Tom Hucker Still Ahead After First Absentee Vote Count in Maryland Primary
Tom Hucker extended his margin in the Montgomery County primary race after the first set of absentee ballots were counted.
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African Leaders Vote to Give Themselves Immunity From War Crimes and Genocide
African leaders have voted to give themselves immunity from prosecution for crimes against humanity and genocide.
Will Ethiopia’s New Sovereign Credit Rating Increase Foreign Investment?
Brookings Institution Blog By Temesgen Deressa and Amadou Sy July 2, 2014 Last month, Moody’s Investors Service assigned a debut…
The Struggle for a Free Press in Africa
Aljazeera America By Mohamed Keita In Africa, the past few months have offered troubling optics of journalists on trial for…
SummerStage Presents: Teddy Afro, Noura Seymali, HaHu Dance Crew
The free outdoor concert will take place at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park. Doors open at 2:00 PM.
DC Cab Drivers Fed up With City’s ‘Abuses’
PRI By Naomi Gingold Addis Gebreselassi is a taxi driver in Washington, DC. Like a lot of other immigrant drivers,…
Reporters Without Borders on the Dismissal of 20 State Journalists in Ethiopia
RSF Mon, 30 Jun 2014 Reporters Without Borders condemns last week’s politically-motivated dismissal of 20 journalists from Oromia Radio and…
BRAZIL 2014: The Best World Cup Ever?
By Andrew Palczewski | VOA News 2 July, 2014 In the lead-up to the 2014 World Cup, there were fears…
Doublethink in Punditry (Opinion)
The New York Times By Paul Krugman A belated reaction to Mark Thoma’s comments on Barry Ritholtz [What’s the Penalty…
Ethiopian Pianist Girma Yifrashewa at Bethesda Blues and Jazz Club
Ethiopian pianist and composer Girma Yifrashewa will perform in Bethesda, Maryland on July 30th.
Harar: The City of Beer And Mosques (BBC)
BBC New By Aidan O’Donnell As holy cities go, Harar is a colourful one. Inside the walls of the old…
Preview: Ethiopian Movie ‘Beti and Amare’
Indie Wire BY VANESSA MARTINEZ Premiering at the Durban International Film Festival, which runs July 17 through July 27, is…
Fútbol: The Beautiful Game at LA County Museum of Art
The exhibition examines football – nicknamed “the beautiful game” – and its significance in societies around the world.
17 Indicted in NY Drug Ring Bust for Khat
New York Daily News BY OREN YANIV 17 members of an international drug ring were busted for smuggling tons of…
Ethio-Israeli Soul Singer Ester Rada Live in West Orange, New Jersey – July 1st
Ester Rada was born and raised in a small town of Kiryat Arba in the West Bank region to Jewish-Ethiopian parents.
Meriam Ibrahim: Christian Woman Jailed in Sudan Freed Again
A Christian Sudanese woman whose death sentence was overturned was detained at Khartoum airport on Tuesday.
Meron Wudneh at Miss Africa USA 2014
Meron Wudneh will represent Ethiopia at the 2014 Miss Africa USA Pageant finals on August 9th in Rockville, Maryland.
Reflection: The 60th Anniversary of Emperor Haile Selassie’s Visit to OSU
Last week Oklahoma State University commemorated the 60th anniversary of a visit to their campus by Emperor Haile Selassie.
Tom Hucker Leads in Close Primary in Maryland’s Montgomery County
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Wednesday, June 25th, 2014 Washington, D.C. (TADIAS) — Tom Hucker, a candidate for Montgomery County…
In Maryland, Ike Leggett Wins Primary Election By A Wide Margin
Montgomery County Executive Isaiah “Ike” Leggett has won by a wide margin in his primary bid for a third term.
Your Chance to Present at 9th Annual African Economic Conference in Ethiopia
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Tuesday, June 24th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) — The 2014 African Economic Conference will…
Image of the Week: Why Did the Greeks Make Ethiopian Royal Andromeda White?
The Root BY: IMAGE OF THE BLACK IN WESTERN ART ARCHIVE One of the most profound qualities of the classical…
Embassies in DC Catch World Cup Fever
VOA News By Lee Michael Katz WASHINGTON — A red sea of about 100 diplomats, family and embassy friends wearing…
Ethio-Israeli-Soul: Ester Rada Live at Madison Square Park in New York
Ethiopian-Israeli Singer Ester Rada will perform live at Madison Square Park in New York on Wednesday, June 25th.
Small Business of the Year: Little Ethiopia’s Messob Restaurant in Los Angeles
Messob Restaurant in Los Angeles was recognized as ‘Small Business of the Year’ at the 2014 California Small Business Day.
U.S. House Votes to Limit NSA Spying
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution By Ben Levin The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bipartisan amendment limiting the ability of…
Egyptian Anchorwoman Suspended After Live Row With Ethiopia Envoy
An Egyptian TV host has been suspended for arguing with Ethiopian Ambassador Mahmoud Dardir during a live show.
New York Abay Team’s BBQ Fundraiser
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Sunday, June 22nd, 2014 New York (TADIAS) — New York’s Ethiopian soccer team, Abay, is…
How Fast is Africa Really Growing?
Africa is rising, but poor data availability means that we can’t be sure by how much.
Heineken to Open New Plant in Ethiopia
The Wall Street Journal By BART KOSTER Heineken will next month open a new brewery in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in…
New York Exhibition of Recent Works by Awol Erizku (June 19 – August 15)
The exhibition entitled “The Only Way Is Up,” runs through August 15, 2014 at Hasted Kraeutler gallery in New York.
2014 Skoto Gallery Summer Show Features Work by Wosene Kosrof
Skoto Gallery’s 2014 Summer Show (June 19 – July 31, 2014) features work by Ethiopian-born painter Wosene Kosrof.
Ethiopia’s Condom Dilemma (Opinion)
Ethiopia’s most popular condom brands are usually sold well below market cost, heavily subsidized, as part of the effort to tackle problems like H.I.V., but is it working?
UN Warns of Sharp Influx of Refugees From South Sudan to Ethiopia
WFP 19 Jun 2014 ADDIS ABABA – As South Sudanese continue to flee their conflict-torn homeland, the United Nations World…
Cool Moment: Zuckerberg Enjoys Ethiopian Food at Walia Restaurant in San Jose
When it comes to authentic Ethiopian cuisine Mark Zuckerberg, Founder and CEO of Facebook, has very good taste.
Dance At Your Own Risk: Debo & Feedel Band at Artisphere in Arlington June 27th
Debo and Feedel bands are scheduled to perform at Artisphere in Arlington, Virginia on Friday June 27th.
Yetnebersh Nigussie Talks About the Challenges for the Disabled in Ethiopia
VOA News Kim Lewis June 16, 2014 The Convention on The Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which held its seventh…
Kibrom’s Tizita: Fusion of Ethiopian Folk with Jazz and Gospel Sounds
Kibrom Birhane’s debut album entitled ‘Kibrom’s Tizita’ was recently released by Tsehai Records.
54 Days in Prison and Counting for Zone 9 Bloggers and 3 Journalists
It has been 54 days since six members of the Zone Nine bloggers and three journalists were arrested in Ethiopia.
World Cup Fans Gather Atop Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (Video)
Sugarloaf Mountain is one of the iconic attractions in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil where thousands of World Cup fans gather everyday this month.
Hyundai USA Releases World Cup AD “Epic Battle” Video by Wondwossen Dikran
The latest Hyundai 2014 FIFA World Cup AD video features work by Ethiopian filmmaker Wondwossen Dikran of Activator Pictures.
The 60th Anniversary Celebration of Haile Selassie’s Visit to Oklahoma State University
On June 18th, 2014 Oklahoma State University will celebrate the 60th anniversary of Haile Selassie’s visit to the college in 1954.
Ethiopia Welcomes Egypt’s Change of Heart Over Nile Water Row
Sudan Tribune By Tesfa-Alem Tekle June 13, 2014 (ADDIS ABABA) – Ethiopia on Thursday commended Egypt’s unprecedented and an official…
Summer Fashion Highlights: African Beach Wear ‘Bantu’ by Yodit Eklund
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Thursday, June 12th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) — The New York Times highlights the…
David Mesfin: 2014 Hyundai FIFA World Cup Ad Features Work by Ethiopian Artists
The 2014 FIFA World Cup AD by Hyundai car company features work by David Mesfin, Ezra Wube and Wondwossen Dikran.
SummerStage After Party: Teddy Afro Live at B.B. King in NYC on July 5th
There will be an after party at B.B. King Blues Club in NYC following Teddy Afro’s SummerStage concert on July 5th.
“Africa Week” Proclamation by Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts
Governor Deval Patrick of Massachusetts will be declaring June 18th – June 24th as ‘Africa Week’ in Boston.
Eskinder Nega Awarded Golden Pen of Freedom at World Newspaper Congress
Eskinder Nega has been awarded the Golden Pen of Freedom as a symbol of solidarity with jailed journalists around the world.
Remember Susan Rice? She Strikes Again
By Jim Acosta, CNN Senior White House Correspondent Colleville-sur-Mer, FRANCE (CNN) — President Barack Obama’s national security adviser said Friday…
Death Threats Force San Jose Stowaway’s Mom to Flee Ethiopian Refugee Camp
An official at the Refugee Camp near Jigjiga, Ethiopia says the mother was moved from the camp for safety reasons.
Egypt’s Newly Inaugurated President Vows to Ease Tensions With Ethiopia
Egypt’s newly elected President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi said he would not allow a rift to develop between Cairo and Addis Ababa.
Regional Heads of State to Meet in Ethiopia
VOA News By Peter Clottey Updated on: June 09, 2014 Heads of state and government from the Inter-Governmental Authority on…
Oscar Winner Lupita Nyong’o Named MTV Africa 2014 Personality
AFP via New Vision June 8th, 2014 DURBAN – Oscar-winning Kenyan actress Lupita Nyong’o won the personality of the year…
Coca-Cola Issues Statement Regarding Teddy Afro’s Version of World Cup Song
The Coca-Cola Company responded to queries about the unreleased version of World Cup song by Teddy Afro.
Face2Face Africa to Honor Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu at NYC Ceremony
Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu will receive the 2014 Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship Award on July 26th.
U.S. Firm KKR Buys Rose Farm in Ethiopia
The Wall Street Journal By SIMON CLARK LONDON—For private-equity giant KKR & Co., a debut investment in Africa smells of…
Mobile Phone Internet Use Doubles in Africa
The Guardian By the end of 2014, it is forecast that there will be more than 635m mobile subscriptions in…
Sam Liccardo Wins San Jose, California Mayoral Primary Election
Sam Liccardo is on his way to a November runoff against county supervisor Dave Cortese in the race for San Jose mayor.
3 Ethiopians Killed in Virginia Car Crash
Virginia State Police have released the names of the three people killed in a crash on Interstate 81 in Virginia on Tuesday.
In Ethiopia U.S.-Africa Energy Ministerial Highlights Obama’s Power Africa Initiative
President Obama launched Power Africa nearly one year ago to double access to electricity in sub-Saharan Africa.
Why Writing Africa Off is a Mistake (CNN)
By Amina Mohammed and Hadeel Ibrahim, Special to CNN June 4th, 2014 Editor’s note: Amina Mohammed is a special adviser…
SummerStage Festival kicks off in NYC: Teddy Afro & HaHu Dance Crew on July 5th
SummerStage, New York’s annual free festival of outdoor live performances, kicks off today at Red Hook Park in Brooklyn.
Teddy Afro On Coke’s Cancellation of the Ethiopian Version of World Cup Anthem
Teddyafro.info Press Release Over the past months, we have been under intense pressures with flooding requests to reveal our positions…
From Israel Comes Anbessa Dub: Live Ethiopian Reggae at SOB’s in NYC, June 15
The Israeli Ethiopian Reggae band Zvuloon Dub System comes to SOB’s in New York June 15th,
Ethiopians Rule San Diego Half Marathon
20-year-old Ethiopian Birhane Dibaba and Solomon Deksisa won the San Diego Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday.
Yemeni People Traffickers Prey on Ethiopia Migrants Seeking Work (Bloomberg News)
Bloomberg News By William Davison Jun 1, 2014 Sintayehu Beyene left Ethiopia planning to earn money to begin a carpentry…
Poetry Magazine Editor: Maya Angelou’s Art Came From Life (VOA Interview)
VOA News By David Byrd The world is mourning the loss of poet and educator Maya Angelou, who died Wednesday…
White House Science Fair Features Ethiopian-born Student Felege Gebru
18 year old, Felege Gebru, presents a pedestrian alert system designed for use in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Tribal People Desperately Cling to Tradition in Omo Valley, Ethiopia (LA Times)
The Los Angeles Times BY AMANDA JONES With every generation, the chance to see some of the world’s last tribal…
The Remarkable Story of Ethiopian Tour Guide Firew Ayele (The West Australian)
The West Australian May 31, 2014 When Ethiopian Firew Ayele was nine years old, he was captured by soldiers from…
NYC Abay Soccer Team: San Jose 2014 Kick-off Fundraiser Party at Lalibela Today
Tadias Magazine Events News Saturday, May 31st, 2014 New York (TADIAS) — Following on their success at the 30th ESFNA…
Tadias Audio Interview With San Jose Mayoral Candidate Councilman Sam Liccardo
Polls are open in the first open San Jose mayor’s race in eight years, and the crowded field of candidates is about to get a lot smaller.
From the Birthplace of Coffee Cafe Buunni Serves Ethiopian Organic Specialty Coffee
Cafe Buunni customers enjoy certified organic specialty coffee from Ethiopia in Manhattan’s Washington Heights neighborhood.
Only in Ethiopia: Very Funny Video of A Goat Riding a Guy Riding a Bike
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Friday, May 30th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) — The following video was shot by…
Youths of Shasha: A Film Made in Shashamane at 2014 Sheba Film Festival
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Friday, May 30th, 2014 New York (TADIAS) — The 11th annual Sheba Film Festival got…
As the Ethiopian Film Industry Grows, So Too the No. of Female Filmmakers
As the Ethiopian film industry grows there is also a rise in the number of female filmmakers in the country.
CPJ: Another Editor Arrested in Ethiopia
Local journalists said authorities were attempting to link the paper’s publication to the deadly clashes between Oromo student protesters and security forces last month.
In Israel Jerusalem Day is Also Memorial Day for Ethiopian Jews
The memorial pays tribute to the dangerous journey that Ethiopian Jews had to take through Sudan in the 1980s & 90s.
Ethiopia May Postpone Joining WTO in 2015
Ethiopia may delay plans to join the World Trade Organization in 2015, the trade minister said.
Legendary African-American Author Maya Angelou Dies at Age 86
CNN A literary voice revered globally for her poetic command and her commitment to civil rights has fallen silent. Maya…
In a Speech at West Point President Obama Defines American Foreign Policy Approach
VOA News May 28, 2014 U.S. President Barack Obama said that American isolationism is not an option, but not every…
Genzebe Dibaba Wants More World Records: She and Coach Jama Aden Target Two Marks
Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba says she plans to break two more world records this summer.
Ethiopia’s National Day: Press Statement From Secretary of State John Kerry
Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State Washington, DC May 27, 2014 On behalf of the government and the people…
Amazing Photo: Ethiopia’s Blue Volcano
New Scientist By Clare Wilson 27 May 2014 IT’S a volcano, but not as we know it. This cerulean eruption…
Ethiopia Pushes Retail Door Ajar to Foreigners
Reuters By Richard Lough May 26, 2014 ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia has pushed the door ajar for foreign retailers keen…
Ethiopia’s Lalibela Among 19 Most Stunning Sacred Places in the World
The Huffington Post highlights Lalibela as one of the most amazing architectural marvels to see in the world.
Ethiopia Deports Head of Egypt’s Middle East News Agency in Addis Ababa
Egypt Independent Edited translation from Al-Masry Al-Youm The Egyptian Embassy in Addis Ababa sent an official note to the Ethiopian…
Mamitu Daska of Ethiopia Wins 4th Elite Women’s Bolder Boulder Title in Colorado
Denver Post By Daniel Petty May 26th, 2014 BOULDER — Mamitu Daska is unquestionably the current queen of the Bolder…
Ethiopia’s Yemane Tsegay Runs the Fastest Marathon Ever on Canadian Soil
Yemane Tsegay won the the Scotiabank Ottawa Marathon on Sunday running the fastest marathon ever on Canadian soil.
Opinion: How Obama’s So-Called Foreign Policy Critics Ignore Context & Facts
PoliticusUSA By: Hrafnkell Haraldsson Ross Douthat says of the man who ended two long wars, killed America’s most relentless enemy…
DC Africa Day to be Commemorated with Grants to Eight Organizations
The first-ever African Community Grant Program awards $100,000 in funding to eight community-based organizations.
Kefelegn Alemu Worku: Amazing Tale of Derg Prison Torturer Sentenced in Denver
Colorado Springs Independent BY BRYCE CRAWFORD FRI, MAY 23, 2014 Today, the U.S. Attorney’s office for the state of Colorado…
A Notorious Derg Era Jail Guard Sentenced to 22 Years in U.S. Prison
Kefelgn Alemu Worku was given the maximum possible sentence last Friday in federal court in Denver.
San Jose Mayoral Candidate Liccardo Releases Amharic Campaign Literature
Councilman Sam Liccardo has released an Amharic campaign literature entitled Sam Liccardoen Yitewawequ.
Ethiopia’s Independent Publishers May Face Another Hurdle
Ethiopian authorities in the Communications Ministry are preparing a new system to control the distribution of print media.
UN Says People Living Longer Worldwide: In Ethiopia Life Expectancy Rises To 64 Years
UN News Center By UN News Service People everywhere are living longer, the United Nations health agency today reported, mostly…
Nigerian Militant Group Boko Haram Blacklisted by the United Nations
VOA News May 22, 2014 3:22 PM The United Nations Security Council has imposed sanctions against Nigerian Islamist group Boko…
Obama Startles and Delights Tourists During Stroll Through Washington (Video)
Forget the Motorcade: President Obama decides to walk through D.C. instead of riding in his limo Wednesday.
US Lawmakers Take Action to Curb Human Trafficking
VOA News Photo: AFP By Cindy Saine CAPITOL HILL — Many Americans think of human trafficking as a problem that…
Bill Clinton, Marcus Samuelsson Unveil Harlem EatUp! Food Festival
Clinton predicted the festival organized by Marcus Samuelsson will create economic benefits for Harlem for years to come.