Ethiopia Dam Project Could Start Power Generation by June – Official
Azeb Asnake, chief executive of the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, says 88 percent Gibe 3 has been completed.
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Local Ethiopians Miss Out as Big Agriculture Firms Struggle in Gambella
Commercial farming is running into problems in Gambella – and local communities are reaping few benefits.
Celebrating the New Year Around the World
People around the world welcomed the New Year with fireworks, glitter, song and dance, and well-wishing.
Foreign Ministry Denies 70 Ethiopian Migrants Died in Yemen Boating Accident
World Bulletin / Turkey Ethiopian authorities have denied media reports about the drowning of around 70 Ethiopian migrants off Yemen’s…
People of Ethiopia’s Omo Valley Inspire Dolce & Gabbana 2015 Collection
The Bana people of Ethiopia’s Omo Valley inspire 2015 catwalk fashion.
New Year’s Eve at Queen of Sheba NYC
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) – Queen of Sheba Ethiopian restaurant in…
US Foreign Policy Battles Loom Between Obama, Republican-led Congress (Video)
VOA News Updated: December 30, 2014 Some of President Barack Obama’s loudest critics on foreign policy will have new powers…
Tadias Year in Review: 2014 in Pictures
Here are the top news stories of 2014 in photos. We wish all of you the best in the new year!
CPJ: Ethiopian Journalists Must Choose Between Being Locked up or Locked Out
CPJ By Nicole Schilit/Journalist Assistance Associate A sharp increase in the number of Ethiopian journalists fleeing into exile has been…
From Chicago to Ethiopia: Dr. Gelila Goba Improving the State of Women’s Health
Chicago Tribune By Bonnie Miller Rubin Dr. Gelila Goba hasn’t forgotten where she came from. Instead of joining a comfortable…
Ethiopia: Booming Business, Underpaid Workers
Al Jazeera By Simona Foltyn Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Lunch break is over at the Huajian shoe factory and workers…
Briton killed in Ethiopian Shooting ‘Accident’
The Telegraph A 47-year-old British tourist was killed in a church in a northwestern Ethiopia after a man accidentally fired…
Lemma Guya: Strong at 87
Renowned painter Lemma Guya has completed portraits the OAU founders to be displayed at the AU headquarters.
Ethiopian Pilot Hijacks Military Helicopter, Lands in Eritrea
Associated Press Dec 23, 2014 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The Ethiopian Defense Ministry charges that a pilot hijacked to Eritrea…
Ten Arts & Culture Stories of 2014
We look back at some of the top arts and culture stories that captured our attention in 2014. Happy New Year!
Zemedeneh Negatu Among Africa’s Top 15 CEOs to Watch in 2015
African Business magazine names Zemedeneh Negatu among Africa’s top 15 CEOs to watch in 2015.
Former US Diplomat Calls for Free, Fair Elections in Ethiopia (VOA Interview)
VOA News By James Butty Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen said Ethiopia should not…
PM Hailemariam: African Nations Should be More Engaged in Ebola Fight
AFP Addis Ababa – African nations need to be more engaged in the fight against the Ebola virus and stop…
Poll: President Obama Ends 2014 with Highest Approval Ratings of the Year
The Los Angeles Times By DAVID LAUTER Perhaps it’s just holiday cheer, but a few weeks after his party suffered…
President Obama’s Best 2014 Moments
The Root BY: DIANA OZEMEBHOYA EROMOSELE This is by no means an exhaustive list. And I’m not suggesting that there’s…
WHO: Ebola Death Toll Passes 7,500
The disease has so far killed 6,900 people & has disrupted daily life in the worst-hit nations of Liberia, Guinea & Sierra Leone.
Africans Give Back: How the U.S. African Diaspora is Fighting Ebola Back Home
The Deseret News National Edition By Kimberly Curtis The idea came to TMS Ruge one evening in September while at…
Addis Ababa Metro Set for Completion in January (Reuters)
Reuters By Aaron Maasho December 18th, 2014 ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia expects to complete the Chinese-backed construction of a $475…
Pictures: Chester Higgins’ Stunning Photos of Ethiopia & His New Project ‘Apparitions’
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Wednesday, December 17th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) – From the spectacular images of Lalibela…
2014 Census: Ethiopia Again Ranks Among the Worst Jailers of Journalists in the World
CPJ lists Ethiopia as one of of the top 10 worst jailers of journalists in the world.
U.S. to Restore Full Relations With Cuba
President Barack Obama announced the US will restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time in 50 years.
Ethiopia Holds Farewell Gala for Volunteer Doctors Headed to Ebola-Hit Countries
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Tuesday, December 16th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) – One hundred eighty-seven health professionals from…
Interview With Award-Winning Poet From Ethiopia Liyou Libsekal
Liyou Libsekal, 24, is quickly establishing herself as one of the leading member of a new generation of African poets.
From NYC to DC Tens Of Thousands Demand an End to Police Violence (Video)
The Root BY: JAMAL WATSON ‘A Movement, Not Just a Moment’: Thousands March to Call for an End to Police…
Ethiopia Habtemariam: Women In Music 2014
Billboard magazine has named Ethiopia Habtemariam as one of the year’s top women in the music industry.
The Oscar Chances of Difret & Timbuktu
Variety By Adam Dawtrey ‘Difret’ May Raise Profile of Ethiopia’s Filmmakers During Oscar Race Only one film from sub-Saharan Africa…
Sexual Violence Against Women in Ethiopia
Sexual violence against women in Ethiopia is relatively common. Research from 2012 found that “rape is undoubtedly one of the rampant crimes in Ethiopia.
Ericsson to Take Part of Ethio Telecom Deal
Reuters Dec 11, 2014 Addis Ababa — Swedish telecom group Ericsson is set to sign a contract with Ethiopia to…
Artists for Charity (AFC) 8th Annual Holiday Art Auction at Impact Hub DC
Proceeds go to support AFC projects in Ethiopia including the AFC Children´s Home and the Community Outreach program.
Effective ‘Difret’ Looks at Abhorrent Practice in Ethiopia – LA Times
Zeresenay Berhane Mehari, a USC film school grad, delves into abduction of girls to be brides in Ethiopia.
In DC, Congressional Staffers Walk Out Protesting Garner & Brown Decisions
NBC News The protests over the lack of indictments in the Eric Garner and Michael Brown cases have expanded to…
Ethiopian Opposition Activists Bailed After Poll-Protest Arrests
Bloomberg News By William Davison December 11, 2014 Ethiopian authorities released on bail about 80 activists, including the head of…
New Documentary by Dan Rather Looks at “The Shameful Side of International Adoption”
Light of Days Stories Blog By Maureen McCauley Evans Dan Rather hosted an in-depth show on AXS TV called “Unwanted…
Miss World 2014 Underway in London: A Look at Miss Ethiopia Yirgalem Hadish
Yirgalem Hadish won the Miss World Ethiopia title in August and is a participant at the Miss World 2014 competition in London.
Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam 42% Complete
African Globe AFRICANGLOBE – Engineer Simegnew Bekele, Project Manager of the GERD, told reporters on Saturday that the project is…
Energy Gap: Africa’s Hydropower Future
Sci Dev Net From Côte d’Ivoire in the west to Ethiopia in the east, Africa is home to some of…
Former Miss Ethiopia Atti Worku Raises $1.3 Million for School Initiative in Nazret
Seeds of Africa Foundation’s Dream School Initiative aims to provide a state-of-art education facility for Pre-K and up in Nazret.
Wayna at Brooklyn Academy of Music
Grammy nominated singer & songwriter Wayna will perform at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on Friday, December 12th.
Could Kenya Learn From Ethiopia’s Anti-Terror Strategy?
VOA News By Gabe Joselow December 09, 2014 NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenya has a security problem. Fighters from the militant…
70 Ethiopian Migrants Drown in Shipwreck
Reuters SANAA – At least 70 Ethiopians drowned when a boat used by smugglers to transport illegal migrants to Yemen…
Difret Los Angeles Premiere at Laemmle Music Hall Theater – Friday, December 12th
Difret will premiere in Los Angeles at Laemmle Music Hall Theater on Friday, December 12th.
Update: New York Attorney General Seeks Powers to Investigate Police Killings
The New York Times By JESSE McKINLEY and J. DAVID GOODMAN ALBANY — Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman of New…
U.S. Embassy Ethiopia Security Message
Press Release U.S. Embassy Addis Ababa, Ethiopia The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens that political rallies or demonstrations may occur…
Teen’s Death Spotlights Ethiopia’s NGO Law
The brutal kidnapping and gang rape of Hanna Lalango has spurred a movement against gender-based violence in Ethiopia.
A Paradigm Shift: Entrepreneurship Taking Precedence Over Public Jobs In Ethiopia
There are a number of private training institutes for prospective entrepreneurs with average cost between $45 and $110.
US Protests Against Police Continue
New York City saw a fourth night of protests Saturday over police violence against minorities.
Photo of the Week: Ethiopia From Space
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Saturday, December 6th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) – The first Italian woman in space,…
A Year in the World Without Mandela
The New York Times By ALAN COWELL It was a death long foretold that drew mourners from his own nation…
Zone9 Defense: Limits of International Law
World Policy Journal blog The international human rights system is broken – or perhaps it never worked at all. In…
US, Ethiopia Partner to Empower Women
VOA News By Pamela Dockins STATE DEPARTMENT— The U.S. is awarding $15,000 grants to five U.S. universities that are partnering…
UN Experts Urge Review of US Police Practices (Video: Day 3 of NYC Protests)
Independent experts regret that US grand juries failed to indict police officers for killing two unarmed men in separate cases.
Founder of Whiz Kids Bruktawit Tigabu
Education entrepreneur Bruktawit Tigabu launched Ethiopia’s first TV show for preschool children in 2006.
Ethiopia Starts Marketing Debut Eurobond
Bloomberg News By Robert Brand, Paul Wallace and Lyubov Pronina Ethiopia raised $1 billion in a debut international bond issue…
In Pictures: The Dibaba Sisters at the 2014 World Athletics Gala in Monaco
Genzebe Dibaba attends World Athletics Gala in Monaco as a finalist for the women’s Athlete of the Year award.
Ethio Express Grill Takes the Wait out of Ethiopian Cuisine (The Washington Post)
The Washington Post By Tim Carman The fast-casual market has already swallowed up Mexican burritos, American hamburgers, seasonal salads, Italian…
White House Urges Congress to Approve $6.2 Billion Emergency Ebola Funding
VOA News By Aru Pande WHITE HOUSE— President Barack Obama is urging U.S. lawmakers, before they leave for the holiday…
New Inquiry Needed on Eric Garner’s Death
The New York Times By THE EDITORIAL BOARD DECEMBER 3, 2014 The Staten Island grand jury must have seen the…
Interview with Tour Guide Yohannes Zeleke
Dr. Yohannes Zeleke discusses his love of history, archaeology, and showcasing cities to travelers from around the world.
Tracy Bonham to Perform at AFC NY Event
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Tuesday, December 2nd, 2014 New York (TADIAS) – Grammy-nominated singer Tracy Bonham will perform…
Ethiopia Issues Unfamiliar Investor Warning Over War and Famine (The Financial Times)
The Financial Times By Javier Blas, Africa Editor Every country tapping the global sovereign bond market details the dangers investors…
Saudi Billionaire Mohamed al-Amoudi to Invest $100 Million in Ethiopian Rice Farm
Bloomberg News By William Davison Saudi Star Agricultural Development Plc, an Ethiopian company owned by billionaire Mohamed al-Amoudi, said it…
Ferguson: Obama Calls for Honest Conversation on Police-Race-Relations
VOA News U.S. President Barack Obama is calling for millions of dollars more in federal spending to improve police forces…
Forum in Harlem on Ethiopian Migrant Rights in the Middle East – December 6th
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: Monday, December 1st, 2014 New York (TADIAS) – The Ethiopian Community Mutual Assistance Association…
Ethiopia Tests Thousands for HIV in Record Attempt
The Associated Press ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — More than 3,300 people were tested for HIV Sunday in the Ethiopian region…
Ethiopian American Fashion Designer Yodit Eklund: Tapping Into Africa’s Expertise
In July, Yodit Eklund did the unusual. She restructured her 4-year-old brand Bantu Wax to reflect the culture she grew up with.
The Great Ethiopian Run is the Most Incredible Experience
ChronicleLive By Mark Douglas Haile Gebrselassie has a problem. You wouldn’t know it from a quick glance at his famous…
Artists for Charity NYC Holiday Benefit & Art Auction – December 6th
The 2014 Artist for Charity Holiday Benefit & Art Auction will be held at Impact Hub in New York City on Saturday December 6th.
Ethiopia to Deploy 210 Volunteers to Ebola-Hit Countries Within Two Weeks
Xinhua/Shanghai Daily Nov 26,2014 ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia on Tuesday announced that it will be deploying about 210 volunteers to…
Ethiopia: $1.6 Million Grant to Fund EduCare
VOA News By Kim Lewis An education program geared towards reducing the school drop out rate for youths in Ethiopia…
In Ferguson, U.S.A, It’s Still Like 1853
The Root BY: SHAREE SILERIO Ferguson, Mo.: – Monday night, a grand jury declined to indict Ferguson, Mo., police Officer…
Ethiopian Music Star Jacky Gosee’s Debut New York Concert on Dec 13th
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Updated: Thursday, December 11th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) – Jacky Gosee is coming to NYC…
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu of Ethiopia Among Most Influential Africans of 2014
The New African Magazine has announced its annual list of ‘Most Influential Africans.’
UPDATE: Ferguson Sees Second Night of Unrest, Protests Staged Across the US
VOA News By William Gallo The midwestern U.S. town of Ferguson faced a second night of unrest and solidarity demonstrations…
Former Miss Ethiopia Atti Worku’s Dream School Initiative in Nazret, Ethiopia
On December 8th, Seeds of Africa Foundation will hold a fundraiser in New York City at the Schomburg Center in Harlem.
Exiled Ethiopian Journalist Betre Yacob
The Huffington Post By Maura Kelly It was in Bahir Dar where I first meet Betre Yacob. He was working…
Forty Years After Lucy’s Ethiopia Discovery: A Conversation with Donald Johanson
Dr. Johanson reflects on Lucy’s discovery & what his research can tell us about today’s technology-driven fast-paced world.
‘Gracias (Thank you) President Obama!’
NBC News BY SUZANNE GAMBOA WASHINGTON — Bundled in winter coats, dozens of immigrants stood in front of the White…
Ethiopian Community Center Awarded $18,000 DC Mayor’s Office African Grant
The DC Mayor’s Office on African Affairs (OAA) has announced recipients of the 2015 African community Grant .
Photo of the Week: Ethiopian Jews Celebrating the Sigd Holiday
Jewish Press Hundreds of Ethiopian Jews take part in a prayer of the Sigd holiday on the Armon Hanatziv Promenade…
Ethiopian Airlines’ Sales Hit by Ebola Fears
Ethiopian Airlines is losing around $8 million a month in sales as travelers cut back on African trips as concern about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa affects far-afield airlines, the CEO said.
Can Farming in Ethiopia be Successfully Commercialised? (Video)
BBC News There may be a property and infrastructure boom in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa, but more than…
Eritrea’s Youth ‘Fleeing for Ethiopia’ – UN
More than 5,000 Eritrean asylum seekers crossed into the Ethiopian territory in October alone,” according to UNHCR.
CBS: 135,000 Ethiopians Living in Israel
The majority of the Ethiopian population lives in two central localities – 38 percent in the Center and 24% in the South.
Obama Unveils Sweeping Immigration Reform
The president unveiled his plan during a televised primetime address, in which he outlined a plan to temporarily protect as many as 5 million from deportation,
The Yellow Movement at A.A. University Update on Abduction of Hanna Lalango
Tadias Magazine News Update Wednesday, November 19th, 2014 Ethiopia — The Yellow Movement at Addis Ababa University — an initiative…
ZTE May Lose $800m Ethiopia Deal
Ventures Africa Ericsson, Nokia May Snatch ZTE’s $800m Ethiopia Deal November 19, 2014 Sweden’s Ericsson and Finland’s Nokia are lying…
Book Review: ‘Prevail’: Personal Stories From Mussolini’s Invasion of Ethiopia
Jeff Pearce’s new book entitled Prevail shares personal accounts of heroes from Ethiopia’s victory over Mussolini.
Interview With Marcus Samuelsson
Tadias Magazine interviews Marcus Samuelsson in Washington DC Nov. 13th during his book tour.
Will the New Black Republicans in Congress Be Lawmakers — or Talk Show Hosts?
The Root BY: CHARLES D. ELLISON With all the postelection buzz about historic firsts and trailblazing black Republicans crashing Congress,…
London Man Andy Tsege Faces Death Penalty in Ethiopia (BBC Video)
BBC News 17 November 2014 The family of a north London man who is facing the death penalty in Ethiopia…
A Look at Athlete Of The Year 2014 Female Finalist From Ethiopia Genzebe Dibaba
Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia is one of the three athletes shortlisted for the women’s award this year.
38 Killed in Bus Crash in Eastern Ethiopia
World Bulletin Thirty-eight people were killed in a deadly road accident in eastern Ethiopia on Saturday. The accident took place…
AFCON 2015: Algeria 3 – 1 Ethiopia
Super Sport Algeria made it five wins from five in their 2015 African Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with their…
ZTE at Risk of Losing Ethiopia Contract
The Wall Street Journal By MATTHEW DALTON The Ethiopian government has warned ZTE Corp. that it may cancel a huge…
In Ethiopia’s Capital, a Resurgent Jazz Scene
Mama’s Kitchen is one of several venues featuring different jazz styles — from swing to acoustic, instrumental to free jazz.