World Bank Group: Countries Band Together to Improve Delivery of Services
4-Traders UNITED NATIONS — Political leaders from six countries today announced they were forming an unusual network to share knowledge…
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And the Beat Making Lab goes on, to Ethiopia
Students reflect on health issues in their communities as they composed beats and poems.
Experts: Grand Renaissance Dam Has Structural and Design Problems
A panel of experts have found structural and design problems in the construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Ethereal Kremt: Exhibition at LeLa Gallery Remembers Ermias Mazengia
La Gallery in Addis Ababa is hosting a group exhibition honoring the late Ermias Mazengia (1977 – 2013).
Cuso International Seeks Skilled Diaspora Volunteers for Projects in Ethiopia
The program is part of a global initiative — a public-private partnership supported by USAID and Accenture.
US Government Shutdown: Global Impact
Some government functions linking US to rest of world will be affected, as will many domestic services.
Thief Caught Green-handed by British Police Trap
A thief was caught not so much red-handed as green-faced in London after breaking into a car in that sprayed him with a liquid that glows emerald under ultraviolet light.
Kenya Legislators Demand Inquiry Into Terror Attack at Westgate Mall in Nairobi
Parliament members in Kenya are demanding an investigation into reports senior officials took no action after receiving warning.
Leading Opposition Party Stages Protest in Ethiopia
Fox News/AFP A leading Ethiopian opposition group gathered Sunday to protest against the country’s anti-terrorism legislation, the head of the…
Icelandic Company, Reykjavik Geothermal, to Build 1,000 Megawatts Power Plant in Ethiopia
The company expects to spend a total of $4 billion and will begin drilling test wells early next year.
Last Show in America: Jano to Conclude Successful U.S. Tour — September 28th
Jano band’s highly successful three months American tour will conclude in Washington, D.C. this weekend.
Update: FIFA Appoints Observer for Ethiopia/Nigeria Match
FIFA has appointed veteran official, Walter Gagg, from Switzerland as Observer for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying games.
New York Abay 1st Division Promotion Party
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Thursday, September 26th, 2013 New York (TADIAS) — New York’s Ethiopian soccer team, Abay, achieved…
The Challenges of Independent Media In Ethiopia: Interview With Ron Singer
Tadias Interview with author Ron Singer about his upcoming book Uhuru Revisited & its chapter on private media in Ethiopia.
PM Hailemariam Desalegn at General Assembly, 68th Session (UN TV)
Watch: Ethiopia, General Debate, 68th Session (UN TV) — Join the conversation on Twitter and Facebook.
5th Global P2P Ethiopian Diaspora Conference on Health Care & Medical Education
The 2013 Global Ethiopian Diaspora Conference on Health Care will take place in Arlington, Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 28th.
Starbucks’ New Flavor Honors the Birthplace of Coffee, Ethiopia
Starbucks’ new “Ethiopia” coffee celebrates the rich coffee tradition of Ethiopia, where the bean was discovered 1,200 years ago.
Mhadere Tigabe Crowned Miss Universe Ethiopia 2013
Mhadere Tigabe will represent Ethiopia in the upcoming Miss Universe 2013 pageant in Moscow, Russia.
D.C. to Mark 50th Anniversary of African Union
Washington, D.C. will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the African Union on Monday, September 30th, 2013.
African Leaders to Hold Summit in Ethiopia on Kenya’s International Court Cases
Reuters ADDIS ABABA — African leaders will meet in the Ethiopian capital on Oct. 13 to take a common stance…
Miss Israel in America: Titi to Visit Little Ethiopia in Los Angeles
Miss Israel 2013, Yityish (Titi) Aynaw, is scheduled to visit L.A.’s famous Little-Ethiopia next week.
At Last Week’s Ethiopian Festival in Silver Spring: Food, Fashion, And A Whole Lot More
The third annual Ethiopian Festival in Silver Spring, Maryland took place on Sunday, September 15, 2013 in Veterans Plaza.
Ethiopian Girl Gets An 8 lb. Neck Tumor Removed At Local Hospital (NY PIX11)
New York’s PIX11 New York – Last week, Aster Degaro, a 13-year-old from Ethiopia had a life changing surgery to…
After Washington, D.C.’s Navy Yard Shooting, New Calls for Gun Control (Video)
The investigation into the deadly shooting at Washington’s Navy Yard Monday is sparking calls for new gun control measures.
Contemporary Art in Ethiopia: Ephrem Solomon Reflects on His Work
Ephrem Solomon’s work differs from the prevailing artistic style in Ethiopia in many ways.
In Ethiopia, State Controls Hold Back Waking Giant (Reuters)
Ethiopia is now Africa’s fifth biggest economy, leap-frogging next door Kenya and wooing investors from Sweden, Britain and China.
Yohannes Aramde’s Bona Fide Step
Among Ethiopians the well-known Scotch Whisky brand Johnnie Walker is humorously nicknamed Yohannes Aramde.
In Ethiopia, More Land Grabs, More Indigenous People Pushed Out
CSM By Will Davison HAILEWUHA VILLAGE, SOUTH OMO, ETHIOPIA – As night wore on in a remote valley in southern…
Lion Kills Keeper At Addis Ababa Zoo
A lion has mauled to death a keeper at a zoo in Addis Ababa, after he forgot to close the door to the inner cage.
Kenenisa Bekele Beats Mo Farah In Dramatic Great North Run Finale
BBC Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele saw off double world and Olympic champion Mo Farah’s late surge to win the Great North…
UPDATE: Ethiopia Admits Imposing New Restrictions Against Reeyot Alemu
The saga of imprisoned Ethiopian journalist Reeyot Alemu continues as officials admit imposing new restrictions on her.
Symposium In D.C. to Launch the Skunder Boghossian Fellowship Award
A symposium in D.C. on September 22nd, 2013 will mark the launch of the Skunder Boghossian Fellowship Award.
UNICEF: Ethiopia Reduces Child Mortality Rates By Half (Video)
UNICEF Television September 13th, 2013 Gambella, Ethiopia – For a country that once made headlines for famine, poverty and war,…
Jano Band To Hold Final U.S. Debut Concert On September 28th in D.C.
Jano Band will conclude their well-received first American tour on Saturday, September 28th in Washington, D.C.
Grammy-Nominated Singer Wayna’s New Album ‘The Expats’
Grammy-nominated, Ethiopian singer and songwriter Wayna will release her third studio album, the “Expats” later this Fall.
Stunning Images From Erta Ale, Ethiopia’s “Smoking Mountain”
Slate Magazine Located in the Danakil Depression (or Afar Depression) in the Afar Region of northeastern Ethiopia, Erta Ale is…
Happy New Year: Photos From California “Enkutatash” Celebration
Happy New Year to all! Ethiopians around the world are celebrating New Year Enkutatash today.
Photographer Michael Tsegaye On His Upcoming Exhibition in Oslo
Michael talks to The Guardian Africa Network about ‘African art’, Renoir and his upcoming exhibition in Oslo.
Hana Alemu’s Adopted Parents Convicted Of Homicide By Abuse
A jury has found Carri Williams guilty of all charges in the homicide and abuse trial involving the death of Hana Williams.
Muslims of Multicultural Ethiopia
Inside is an interactive historical timeline, which we hope will add to the current discourse on religious freedom.
Italy’s Racism Is Embedded
The Guardian By Maaza Mengiste Last week in Rome three mannequins doused in fake blood were discovered in front of…
UPDATE: Ethiopia Faces Nigeria For World Cup Qualifying Play-offs
The ‘Walias secured Ethiopia a place in African play-offs for the 2014 World Cup, topping Group A with 13 points.
An Open Letter to John Kerry: Tell Ethiopia to Release Eskinder Nega
EFF BY RAINEY REITMAN September 4, 2013 Dear Secretary of State John Kerry, This month marks the second anniversary of…
Who Will Be Crowned Miss Universe Ethiopia 2013?
The countdown to select the next Miss Universe Ethiopia is underway in Addis Ababa.
More Than 100 Blue Party Leaders Arrested Ahead of Ethiopia Rally
Police on Saturday took control of the headquarters of the Semayawi (Blue) party in Addis Ababa.
Taitu Cultural Center Opens Amharic Library
Taitu Cultural Center’ s new library in Washington, D.C. aims to provide a space for research and study of Ethiopian books.
Ethiopian Airlines: Dreamliner Boosted Profits, Eyes Flying Airbus by 2016
Ethiopian Airlines has made a record profit, the company’s chief executive officer said this week.
Photos: Jano Band at Ginny’s Supper Club in Harlem
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Saturday, August 31st, 2013 New York (TADIAS) – Jano Band delivered another exciting version of…
Ethiopian Taxi Driver, Keyboardists Reinvents Music Career (Video)
One of the most popular keyboardists in Ethiopia is now working as a taxi driver in Washington, D.C.
Ethiopia: Rallies Set for Sunday Over Religious Issue
Two rallies to counter the ongoing Muslim protest in Ethiopia are being organized this weekend in Addis Ababa.
Meseret Defar Defeats Tirunesh Dibaba at Diamond 5000 in Zurich (Video)
Meseret Defar came in first in the first clash of the year between the two Ethiopian giants of women’s distance in Zürich on Thursday.
Tahunia Rubel: Ethiopian-born Contestant Wins Israel’s ‘Big Brother’
Tahunia Rubel, a 25-year-old Ethiopian-born model, trumps fifth season of the Israeli reality TV show.
Organized Immigration of Ethiopian Jews to Israel Ends
Los Angeles Times By Batsheva Sobelman JERUSALEM — A plane carrying 450 immigrants from Ethiopia on Wednesday marked the end…
Donald Edward Crummey (1941-2013)
Don Crummey began his teaching career in Ethiopia where he worked at Addis Ababa University from 1967 to 1973.
US Honors March on Washington 50th Anniversary (Photos)
VOA News August 28, 2013 The nation’s first African American president has joined U.S. civil rights pioneers to commemorate the…
Syria Chemical Weapons Response Poses Major Test for Obama
The apparent poison gas attack in Syrian last week is testing President Obama’s views on military intervention.
Meseret Defar and Tirunesh Dibaba Face Each Other in Zurich on Thursday
Tirunesh Dibaba and Meseret Defar will race for the first time in over a year at the IAAF Diamond League 5000 in Zurich.
Jano Band to Perform at Ginny’s Supper Club in Harlem
Jano band is scheduled to take the stage on Wednesday, August 28th at Ginny’s Supper Club in Harlem.
Video: Massinko Player Dereb The Ambassador Joins Ethio Cali Live in L.A.
The following video features clips from the show and Dereb The Ambassador’s explanation of his stage name.
World Bank Sees Ethiopia GDP Grow at 7 Percent for Medium Term
Ethiopia’s economy is likely to grow seven percent a year over the next three to five years, below its average of the last decade.
The History of Ethiopian Music: Book Event in Falls Church, Virginia
A book event highlighting Tesfaye Lemma’s history of Ethiopian music will be hosted at Meaza Ethiopian Restaurant in Falls Church, Virginia on August 27th, 2013.
Ethiopia Celebrates Highest Ever World Championships Medal Haul in Moscow
Ethiopia collected its highest medal count ever at the 2013 Moscow world championships in athletics, earning ten medals.
Ethiopian Reggae Singer Eyob Mekonnen Dies at 37
Renowned Ethiopian musician, Eyob Mekonnen, passed away last night.
Los Angeles’ Little Ethiopia Prepares for 2013 Cultural Street Festival
It was 11 years ago this month that the city of Los Angeles designated a neighborhood on Fairfax Avenue as Little Ethiopia.
Emahoy Tsegue-Mariam Guebru: Jersualem’s Best Kept Musical Secret
From the Ethiopian church off a narrow street in Jerusalem, a 90-year-old musical genius is emerging into the spotlight.
Support for Egypt Aid Cut-off Grows in US Congress
Understanding Egypt’s de facto leader is critical to understanding where Egypt is headed—especially after this week’s bloodletting.
Ethiopian Circus Does More Than Entertain; It’s a Vehicle For Social Change
Lincoln Journal Star By Morgan Spiehs Birhanu Taddese spent his childhood as a runaway and became a thief surviving in…
Ethiopia Signs $800 Million Mobile Network Deal With China’s ZTE
Reuters Africa By Aaron Maasho ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia signed an $800 million deal with China’s ZTE (000063.SZ) on Sunday…
Helina Teklu: 15-year-old In Need of $40,000 For Kidney Transplant (OP-ED)
Tadias Magazine OP-ED By Meron Abebe Published: Sunday, August 18, 2013 Washington, DC – Like many girls her age around…
Meseret Defar: “It’s A Big Achievement For Me” After 5000m Gold in Moscow
Ethiopia’s two-time Olympic champion Meseret Defar reclaimed the title in Moscow on Saturday night.
Swedish Fashion Retailer H&M Looks to Source Clothing From Ethiopia
H&M is looking to Ethiopia as a possible new country in which it will produce clothing for its international market.
Steeplechaser Sofia Assefa Follows in Olympian Eshetu Tura’s Footsteps
History was made in Russia this week as an Ethiopian made the podium in the steeplechase at a global championships.
7th Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival — Washington, D.C.
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 Washington, D.C. (TADIAS) – The 2013 African Diaspora International Film Festival,…
Celebrating Cultural Magnificence: The 3rd Annual Ethiopian Festival in Silver Spring
This year’s Ethiopian Festival in Silver Spring, Maryland will take place on September 15, 2013 in Veterans Plaza.
Tom Campbell: America Would Be Wrong to Favor Egypt in Water Rift
Orange County Register By TOM CAMPBELL Egypt’s sense of nationhood is tied up in control of the Nile. So is…
UPDATE: Mohammed Aman Wins Gold in 800 Meters at World Championships (Video)
Mohammed Aman of Ethiopia won the men’s 800-meter gold medal Tuesday at the world championships.
Ethiopia Hosts 2013 African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum
Ethiopia is hosting the 12th annual African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) Forum this weekend in Addis Ababa.
UPDATE: Senior Air Force Pilots Among Those Killed in Mogadishu
The four crew members killed on board the Ethiopian military plane were experienced Air Force personnel.
UPDATE From Williams Trial: Adopted Son Testifies Mother, Siblings Mocked Hana
Skagit Valley Herald By Gina Cole MOUNT VERNON — In the hours before Hana Williams collapsed in her adoptive family’s…
Ethiopian Military Plane Crash Lands in Mogadishu (Video)
VOA News By Gabe Joselow August 09, 2013 An Ethiopian military plane crash-landed at the airport in Somalia’s capital on…
Tirunesh Dibaba and Meseret Defar to Contest One Event Each at 2013 World Championships in Moscow
Tirunesh & Meseret prep for 2013 World Championships. .
Rights Group Presses Ethiopia to End Crackdown at Muslim Demonstrations
Muslim protesters in Ethiopia clashed with police during Eid el-Fitr prayers on Thursday.
For Ethiopian Women, Construction Jobs Offer A Better Life (NPR)
A growing number of Ethiopian women from the countryside are finding work in Addis Ababa’s many construction sites.
New Book Highlights Stories of 70 Accomplished Ethiopian Women
The book aims to inspire young girls in Ethiopia and elsewhere through stories of accomplished Ethiopian women.
Google Honores Abebe Bikila
Athletic legend Abebe Bikila was honored on Wednesday with with an artistic version of the Google logo.
AMISOM Summit in Uganda: African Leaders Discuss Security in Somalia
Leaders of five African troop contributing countries to Somalia’s peacekeeping force met on Sunday in Uganda.
Tesfaye Girma’s Friends Seek Closure
Tesfaye Girma Deboch is remembered by his family and friends as a humorous, friendly and focused student.
Jano Band to Perform at SOB’s in New York — August 16th, 2013
Jano Band is preparing for their New York debut at SOB’s in Manhattan on Friday, August 16th.
Lives for Land in Gambella (Redress Online)
Redress Online By Graham Peebles To many people land is much more than a resource or corporate commodity to be…
Expert on Torture Testifies in Abuse Case of Hana and Immanuel
An expert on torture testified Friday in the homicide-by-abuse trial of Hana’s adopted parents.
AU to Mark World Humanitarian Day in Addis Ababa: Call for Film Submissions
The African Union Commission is readying to mark World Humanitarian Day on August 19th in Addis Ababa.
African Film Festival NY Features Zelalem Woldemariam’s “Lezare”
The award-winning Ethiopian short film “Lezare” will screen today at the 2013 African Film Festival New York Summer Series.
UPDATE: Four on Board UN Helicopter That Crashed in Ethiopia Are Russians
An Ethiopian official confirmed all four on board the UN helicopter that crashed in Ethiopia Wednesday were Russian citizens.
Hana’s Adopted Brother Testifies About Abuse as Williams Trial Continues
Hana’s 12-year-old brother has post-traumatic stress disorder because of the way his family treated him, a therapist testified.
United Nations Helicopter Crashes in Ethiopia
A helicopter carrying U.N. personnel crashed in Ethiopia on Wednesday, injuring several people on board.
Somalia Polio Outbreak Puts Ethiopia at Risk (VOA News)
VOA News BY Gabe Joselow July 30, 2013 NAIROBI, KENYA — Somalia’s Ministry of Health confirms there are now 94…
What Was He Thinking? DC Mayor’s ‘Mind Your Language’ Moment (Video)
Mayor Gray had an infamous encounter last week with an Ethiopian store clerk who had trouble understanding him.
Ethiopia Habtemariam, Senior VP of Motown, Makes Billboard’s 40 Under 40
In her dual role, Ethiopia Habtemariam, 33, maintains one single focus: “Quality artists who will have careers for a long time.”
Poet-Playwright Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin
The life of Ethiopian poet and playwright, Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin, was celebrated last Friday in Maryland.
Analysts: New Leadership Slow to Bring Change to Ethiopia
It has been almost one year since Hailemariam Desalegn came to power in Ethiopia,