church 2nd Annual “Kebre Baal”
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Monday, March 28th, 2016 New York (TADIAS) — One of the oldest Ethiopian churches…
BBC on Emperor Tewodros II (Audio)
BBC Emperor Tewodros II is one of the towering figures of modern Ethiopian history. He tried to unify and modernise…
The Art of Independent Cinema with Filmmaker Haile Gerima
A community based filmmaking workshop led by award winning producer and director Haile Gerima will be held in L.A. next week.
Unrest in Ethiopia: Grumbling & Rumbling
The Economist | From the print edition Months of protests are rattling a fragile federation ADDIS ABABA — AN OUTBREAK…
Bethlehem Abera Gronneberg , Founder of ‘uCodeGirl,’ Wins Bush Fellowship
Bethlehem strives to decrease gender disparity in the tech sector.
The Maigenet Shifferraw Women’s Education Fellowship Launched
The fellowship provides scholarship and seed money for those researching topic affecting Ethiopian women and children.
Rolling Stone Endorses Hillary: “It’s hard not to love Bernie, But Anger is not a plan”
Rolling Stone BY JANN S. WENNER March 23, 2016 It’s hard not to love Bernie Sanders. He has proved to…
President Obama Makes Historic Trip to Cuba: Full Coverage
President Obama made the historic visit to Cuba to make Washington’s new approach toward Cuba essentially irreversible.
CNN on Artist Fikru Gebremariam
From China, Paris to the U.S., Ethiopian artist Fikru Gebremariam keeps the roots of his culture deep within his art.
Film on Ethiopian Nun Composer Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou
Although Emahoy had published vinyl records in the 70s it was her solo compositions in Ethiopiques 21 that made her world famous.
Blacks Proud of Obama’s Presidency (NYT)
African-Americans around the country say they are counting down end of Obama’s term with pride, sadness and a looming despair.
Hillary, Trump in Command of US Election
VOA News By William Gallo Last updated on: March 16, 2016 MIAMI — Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton…
ECMAA NYC Presents Book-Talk at Bunna Cafe with Author Bewketu Seyoum
Bewketu Seyoum’s new book ‘KeAmen Bashager’ includes humorous & satirical historical accounts as well as travel and political anecdotes.
DC Nightlife: Dawit Eklund’s Dance Floor
US-born Dawit Eklund who spent time — in Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan – is DC’s most exciting music producers.
Anti-Doping Agency Targets Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the latest to have its credibility questioned after it was announced last month that six athletes, some of them are under investigation for doping.
Three Ethiopian Films to be Featured at 2016 New African Film Festival in DC Area
Three Ethiopian films – Lamb, Price of Love, and Crumbs – are featured at this year’s AFI Silver New African Film Festival.
In Addis Ababa, Students Demand End to Police Crackdowns in Rare Protest
Reuters By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA – Dozens of university students protested in Ethiopia’s capital on Tuesday, demanding an end…
Schomburg Center Presents Haile Gerima
Ashes & Embers will be screened on March 9th at the Schomburg Center followed by Q&A with filmmaker Haile Gerima.
Bloomberg Reporter, Freelancer Detained While Covering Protests in Oromia Region
Newsweek BY CONOR GAFFEY Two journalists and a translator were arbitrarily detained for 24 hours on Thursday when reporting on…
U.S. Election Update: Michigan Goes to Sanders in Upset; Trump Wins 3 States
The New York Times By PATRICK HEALY and JONATHAN MARTIN Updated: MARCH 8, 2016 Donald J. Trump easily dispatched his…
Spotlight: Five Ethiopian Artists Exhibiting in NYC This Weekend
Five Ethiopian artists are exhibiting their work this weekend in New York City.
Aïda Muluneh’s First Solo Exhibition at David Krut Projects
Aida Muluneh’s new exhibit entitled “The World is 9” opens at David Krut Projects gallery in NYC on March 3rd, 2016.
UPDATE: ‘Super Saturday’ Vote Results
The Associated Press Last updated on: March 06, 2016 WICHITA, Kan. — In a split decision, Ted Cruz and Donald…
Adwa: Genesis of Unscrambled Africa
This week marks the 120th anniversary of Ethiopia’s historic victory at the Battle of Adwa on March 1st, 1896.
Ancient Writings of Ethiopia (CNN)
CNN Inside Africa Unlock the secrets of Ge’ez: an ancient, nearly forgotten language from the Horn of Africa that’s being…
Ethiopia Confirms 9 Athletes Under Investigation for Doping
Associated Press By ELIAS MESERET ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – The general secretary of Ethiopia’s anti-doping agency says nine of the…
Tribute to Women’s Rights Advocate Dr. Maigenet Shifferraw
Dr. Maigenet Shifferraw was an unequivocal champion of women’s rights and helped establish the Center for the Rights of Ethiopian Women.
Mikael Seifu Among 25 Artists From Around The World You Need To Know
Seifu’s new EP, Zelalem, is scheduled to be released on March 4th by RVNG in both digital & vinyl along with a mixtape cassette.
L.A. City Attorney Mike Feuer to Host Ethiopian Community Forum
Bring questions, concerns and ideas. Invite friends, family, and colleagues” says the Office of Los Angeles City Attorney.
Ethiopia’s Women’s Soccer Team (Lucy) and the Seattle Reign to Forge Partnership
Press Release U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa – The Ethiopian Football Federation and representatives of one of America’s leading professional women’s…
Professor Lemma Senbet Leads AERC to Top Global Index Ranking
In the 2015 Global Index AERC was ranked among the top under the ‘Best Development and ‘Most Independent Think Tanks.
U.S. Election: Hillary Wins in Nevada, Trump Solidifies Lead in South Carolina
VOA News By Cindy Saine Last updated on: February 20, 2016 Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Saturday won…
Meet Minnesota Teen Hordofa Burka, Winner of Horatio Alger Scholarship
Twin Cities Pioneer Press By MAJA BECKSTROM February 19, 2016 During his freshman year at Como Park High School in…
Afripedia Screens Three Episodes of Docu-Series at Harlem’s Schomburg Center
Afripedia’s complete film series is scheduled to be released on its online platform in September 2016.
Where to Find DC’s New Little Ethiopia
The Washington Post By Elizabeth Chang February 18th, 2016 Washington’s ethnic enclaves have moved over the years, as transportation, suburbanization…
President Obama to travel to Cuba in March
VOA News By William Gallo Last updated on: February 18, 2016 WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama confirmed Thursday that he…
Genzebe Sets New Indoor World Record
Genzebe Dibaba broke an indoor world record in Stockholm on Wednesday, beating a record that had stood for 26 years.
The Weeknd Wins Two Grammys
The Ethiopian-Canadian singer-songwriter received the 2016 prize for Best R&B Performance and Best Urban Contemporary Album.
In Boston, Meseret Defar Runs World-Leading Time After a Long Absence
Two-time Olympic champion Meseret Defar made a triumphant return in Boston on Sunday in her first race in more than 2 years.
2016 Armory Show: African Perspective Features Ethiopian Artist Emanuel Tegene
Artist Emanuel Tegene’s artwork will be featured at the 2016 Armory Show as part of this year’s focus on African perspectives.
Election 2016: Year of The Outsiders
MSNBC BY LAWRENCE O’DONNELL In the ‘Year of the Outsiders’, American politics has never seen anything quite like the Donald…
New Hampshire Primary: Trump Wins, Hillary ‘Feels the Bern’
VOA News By William Gallo Last updated on: February 10, 2016 MANCHESTER, N.H. — Democratic socialist Bernie Sanders and outspoken…
Screening: If Only I Were That Warrior
The screening is presented in collaboration with Casa Italiana and the NYU Department of Italian Studies.
11 Samples From ‘Éthiopiques’: A Brief History of Ethio-Jazz Cultural Exchange
The Éthiopique series is a compilation of largely forgotten songs from an extraordinary period of musical experimentation.
David Mesfin Behind Hyundai Super Bowl 50 Commercial
David Mesfin’s entertaining Super Bowl commercial, ‘The Chase,’ features Hyundai’s voice-activated remote start technology.
When Technology-Inspired Fashion Meets Architecture: Azmara Asefa’s Runway Collection
Azmara Asefa’s collection was featured in the Phoenix Fashion Week and selected as one of 13 best emerging designers in the U.S
Mulatu Astatke’s Rousing Borderless Jazz
The Guardian By John Fordham Nobody fuses the sounds and rhythms of African, American and European music the way Mulatu…
2 February 1965: Ethiopia Welcomes England’s Queen Elizabeth
England’s Queen Elizabeth II received a leonine welcome at the start of a week’s state visit to Ethiopia in February 1965.
In Iowa Trump Defeated, Hillary Wins
VOA News By William Gallo Updated on: February 02, 2016 DES MOINES, IOWA — Senator Ted Cruz defeated billionaire Donald…