Ethiopian Duo Endeshaw Negesse & Berhane Dibaba Win 2015 Tokyo Marathon
IAAF Ethiopian runners Endeshaw Negesse and Berhane Dibaba took the honours at the 2015 Tokyo Marathon, an IAAF Gold Label…
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When Fascists Tried to Remake Ethiopia
The American Conservative By JONATHAN COPPAGE When Mussolini’s army invaded and ultimately occupied Ethiopia, the Italian fascists did more than…
AERC Named World’s Most Transparent Think Tank
“We are delighted with this top transparency ranking,” Dr. Lemma, Senbet AERC’s Executive Director, said in a statement.
Zon 9 Bloggers Not Forgotten (BBC News)
The hashtag #FreeZone9Bloggers continues to be used as the trial for the bloggers and journalists continue in Ethiopia.
How a Trip to Ethiopia Shattered Stereotypes, Spurred Documentary
The Seattle Times By Sarah Stuteville Many Americans think in broad, and often grim, generalizations about Ethiopia specifically and Africa…
Why Immigrant Rights Advocates Aren’t Worried About Texas Judge’s Ruling
New America Media By Elena Shore A federal judge this week blocked Obama’s executive actions from going into effect, a…
Genzebe Dibaba Sets 5000m Indoor Record
Genzebe Dibaba set the world record for the indoor 5,000-meters last Thursday in Stockholm, Sweden.
Amharic Hip-hop Finds its Voice in Ethiopia
Rapping in Amharic remains an underground part of Ethiopia’s music scene.
Lincoln Center & Pace University Present The Nile Project in New York
The Nile Project uses music to engage audience with the cultural, social, & environmental challenges of the world’s longest river.
Ebola-Hit Nations Aim for No New Cases
The three West African countries hardest hit by Ebola have set a target of reducing new cases to zero within 60 days.
US Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Obama Immigration Directives (Video)
A U.S. federal judge in Texas has issued a ruling that temporarily blocks President Obama’s executive order on immigration.
Fox News Visits LA’s Little Ethiopia
Fox News explores the numerous ethic population centers of Los Angeles, California including Little-Ethiopia.
As Election Nears, Increased Focus on the State of Media in Ethiopia
[View the story “International Press Coverage: The State of Media in Ethiopia” on Storify] — Join the conversation on Twitter…
Aurora Delegates Head to Adama, Ethiopia
Aurora Sentinel By RACHEL SAPIN AURORA | The card game is called “Five Tricks.” There is no talking allowed and…
Crumbs: ‘Outlandish & Imaginative’ Sci-Fi Romance Film From Ethiopia
The film premiered this month at the 2015 Rotterdam International Film Festival in the Netherlands.
Djibouti, Ethiopia Accuse Eritrea of Sabotaging Stability
Bloomberg By Paul Richardson Ethiopia and Djibouti accused Eritrea of sabotaging regional stability, a charge denied by the Horn of…
Letter to the Editor: Re: Feb. 9 Washington Post Editorial “Ethiopia’s Stifled Press”
The Washington Post Letter to the Editor By Tesfaye Wolde The writer is a counselor for public diplomacy and communication…
NED Presents Ethiopian Statesman & Scholar Dr. Negasso Gidada
Dr. Gidada’s presentation is entitled “A Constitution for a Multinational Democratic State-Nation: The Case of Ethiopia.”
Friends of Selamneh Techane Raising Money to Send Body Back to Ethiopia
Global News By Richard Dooley and Emily Baron Cadloff FREDERICTON – A body discovered in the attic of a Fredericton…
Ethiopia’s Stifled Press — Washington Post
The Washington Post By Editorial Board WHILE ENJOYING its status as an international development darling, Ethiopia has been chipping away…
Good Question: Where Do African Immigrants Live in US? Interactive Map
Based on U.S. Census data, the map illustrates the geographic distribution of the African Diaspora in the U.S.
Ethiopia Bets on Grand Projects – Reuters
Chinese workers and Ethiopians putting the finishing touches to a metro line that cuts through Addis Ababa.
Worku Abiy: Ethiopian Israeli Orphan Fulfills Dream of Becoming IDF Officer
Ynetnews By Omri Efraim Among hundreds of excited cadets at an officer training course graduation ceremony on Wednesday stood one…
National Geographic: Ethiopian Shade Coffee Is World’s Most Bird Friendly
A new study found high biodiversity on traditional coffee farms in Ethiopia.
Sudden Flowers by Maaza Mengiste
Maaza Mengiste features the Sudden Flowers project in Ethiopia as documented by photographer Eric Gottesman.
Ethiopia Launches Mobile Money
Reuters By Edmund Blair ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian banks and microfinance firms are launching mobile money services, helping reach swathes…
The People’s Choice: Rough Guides Selects Ethiopia Among Top 10 Best Places 2015
Ethiopia is ranked 7th in Rough Guides’ 2015 top international destinations by its readers.
US-Africa Commercial Relationship: Time is Running Out for AGOA Reauthorization
While AGOA technically expires in September, for African companies there is less than two months left in the supply cycle.
Hand-Me-Down Sound From Ethiopia
In Ethiopia a growing number of musician mix traditional folk with UKG that they call the Ethiopiyawi electronic.
Ethiopian Wins Entrepreneur of Year Prize
Buffalo News By Emma Sapong Zelalem Gemmeda arrived in Buffalo in 2005 as a refugee from Ethiopia. The mother of…
Email Raises Questions About UK ’s Involvement in Andargachew Tsige’s Case
BBC News Emails raise query over Islington ‘terrorist’ held by Ethiopia 1 February 2015 The Ethiopian authorities have broadcast a…
At AU Meeting in Ethiopia, UN Chief Urges African Leaders Not Cling to Power
Associated Press BY ELIAS MESERET ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — The U.N. secretary-general Friday urged African leaders not to cling to…
DC Workshop on African Diaspora Marketplace Business Competition 2015
ADM supports African diaspora entrepreneurs in establishling high impact start-ups in African countries.
Egypt’s Sisi Cuts Short Ethiopia Visit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi cut short a visit to Ethiopia Friday after ISIS claimed killing 30 officers in the Sinai Peninsula.
If You Have a Meeting in Ethiopia, You Better Double Check the Time
PRI By Reporter Dalia Mortada January 30, 2015 Things always get lost in translation. Sometimes, words or phrases just cannot…
Top Energy Players Meet in Washington to Develop Obama’s Power Africa Initiative
Senior U.S. energy officials, their counterparts from African nations and private companies are meeting in D.C. this week.
On This Day 1962 Mandela Visited Ethiopian Embassy in Nigeria for Visa to Ethiopia
Mandela’s trip to Ethiopia and other African countries that year is the subject of an upcoming film entitled Mandela’s Gun.
Ethiopia Says New Railway to Djibouti to Start in Early 2016
Ethiopia expects to open a new railway line to Djibouti in early 2016, the head of the state railways said.
Bloomberg: Ethiopia Bloggers to Enter Pleas in Terrorism Case Next Week
The Zone Nine bloggers accused of plotting acts of terrorism will probably enter pleas next week, reports Bloomberg News.
Zone 9 Trial Resumes in Ethiopia
Judges in the Zone 9 case have decided to accept most of the accusations against the bloggers.
Police Attack Protesters in Addis Ababa
The Daily Journalist By Betre Yacob Police brutally attacked and dispersed peaceful demonstrators in the capital Addis Ababa on Sunday…
Sisi Goes to Addis Ababa (Opinion)
The New York Times | The Opinion Pages By ALEX DE WAAL On one of the last occasions an Egyptian…
Ethiopia’s Women Vow to Turn Tide of Violence, Rape and Murder
The Guardian William Davison in Addis Ababa Tuesday 27 January 2015 Tejnesh Leweg’neh, a 15-year-old from Ethiopia’s mountainous northern Shoa…
Post-Ebola Plan Needed to Avert “Double Disaster” in West Africa
A post-Ebola “Marshall Plan” should address three urgent needs: cash for families, jobs and basic services, Oxfam said Tuesday.
Castro Breaks Silence on Ties With US
Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro ended his long silence over his country’s restoration of diplomatic ties with the United States.
Snowstorm Sweeps Northeastern US
VOA News January 27, 2015 A massive winter storm dropped up to 60 centimeters of snow in some parts of…
U.S. Exhibition Highlights the Vibrant Art and Storied History of Ethiopian Icons
Ethiopian icons and artifacts from the 16th century on display include illuminated manuscripts.
UK Diplomats Clash Over Andargachew Tsege
The Daily Mail By Ian Birrell An explosive row has erupted between diplomats and Ministers over their reluctance to help…
First US-Cuba Talks Conclude in Havana
The first round of talks this week came a month after it was announced that the United States and Cuba were normalizing diplomatic and trade ties after more than 50 years.
‘Ethiopia’s Media Crackdown is Bad News for Africa’ (The Guardian)
The Guardian By Simon Allison It’s not easy being a journalist in Ethiopia. In fact, it’s nearly impossible, according to…
Double Delight for Ethiopia in Dubai Marathon
World Running Jan. 23, 2015 Lemi Berhanu was the unexpected winner of the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon, an IAAF Gold…
In Ethiopia’s Omo Valley, The ‘Hipsters’ Have A Unique Style All Their Own (Video)
The stylish men and women of the Omo Valley of Ethiopia have caught the attention of fashion photographers.
HRW Accuses Ethiopia of Journalist Crackdown Ahead of Elections
A new report by Human Rights Watch accuses the government of systematically cracking down on media ahead of May elections.
Ethiopia Media Being Decimated (HRW)
Human Rights Watch JANUARY 22, 2015 (Nairobi) – The Ethiopian government’s systematic repression of independent media has created a bleak…
Obama’s Biggest State of the Union Zinger
NBC News By Aliyah Frumin In front of the new, Republican-controlled Congress, a forceful and determined President Obama used his…
From Ethiopia to Israel to Harlem: Q&A with Beejhy Barhany, Owner of Tsion Cafe
Tsion Cafe is a space for community gatherings where you can enjoy good food and get a cultural grounding to all things Harlem.
Ethiopia’s Coffee Rank Among Best (Video)
VOA News By Marthe van der Wolf January 21, 2015 ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s coffee has been ranked as the…
Ambassador Samantha Power Updates African Diaspora On Ebola Crisis Response
PRESS RELEASE U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Public Affairs The State Department’s Bureau of Public Affairs recently hosted a…
Leaked Report Says World Bank Violated Its Own Rules In Ethiopia
The Huffington Post By Sasha Chavkin 01/20/2015 The World Bank repeatedly violated its own rules while funding a development initiative…
World Bank: Poverty in Ethiopia Down 33 Percent Since 2000
PRESS RELEASE The world bank January 20, 2015 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia – Agricultural growth was the main driver of poverty…
Israeli Company to Construct Solar-Hybrid Power Plants in Ethiopia
Homestrings.com The hybrid plant adjusts itself to a variety of weather conditions, utilizing both solar energy and biofuels. The Ethiopian…
US & Cuba Hold Historic Talks in Havana
In historic talks in Havana this week, the United States and Cuba will discuss lifting travel restrictions and opening embassies.
Ethiopians Win 2015 Houston Marathon
Houston Chronicle By Dale Robertson Yebrgual Arage’s personal-best time a year ago in the Chevron Houston Marathon gained her a…
Azarias Reda, GOP’s Chief Data Officer, On Forbes 30 Under 30
The Chief Data Officer for the Republican party, Azarias Reda, named one of this year’s 30 under 30 by Forbes Magazine.
US Observes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
VOA News January 19, 2015 Americans across the country are pausing Monday to observe the federal holiday marking the birthday…
Spectacular Photos of Timket Festival
Here are some amazing Timket celebration photos from Gondar & Lalibela.
Julie Mehretu Awarded 2015 Medal of Arts by U.S. State Department
Julie is one of 7 artists recognized for outstanding commitment to the Art in Embassies program & international cultural exchange.
British MPs to Visit Ethiopia in Bid to Secure Release of Andy Tsege
A delegation of British MPs will visit Ethiopia next month in a bid to secure the release of Andargachew “Andy” Tsege.
Ethiopia: Two Britons Jailed for Terrorism
Associated Press Jan 15, 2015 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — An Ethiopian radio station says a court has sentenced two British…
Tigray Region of Ethiopia Focuses on Reducing Trachoma in 2015
VOA News By Kim Lewis January 15, 2015 7:51 AM The federation of NGOs known as Light for the World…
Paris Attack: African Newspapers Apologise for Publishing Cartoon Cover
BBC News 15 January 2015 Two African newspapers have apologised for publishing Charlie Hebdo’s cover depicting the Prophet Muhammad, after…
Ethiopian Opposition Faces Difficulty in Entering Upcoming Elections
Ethiopian opposition parties say they are facing roadblocks in their efforts to register for the May elections.
In France Citizens Flock to Buy Charlie Hebdo in Support of Free Speech
The New York Times By David Carr For people who are supporters of not just free speech but newspapers, too,…
Pictures: Taitu Hotel A Precious National Treasure Burns in Ethiopia
Many of the hotel’s rooms, its historic pieces, a bank office and Jazz club were completely burned down.
Eat, Drink & Be Literary 2015 Featuring Acclaimed Writer Dinaw Mengestu
Dinaw Mengestu is a recipient of the 2012 MacArthur Foundation genius grant and author of three novels.
Cuba Releases Political Prisoners
VOA News January 12, 2015 The U.S. government said Cuba has released 53 of its political prisoners, complying with a…
Historic Taitu Hotel Sustains Fire Damage
Addis Ababa’s first hotel Itegue Taitu Hotel sustained serious fire damage on Sunday, January 11th, 2015.
Think Africa’s New Coffee Culture? Ethiopia Has Been Doing That for Centuries
Mail & Guardian Africa By SAMANTHA SPOONER KALDI was an Ethiopian goat herder from Kaffa who is said to have…
Accra: Ethiopian Cargo Plane Crash-Lands
Sahara Reporter JAN 10, 2015 Eyewitness accounts say the plane skidded off the runway in the process of landing at…
Missing Teen in Canada Back With Family
Winnipeg Free Press By: Carol Sanders An Ethiopian girl who went missing on her first day of school in Canada…
African Elections in 2015: A Year of Promise and Peril
2015 is a critical year in the governance and political landscape of Africa, with 14 legislative and presidential elections.
The Role of Civil Society in 2015 Ethiopia Elections: Women Conference in DC
The 4th annual International Conference of Ethiopian Women is calling for presentation proposals by Jan 30th deadline
Folio Prize Longlist: Dinaw Mengestu
Books Live The £40,000 prize was initiated last year, unofficially as a more literary alternative to the Man Booker Prize.…
Ethiopia’s Bazu Worku & Fatuma Sado Head Houston Marathon Field
Houston Chronicle By Dale Robertson Bazu Worku will return to attempt a rare three-peat in the 43rd Chevron Houston Marathon,…
French Police Kill 3 Gunmen to End Hostage Crises
VOA News By Lisa Bryant January 09, 2015 PARIS—French authorities say the two armed suspects in this week’s Charlie Hebdo…
Kumera Genet Reviews Rebel Music: Youth Led Social Movements and Their Sounds
The Huffington Post By Kumera Genet Hisham Aidi’s book, Rebel Music: Race, Empire, and the New Muslim Youth Culture, newly…
US Updates African Diaspora on Ebola Response
State Department provides update to African Diaspora communities on U.S. Ebola efforts.
Ethiopian Christians Celebrate Christmas
Ethiopians celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, January 7th.
A 40-Day Vegan Fast, Then, At Last, A January Christmas Feast
Ethiopians celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, January 7th.
Liccardo Inaugurated Mayor of San Jose
The new San Jose, California Mayor Sam Liccardo officially takes office today.
Teen From Ethiopia Goes Missing During First Day of School In Winnipeg, Canada
Sun News Network By KRISTIN ANNABLE | QMI AGENCY WINNIPEG – Police are looking for a 17-year-old girl, newly arrived…
Army of Women Educates on Trachoma in Ethiopia
VOA News By Kim Lewis January 06, 2015 6:10 AM An army of women” in Ethiopia has been recruited to…
The Zone9 Trial Adjourned for 15th Time
Tadias Magazine News Update Monday, January 5th, 2015 New York (TADIAS) — The trial of the Zone 9 Bloggers and…
Model & Designer Hiwot Bekele Represents Ethiopia at 63rd Miss Universe Pageant
Hiwot Bekele will represent Ethiopia at the annual Miss Universe Pageant on January 25th, 2015 in Florida.
Pope Francis Names 20 New Cardinals, Including Head of Ethiopian Catholic Church
BBC News Pope Francis has named 20 new cardinals, including churchmen from Tonga, Ethiopia and Myanmar. Fifteen of the new…
Tsion Cafe in Harlem Combines Ethiopian & American Cuisine with Community Art
Tsion Cafe in Harlem will launch the Art at Tsion Series this month featuring four up-and-coming artists.
From Ethiopia to Sweden and New York: A Chef’s Three-Country Odyssey to Stardom
The Wall Street Journal profiles Marcus Samuelsson’s journey From Ethiopia to NYC’s Harlem.
Who is Gedion Zelalem and Why Do Soccer Fans Care that He’s a U.S. Citizen?
USA Today By NATE SCOTT On Tuesday morning American soccer fans got very excited indeed when the Washington Post’s Steve…
Ethiopia Denies Pilots’ Defection to Kenya
World Bulletin / Turkey The Ethiopian government on Friday denied reports about the defection of four Air Force pilots to…
In US New Minimum Wage Laws Take Effect
VOA News About 2.4 million low-paid workers in the United States are getting a pay raise on New Year’s Day…