Africa ‘witnessing birth of a new ocean’
The 60km crack that opened in Ethiopia five years ago will eventually become an ocean, scientists say.
Author: Tadias Magazine
Innocent Man Mistakenly Taken Down By Nashville Police
It took a broken car window, along with some bumps and bruises before police realized they had the wrong man.
Cabbie from Lakers riot gets $10K donation
Above: The taxi driver who was attacked by a mob of Lakers fans following the NBA championship received a $10k…
Africa’s Mother Teresa
The weekly, CNN‘s African Voices profiles Abebech Gobena: “Africa’s Mother Teresa.”
New Fossil From Ethiopia Predates Lucy
Here comes another anthropological discovery from Ethiopia: the oldest known fossil of human ancestor.
ArifQuas – iPhone Application For The 2010 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
ArifQuas has been launched in time for the 2010 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament in San Jose.
Thousands Pay Respect to Victims of Fatal Fire in Seattle
Thousands of mourners attended a Friday memorial for the woman and four children who perished in the fire.
Watch: Interview With Maya Haile
Tadias TV highlights international model Maya Gate Haile: interview at her home in Harlem.
Ethiopia’s Supreme Court Rejects Election Appeal
Ethiopia’s biggest opposition coalition has filed petition in the country’s High Court.
Bati, The Jewel of Fort Greene
Above: Owner Hibist Legesse has described the food as “traditional Ethiopian with a focus on nutrition and health” and the…
NBC’s Tom Brokaw Highlights White House Fellow Mehret Mandefro
NBC’s Tom Brokaw highlights Ethiopian American physician Mehret Mandefro, one of the 2009-2010 class of White House Fellows.
Filmmaker Yared Shumete Wins The 2010 Democracy Video Challenge
Yared Shumete Desalegne has been named the Grand Finalist for Africa in the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge.
Video: Thousands pay respects to victims of last Saturday’s fatal fire in Seattle
One by one, the lives lost to last weekend’s fire in Fremont were celebrated on screen.
Ghana vs Serbia: Black Stars win 1-0
Ghana wins over Serbia 1-0, and Slovenia beats Algeria 1-0 in the continuation of the FIFA World Cup 2010.
Liya Kebede: Star of Africa
She was one of the world’s biggest fashion models and the first black face of Estée Lauder and now she has set her sights on sustainable fashion.
Marcus is the new Top Chef Master
Marcus Samuelsson has been crowned winner Top Chef Masters, a reality competition show on Bravo.
Update: Ethiopia Election Board Rejects Call for New Poll
Ethiopia’s elections body has rejected opposition calls for a re-run of last month’s parliamentary poll.
Obama Appoints Mimi Alemayehou to Key Administration Post
Mimi Alemayehou has been nominated to a key administration post by President Barack Obama.
Dr. Mulu Muleta Receives 2010 Global ATHENA Leadership Award
At the 16th Summit in Chicago, Dr. Mulu Muleta was given the 2010 Global Leadership Award.
$12 Cup Joe in New York? Same Coffee Goes for $2.69 in Seattle
Do you remember the recent amusing news story about $12 cup of Ethiopian joe? Read on.
Watch: Interview with Meklit Hadero
We caught up with Meklit Hadero during her recent concert at Le Poisson Rouge in New York.
From the fields of Ethiopia to Cornell
Above: Leuk Mulugeta Woldeyohannes, 18, poses in front of Wheaton High School, where he is a senior in the bioscience…
Stolen Treasure Returned to Ethiopia
A century-old prayer book stolen from Ethiopia has been returned by an American collector.
Three Ethiopian Films Win Awards at The 7th Tarifa African Film Festival in Spain
Three Ethiopian films have won coveted awards at the 7th African Film Festival in Tarifa, Spain.
Geb Says New York here I come…
The trio broke away from two Kenyans in the third mile Monday and entered the stadium hand-in-hand to a roaring crowd of 50,000.
Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Calls for New Vote
Reactions to last week’s Ethiopia poll results continue to reverberate in the U.S. media.
NPR Revisits Conversation With Meklit Hadero
NPR’s Allison Keyes revisits her conversation with Ethiopian-born Meklit Hadero, who appeared on the show back in March.
CNN’s African Voices: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu
CNN’s African Voices features Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, Co-Founder & CEO of SoleRebels.
Ardi: Oldest Fossil of Human Ancestor?
There is new development regrading Ardi. “Another scientist has stepped forward to challenge the fossil’s classification as a member of the human lineage,” The New York Times reports.
Election Update: Two More Parties Reject Ethiopia Polls
Ethiopia’s opposition bloc has rejected early results from last Sunday’s national elections.
US Expresses Concerns Over Ethiopia Election Results
The Obama administration has spoken out against violations in last weekend’s Ethiopia poll.
CNN’s African Voices Profiles Marcus Samuelsson
CNN’s African Voices profiles celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and his wife, model Maya Haile.
News Summary: Ethiopian election stirs outrage at ruling party
Ethiopia’s newly re-elected prime minister sharply rebuffed U.S. and European Union criticisms.
Obama Urged to Speak Out On Ethiopia
As Ethiopia prepares for National Elections on Sunday, May 23rd, VOA reports that Ethiopian-Americans in the United States are split, some urging President Obama to speak out.
Violent Arrest Caught on Tape at Texas Ethiopian Orthodox Church Sparks Investigation
Sophia Zerihun has filed a complaint against the Garland Police Department in Texas for being roughed up at church.
Successful Immigrant Returns To Ethiopia, Brings His Hometown Their First Ambulance
Sebri Omer just recently delivered to his home town of Harar in Ethiopia its first fully-equipped ambulance.
Simien Girl Runners Featured in British TV Documentary
A new documentary travel series features the Simien Girl Runners, a track team supported by Girls Gotta Run Foundation.
Gebre Gebremariam Sets Record in Central Park
Gebre Gebremariam of Ethiopia set a course record in the Healthy Kidney 10K race in Central Park.
Israel Honors Ethiopian Jews
Above: Israel held a state memorial service earlier this week for the thousands of Ethiopian Jews who perished making the…
Meklit Hadero To Perform At Bernos’ 4th Anniversary
Singer-songwriter Meklit Hadero will headline Bernos’ four year anniversary concert on May 29th in Washington, D.C.
7th Annual Sheba Film Festival in Full Swing
The annual event, organized by The BINA Cultural Foundation, showcases a diverse array of Ethiopia-related films.
Former Miss National Teenager El Shaddai Gebreyes talks about poetry
You may remember El Shaddai Gebreyes as the first African-American to earn the Miss National Teenager title in 1997.
$12 Cup Ethiopian Coffee Raising Eyebrows
Café Grumpy, a local coffee shop chain here in New York, is raising eyebrows with its new menu item – an expensive cup of joe from Ethiopia.
Simon Bahta Arrested in New York City
NYC police have arrested Simon Bahta Asfeha, for the murder of his Ex and daughter.
Liya Kebede Makes TIME 100 List
The Ethiopian-born model ranks number fifteen out of 25 Heroes on the 2010 list.
New Commissioned Works by Julie Mehretu on View at the Guggenheim
An exhibition of six new large-scale paintings by Julie Mehretu is presented at the Guggenheim Museum in NYC.
Tsegaye Kebede Wins London Marathon
Tsegaye Kebede has won the 2010 London Marathon in a time of two hours, five minutes and 18 seconds.
Ethiopian Agri-business Legend Inducted Into Cooperative Hall of Fame
Ethiopian cooperative legend Werqu Mekasha has been selected for the 2010 induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame.
Hospital Shooting Update: Abdo Ibssa’s neighbors describe nice, but troubled man
Neighbors near the business operated by Abdo Ibssa said he was a nice man who experienced mental health problems.
Boston Marathon: Teyba Erkesso Wins Woman’s Race
Teyba Erkesso of Ethiopia has captured the grand prize at the 2010 Boston Marathon in two hours, 26 minutes and 11 seconds.
Simon Bahta On America’s Most Wanted
Police in Virginia have turned to America’s Most Wanted in an effort to locate Simon Bahta Asfeha.
Tadias TV: Haile Gerima On The Challenges Of Independent Filmmaking
The Q & A, moderated by Tigist Selam, was held at the Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute in New York.
Birth pangs of democracy (The Philadelphia Inquirer)
Above: Students at Addis Ababa University say it helps to be a member of Ethiopia’s ruling party to gain college…
Ethiopians Dominate Paris Marathon (Video)
Ethiopians underlined their dominance of distance running when Tadesse Tola and Atsede Bayisa won the men’s and women’s races at the Paris Marathon.
British oil worker shot in Ethiopia named as Jason Read (BBC)
Gunmen in Ethiopia have killed a British geologist working for state-run Malaysian energy firm Petronas and two guards.
Ethiopian Airlines getting ready to join Star Alliance?
Ethiopian Airlines is seemingly getting ready to finish discussions and negotiations with Star Alliance later this year.
Samuel Getachew Enters City Council Race In Toronto
Samuel Getachew seeks to represent Scarborough East Ward 43, a neighborhood in the eastern part of Toronto.
Obama Limits When U.S. Would Use Nuclear Arms
President Obama said Monday that he was revamping American nuclear strategy and conditions for using such weapons.
Ancient skeletal remains shed new light on evolution
The amber, which is formed when plant resin fossilizes, preserving flora and fauna trapped within, was found in what is now northwest Ethiopia.
Electric Car Maker sees Transportation ‘Revolution’ in Ethiopia
An Italian-Chinese business venture is opening a factory in Ethiopia to produce a practical and affordable electric car.
A team of U.S. doctors and nurses discovers the unexpected on a mission to Ethiopia
Out of Ethiopia’s 85 million people, more than 40 percent are children under age 15 and there are only 200 pediatricians.
Ethiopia denies huge dam will leave 200,000 hungry
Salini Costruttori, the Italian hydropower developer responds to complaints about the Gibe III dam in Ethiopia.
Photos: Danny Glover Hosts Reception For Teza’s New York Premiere
Danny Glover hosted a reception celebrating the New York premiere of Teza. View the photos inside.
Ex-aide to Jim Graham faces more charges in cab industry probe
Loza was charged with two counts of bribery on allegations he accepted payments from an advocate for Ethiopian cabdrivers.
Ethiopian Airlines ‘Interested’ in Report of Bomb Aboard Crashed Jet
A report on a U.S. Internet Web site says British intelligence agents have reopened their investigation into the mysterious crash of an Ethiopian Airlines jet.
The Recent String of High-Profile Violent Crimes Involving Ethiopian Immigrants (Video)
24-year-old Kidane Mengesha was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbings of two women in South Beach, Florida.
Obama Signs Student Loan Overhaul Legislation
With the stroke of President Obama’s pen, the most sweeping social legislation enacted in decades, became law on Tuesday.
2 Sentenced in Bank Mgr. Kidnapping
Above: Josef Tadele, 24, apologized repeatedly in court for his participation in a plot to kidnap the family of a…
Addis Voice Toolbar Delivers Breaking Ethiopian News To Your Desktop
A new media tool developed by veteran Journalist Abebe Gelaw is changing the way people retrieve Ethiopian news online.
Election Update: European Union to Send Monitors to Ethiopia Vote, Lawmaker Says
Opposition politicians were barred from visiting their jailed leader, Birtukan Mideksa.
WorldFocus Video: Interview With Derartu Tulu
Above: Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia crossing the finish line at the 2009 New York City Marathon. She became the first…
NPR: Soul Searching Led To Meklit Hadero’s Debut Album
Ethiopian native Meklit Hadero went to college to major in political science, but after moving to San Francisco she found her true love: music.
New Book Advocates For Education Reform In Ethiopia
Tsehai Publishres has a new book entitled Education, Politics, and Social Change in Ethiopia.
Gashaw Tahir Fights Deforestation, Plants One Million Trees In Ethiopia
Above: Gashaw Tahir traveled back to Ethiopia several years ago and was shocked at the massive deforestation there. HuffingtonPost.com Posted:…
Gena Wins Rome Marathon Barefoot, Pays Homage to Abebe Bikila
The runner took off his shoes to pay tribute to fellow Ethiopian Abebe Bikila, who ran the 1960 Olympic marathon barefoot.
The Nun Pianist: Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru
Meet Emahoy Tsege Mariam Gebru, the renowned classical pianist and composer.
CNN: U.S. criticizes Ethiopia for jamming VOA broadcasts
American officials have condemned plans by the Ethiopian prime minister to block U.S.-funded Voice of America broadcasts in Amharic.
ESAI to Hold 10th Summit in Toronto
The Ethiopian Students Association International (ESAI) will hold its 10th anniversary summit in Toronto, Canada, from March 25th to March 28th, 2010.
Midge Ure breaks his silence over Ethiopia weapons claims
Above: Bob Geldof and Midge Ure organized the multi-nation 1985 Live Aid concert and ‘raise funds for famine relief in…
The African Diaspora Marketplace Awards $1.4 Million in Matching Grants
Fourteen diaspora-driven businesses in seven countries were awarded matching grants ranging from $50,000 to $100,000.
Assumptions and Interpretations of Ethiopian History (Part II)
The purpose of this essay is to interrogate assumptions in the reading of our past and to suggest new approaches.
African Presidents Summit On Health to Be Held in Washington, D.C. in 2011
Several African Presidents have already confirmed attendance, and a complete list of attendees will be announced in early 2011.
Doha 2010 – Gezahegne becomes youngest ever female champion
Kalkidan Gezahegne takes the gold, and defending champion Gelete Burka takes the bronze in the Women’s 1500m Final.
MTV to Air Film About Kenna’s ‘Summit On The Summit: Kilimanjaro’
A documentary about Kenna’s recent trip to Mount Kilimanjaro will air on MTV on sunday March 14 at 9 pm ET.
Ethiopia: Opposition Criticizes Verdict in Killing
The stabbing death of an opposition candidate in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region is raising new calls for an inquiry.
A Glimmer of Hope in Ethiopia: Interview With Eric Schmidhauser
Since the Fall of 2000 Schmidhauser has been working on a ‘adopt a village’ program in Ethiopia.
Assumptions and Interpretations of Ethiopian History (Part I)
The purpose of this essay is to interrogate assumptions in the reading of our past and to suggest new approaches.
Research Discovery By Ethiopian Scientist At IBM
As reported in the recent issue of the scientific journal Nature, IBM Scientists Fengnian Xia, Yurii Vlasov and Solomon Assefa unveiled a significant step towards replacing electrical signals.
In Tough Job Market, Joseph and Faris Gessese Find Opportunity For Business
For Joseph and Faris Gessese, founders of MyStateList.com, the down economy presents an opportunity for business.
Ethiopian Air Chief Says Reports on January Crash ‘Misleading’
Ethiopia warns the Lebanese government for trying to solicit political gains out of the crash investigation.
Ethiopian Airlines says all crash bodies recovered
We are finished. May God have mercy on us.” Those
were the last chilling words from the captain of ET409.
Samuelsson’s Red Rooster Pays Tribute To Legendary Speakeasy From The Harlem Renaissance
Red Rooster, the highly anticipated uptown eatery restores to notice a legendary speakeasy from the Harlem Renaissance.
TEZA to Premier in New York
TEZA opens in Manhattan on Friday, April 2nd 2010, at Lincoln Plaza Cinema, 1886 Broadway (at 62nd Street).
Robel Teklemariam places 93rd in cross country ski event
Ethiopia’s lone Olympian, cross country skier Robel Teklemariam, finished 93rd out of 95 skiers yesterday.
Ethiopia gets Microsoft software in Amharic
US software giant Microsoft has launched Windows Vista in Amharic, the first operating system in the national language of Ethiopia.
US envoy pledges to press Ethiopia on rights
Booth, Obama’s nominee to be US ambassador to Ethiopia, told Senators Human Rights is top priority.
Video: Beer Run Ends with Innocent Driver’s Death
MyFox — Police say it all started with a beer run and ended with the death of an innocent driver,…
Robel Teklemariam: Heading to the 2010 Winter Olympics
Cross-country skier Robel Teklemariam will represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
Teff luck: What Has Piracy Got To Do With The Price of Injera?
Here is a feature opinion piece on piracy, patenting, and intellectual property in the developing world.
FOXNews: Food 101 – Dishes of Ethiopian Cuisine From New York’s Queen of Sheba
FoxNews.com’s Diane Macedo explores how to prepare authentic Ethiopian cuisine at New York’s Queen of Sheba restaurant.