Teff the Next Super Grain
The Guardian By Claire Provost and Elissa Jobson in Addis Ababa At Addis Ababa airport, visitors are greeted by pictures…
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Ethiopia Joins Somalia’s AU Force
BBC News More than 4,000 Ethiopian troops have been formally absorbed into the African Union force in Somalia. They will…
Photos: Meklit Hadero at Artisphere in DC
Meklit Hadero was on an East coast tour this month making stops at Artisphere in Washington DC and at Joe’s Pub New York.
Obama to Host Africa Summit in Washington
President Barack Obama will host a summit with African leaders in a bid to strengthen trade and investment ties with the continent.
In Pictures: Timket in Gondar
AFP photographer Carl de Souza travels to Gondar to document Timket.
Egypt May Take Nile Dam Dispute With Ethiopia to UN
Al-Monitor After all attempts to solve the Egyptian-Ethiopian crisis over the Renaissance Dam at the negotiating table ended in failure…
Made in Ethiopia: Fashion Retailer H&M Looks to Sub-Saharan Africa for Suppliers
H&M is looking to Ethiopia as a possible new country in which it will produce clothing for its international market.
A Photo Journal Retracing the Last March of Emperor Tewodros to Meqdela
Author John Snyder retraces the Last March of Emperor Tewodros to Magdala to face British troops..
Ethiopian Film ‘Difret’ – A Story of Resilience Premieres at Sundance 2014
Difret premiered on Saturday, January 18th at the Egyptian Theatre in Park City, Utah.
Honoring Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
VOA News January 20, 2014 Americans across the country will pause Monday to observe the annual federal holiday marking the…
Ethiopians Win Houston Marathon
Bazu Worku and Abebech Bekele of Ethiopia won the Houston Marathon on Sunday. It was Abebech’s first-ever victory in a marathon.
South Sudan’s Government Regains Control of Strategic Town
VOA News Updated on: January 18, 2014 South Sudan’s government says its forces have recaptured Bor, a strategic town that…
U.S. Contributes $2M to Ethiopians Deported From Saudi Arabia
UPI WASHINGTON — The U.S. government announced a $2 million contribution to the International Organization for Migration to help migrants…
Lupita Nyong’o: US-based Kenyan Actress Takes Hollywood by Surprise
The first award of the night — best supporting actress — went to Lupita Nyong’o.
Town of Runners to Screen at Georgetown University
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Friday, January 17th, 2014 Washington, DC – The Washington Running Club will host the screening…
NYC Screening of ‘Ethiopian Tenacity’
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Friday, January 17th, 2014 New York — The documentary Ethiopian Tenacity will be screened at…
Krar Collective to Perform with Oliver Mtukudzi & the Black Spirits in DC
Zimbabwean musicians Oliver Mtukudzi & The Black Spirits will perform with Ethiopian Band Krar Collective in Washington D.C. tonight
Meron Getnet Listed in ’10 Actors to Watch Out For’ at Sundance 2014
Meron Getnet stars in Difret — the first Ethiopian film to premiere at Sundance Film Festival.
A Memoir of First US Diplomat’s Meetings With Emperor Menelik
Recollections of U.S. Ambassador Robert P. Skinner’s meetings with Emperor Menelik in Addis Ababa in 1903.
China Condemns Japan Leader on Visit to Ethiopia
Associated Press BY ELIAS MESERET ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — China’s diplomatic assault on Japan’s prime minister moved to another continent…
International Press Institute Calls on Ethiopia to Release Journalists
IPI and partners call for immediate release of five imprisoned journalists.
Japan’s PM Receives Gift From Son of Olympic Legend Abebe Bikila
Japanese premier Shinzo Abe kicked off a visit to Ethiopia on Monday by receiving a gift from the son of Abebe Bikila.
CNN: Five African Wines Making a Splash
CNN, Marketplace Africa features Ethiopian honey wine, Tej, as one of five African wines making a splash.
Addis Ababa Listed on New York Times ’52 Places to Go in 2014′
New York Times features Addis Ababa noting “an ambitious art scene heads toward the international stage.”
Meklit Hadero Plays at Joe’s Pub, NYC
San Francisco-based Singer/Songwriter Meklit Hadero will be performing at Joe’s Pub in NYC on Friday, January 10th, 2014.
Hailu Mergia & Feedel Band at Drom NYC
The legendary keyboard player Hailu Mergia and the DC-based Feedel Band will perform at Drom NYC this weekend.
Kenenisa Bekele to Make Marathon Debut
Triple Olympic gold medallist Kenenisa Bekele will make his long-awaited debut over the classic distance on April 6th in Paris.
Woubshet Taye’s Son Asks: “When I Grow Up Will I Go to Jail Like My Dad?”
By Tom Rhodes/CPJ East Africa Representative “When I grow up will I go to jail like my dad?” This was…
1954 Ivory Gift to DC From Emperor Haile Selassie Stolen Last Summer
Police say that a set of elephant tusks given to Washington, D.C. in 1954 by Haile Selassie went missing last August.
Ethiopian Migrants Expelled by Saudis Remain in Limbo Back Home
For decades, rich Arab countries in the Middle East have been a major destination for migrant workers from developing nations.
Ethiopia Rejects Egypt Proposal on Nile as Dam Talks Falter
Ethiopia rejected a proposal that would guarantee Egypt the rights to most of the Nile River’s water.
Telecom Deal by China’s ZTE in Ethiopia Faces Criticism
The Wall Street Journal By MATTHEW DALTON CONNECT For Ethiopians, a Chinese Telecom Project Changes Lives but Draws Scrutiny LAKE…
Aster Aweke to Perform at B.B. King in NYC
Aster Aweke will perform at the legendary B.B. King Blues Club in New York on February 7th, 2014.
Apollo Features Wayna at Music Café
Grammy-nominated, singer/songwriter, Wayna, will perform at Apollo Music Café this Saturday, January 11th.
South Sudan ‘Face-to-Face’ Talks
U.S. embassy in Juba continues to recommend that U.S. citizens leave South Sudan immediately
David Mesfin Working on New TV AD Featuring 2015 Hyundai Sedan
David Mesfin will be spending this weekend shooting an AD featuring the brand new Hyundai vehicle.
D.C. Fellowship for Young African Leaders
President Obama announces a new flagship program: the Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
Meet Bill de Blasio: New Mayor of NYC
The New York Times By MICHAEL M. GRYNBAUM Bill de Blasio, whose fiery populism propelled his rise from obscure neighborhood…
New Book by Ethiopian Author: How Obama Won the 2012 Election
A meticulous examination of the 2012 US presidential election drawing from a plethora of sources.
2013: Great Year for Ethiopian Football
What a year for the Walyas: Supersport.com gives you a brief round up of the year that was for Ethiopian football.
Interview With Zemedeneh Negatu
Interview with Zemedeneh Negatu, Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Ethiopia (EY).
2013: The Year in Pictures
Here are photos from some the biggest stories in 2013. We wish all of you a Happy and safe New Year!
Family of Slain Ethiopian Couple Keeps Dallas Restaurant Going
Dallas News By JENNIFER EMILY Staff The tale of the Dallas Ethiopian restaurant Desta is one of tragedy, hard work…
Journalist Asfaw Berhanu Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Jail
CPJ Nairobi — An Ethiopian court convicted a journalist on December 25 on the charge of spreading false rumors and…
Queen Of Sheba NYC Presents New Year’s Eve 2014: Live Performance by Yared Yifru
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Sunday, December 29th, 2013 New York (TADIAS) — Ring in the New Year at Queen…
10 Arts and Culture Stories of 2013
Tigist Selam presents ten favorite highlights of Arts and Culture Stories of 2013.
Top Ten Stories of 2013
Featuring the top ten most read stories highlighted on our website this past year.
ArifZefen: Digital Access to Ethiopian Songs
ArifZefen is a multi-channel music streaming service dedicated to the Ethiopian community worldwide.
In Search of Family Ties’ By Laura Kebede
Richmond Times-Dispatch BY LAURA KEBEDE I once convinced a Tunisian guard I was Tunisian to avoid a foreigner’s fee at…
Funeral Services Held for Teddy Mitiku
The service takes place at 9:30 AM on Saturday, December 28th at the Debre Selam Kidist Mariam Church in Washington, DC.
Heineken to Sponsor Teddy Afro’s ‘Journey of Love’ Across Ethiopia
The Reporter The renowned singer Tewodros Kasahun, a.k.a. Teddy Afro, has signed a sponsorship agreement with Heineken for his musical…
Azla + Tesh: Contemporary Artisan Ethiopian Food & Merchandise in LA
Azla Vegan is the newest modern addition to the Los Angeles food scene.
Ethiopia Swamped by Tidal Wave of Returned Migrants
The return of migrant from Saudi Arabia has sparked fears that the influx will worsen the country’s high youth unemployment.
Was Mandela Really Trained by Mossad?
News 24 Johannesburg – The Nelson Mandela foundation on Saturday quashed reports that the former president received training from Israeli…
Hailu Mergia Performs in Brooklyn
The concert in New York was Hailu Mergia’s first American show since 1991.
A Call for Writers in the African Diaspora
You are invited to submit an autobiographical essay for an anthology of African Immigrant Literature.
Lazard Hired to Secure Ethiopia Credit Rating
Reuters BY AARON MAASHO ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia has hired French investment bank and asset manager Lazard Ltd in a…
Number Still Rising: Ethiopian Migrants Return Empty Handed From Saudi Arabia
IOM says Number of returnees still rising with tens of thousands of migrants are still expected to arrive in Ethiopia.
Five Arrested in Stadium Bomb Plot
Reuters By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopian police have arrested five more people suspected of plotting suicide bombings during…
UPDATE: Kality Twitter Chat Roundup
#Kality tweet chat, hosted by various rights organizations, is scheduled for Thursday, December 19, 2013.
Ethiopia’s Yegna – More Girl Power Than Spice Girls
Comparisons between the two groups are simplistic. The Ethiopian girls are not in it for the money or the fame.
CPJ: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Egypt Among Worst Journalist Jailers (Video)
VOA News By Marthe van der Wolf ADDIS ABABA — The New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists says Eritrea, Ethiopia…
Book: One Drop, but Many Views on Race
Tigist Selam is one of the contributors featured in the new book “(1)ne Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race.”
Tadias Magazine Roundtable Discussion at National Press Club
Tadias hosted a roundtable discussion on Ethiopian Migrants in the Middle East at the National Press Club.
An Appeal to Ethiopians Worldwide: Supporting the Ethiopian Red Cross Society
Tadias Magazine Op-Ed By Lily Gebru Published: Thursday, December 12th, 2013 Washington, D.C. — More than a million migrant workers…
The Story of a Girl Activist – Ethiopia
The Guardian When I was seven years old, I visited my parents’ rural hometown of Axum, and was staying with…
Addis and DC Sign Sister City Agreement
Mayor Vincent Gray and Addis Ababa mayor Diriba Kuma signed a Sister City Agreement in Washington last week.
Israeli President Condemns Rejection of Ethiopian-born MP as Blood Donor
The Guardian BY Harriet Sherwood Israel’s president, Shimon Peres, has criticized the refusal of the country’s emergency medical services to…
Tadias Roundtable on Ethiopian Migrants in the Middle East at National Press Club
Tadias hosted a roundtable discussion on Ethiopian Migrants in the Middle East at the National Press Club on Saturday.
The 2013 DC to Africa Business Symposium
The 2nd Annual DC to Africa Business Symposium was held at the Mayor’s Citywide Conference Center on November 25th.
Sudan, Egypt, Ethiopia Dam Talks ‘Successful’
Water ministers from Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan met in Khartoum on December 9th to try to resolve differences over Ethiopia’s Renaissance Dam.
Touching Moments From Mandela’s Memorial Service (Video)
Tens of thousands of South Africans gathered Tuesday to bid farewell to anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela.
The Man Who Taught Mandela to Be a Soldier
It was in Ethiopia that the young Mandela received his first formal training in the art of guerrilla warfare.
Photographer Gediyon Kifle’s Tribute to Nelson Mandela
This photograph of Nelson Mandela was captured by Gediyon Kifle during the iconic leader’s last visit to the U.S. in 2005.
Candlelight Vigil To Remember Migrants Still Stranded in Saudi Arabia
Tadias Magazine News Update Published: Friday, December 06, 2013 New York (TADIAS) — A candlelight vigil is being organized in…
World Reflects on the Life of Nelson Mandela (Reactions on Twitter)
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, 95, died peacefully at his Johannesburg home on Thursday.
Nelson Mandela: 1918 – 2013
Former South African President Nelson Mandela, 95, died peacefully at his Johannesburg home on Thursday.
Feature Film Difret Selected for 2014 Sundance Film Festival
Difret will make its world-premiere in January at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival in Utah.
‘Sincerely, Ethiopia’: New Documentary Unveils Inspiring Tales From Ethiopia
The Grio To much of the world, Ethiopia, along with other large parts of Africa, is often depicted as a…
Ethiopia Hailed as ‘African Lion’ With Fastest Creation of Millionaires
The Guardian By David Smith, Africa correspondent “Dawn. And as the sun breaks through the piercing chill of night on…
“Write for Rights” Campaign Launched for Journalist Eskinder Nega (Video)
A rights group is making a global appeal for the release from prison of the award-winning journalist Eskinder Nega.
DC & Addis to Become Sister Cities
Washington, D.C. and Addis Ababa will become sister cities this month when the two cities formalize Protocols of Friendship.
International Rights Group Appeals for Release of Eskinder Nega
A rights group is making a global appeal for the release from prison of the award-winning journalist Eskinder Nega.
Ethiopia: A Lifeline to the World — Wire Interview With Birtukan Mideksa
Birtukan Mideksa spent years in an Ethiopian prison, and was featured in Write for Rights 2009 as a prisoner of conscience.
New Climate Innovation Center in Ethiopia Aims to Create Thousands of Green Jobs
Ethiopia is set to reap the rewards of a new initiative to help local businesses develop thousands of new green jobs.
UPDATE: Jury Selection Starts In Dallas Couple’s Murder Case
CBS DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Jury selection begins on Tuesday in Dallas for the man accused of killing a couple in…
Two Ethiopian Films Featured at NYC African Diaspora Film Festival — Sunday, Dec 8th
Two new Ethiopian films, Nishan and Youth of Shasha, will be screened at this years’s New York African Diaspora International Film Festival (NYADIFF).
Richfield, Minnesota Stabbing Victim Identified as Habibi Gessese Tesema
The victim, Habibi Gessese Tesema, died at the scene from multiple sharp force injuries and his manner of death has been ruled a homicide.
Ethiopia: Red Cross Supports Returnees From Saudi Arabia
The decision by the Government of Saudi Arabia to crack down on illegal immigrants is causing ripple effects at Bole Airport.
Saudi Billionaire Al-Amoudi Plans Two Cement Plants in Ethiopia
Bloomberg News By William Davison Saudi billionaire Mohammed al-Amoudi, the biggest private investor in Ethiopia, plans to build two more…
New African Magazine Names Zemedeneh Negatu Among 100 Most Influential Africans
Zemedeneh Negatu, Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Ethiopia, named one of 100 Most Influential Africans.
Human Rights Watch on Saudi Arabia Migrant Crackdown
Human Rights Watch spoke to five Ethiopian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia.
Ethiopia, Kenya Win to Share Top Spot at Cecafa Challenge Cup Championship
AFP Nairobi — Favourites Ethiopia and Kenya register identical 3-1 wins over Zanzibar and South Sudan Saturday to move level…
Taking Eskinder Nega & Reeyot Alemu’s Case to African Court on Human Rights
A new crowd-sourcing campaign is raising funds to take their case to the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights.
Ethiopia’s Renewable Energy Revolution
In Ethiopia the government has recently announced major deals that should increase the amount of electricity generated from renewable resources.
Ethiopian Workers Forced Out of Saudi Arabia: What Awaits Them at Home?
Deutsche Welle “I have witnessed terrible things,” one young man said at the airport in Addis Ababa after arriving from…
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Labor Crackdown Drives Out 2 Million Migrants
Since the labour crackdown started , one million Bangladeshis, Indians, Filipinos, Nepalis, Pakistanis and Yemenis have left.
7th Annual Artists for Charity Holiday Art Auction
AFC’s 7th Annual Holiday Benefit and Art Auction will be held in D.C. on Saturday, December 7th.
VOA’s Straight Talk Africa on The Saudi Migrant Crisis (Video)
Tadias Magazine News Update Thursday, November 28th, 2013 New York (TADIAS) — In the following video aired on Wednesday, November…