State of the Union: Obama Calls Jobs ‘Number One Focus’
Above: President Obama said Wednesday night that leaders in Washington face a “deficit of trust,” as he used his first…
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You Can Help Put Ethiopia and Dub Into World Music
Dan Harper’s new album “PUNT Made in Ethiopia”, has been nominated for the 2010 Songlines Music Awards.
Was The Doomed Ethiopian Plane Formerly Owned by Ryanair?
Three day after the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409, there is no news of survivors but plenty of information about the aircraft.
Names of Passengers Aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409
The Lebanese newspaper the Daily Star has published the names of passengers aboard Ethiopian Airlines Flight 409.
UPDATE: Crashed Ethiopian plane cockpit recorder recovered (AP)
Lebanon said the Odyssey Explorer, a vessel operated by a private US firm that specialises in underwater recovery, would be sent.
Ethiopian Airlines Confirms Order For 10 Boeing Planes
Boeing has secured an order from Ethiopian Airlines for 10 of its 737-800s aircraft in a deal valued at about $767 million.
The Ethiopian dream: come to America then go back home
Worldfocus By Tesfaye Negussie January 22, 2010 It was an elaborate scam: a beautiful bride, a dashing groom, a smiling…
Celebrities unite, put on telethon to help people of Haiti
Celebrities and musicians with mournful tunes set the tone for the all-star, international “Hope for Haiti Now” telethon.
Exhibition To Honor Helen Suzman
An exhibition featuring photographs, personal letters, quotations from speeches and news articles and celebrating the life and times of Helen Suzman will open in New York.
Ethiopian Banker Leads Development Agency for Obama Administration
An Ethiopian immigrant is making history as the highest Ethiopian-American official in the Obama administration.
Haile Gebrselassie to race in New York Half-Marathon
Haile Gebrselassie will race in the New York Half-Marathon in March, race organizers announced Wednesday.
Seattle: Man on Trial in Killing of Ethiopian Immigrant
Rey Davis-Bell is charged with the murder of Degene Barecha, an immigrant from Ethiopia, at Philadelphia Cheese Steak.
Crisis Mapping and Collaboration Between Western and African ICT Developers for Haiti Quake Response
Mobile phones and online crisis mapping tools have enabled tech developers to collaborate in unprecedented ways.
Would Martin Luther King Jr. support Obama?
Above: On Martin Luther King Jr. Day a year after the first African-American president took office, Americans appear to have…
Ethiopia launches new Omo River hydroelectric plant
A new hydroelectric plant has been inaugurated in Ethiopia – part of a controversial project on the Omo River.
Obama’s Newsweek essay: We help for one simple reason
Survivors strained desperately against the chunks of concrete that buried this city along with thousands of its residents, rich and poor.
Search for survivors amid despair
A woman cares for an injured toddler at a destroyed orphanage in Fontamara. A stream of food, water and U.S. troops flowed toward Haiti on Saturday as donors squabbled over how to reach hungry, haggard earthquake survivors…
New Coffee Shop to Open in Anacostia
FOX: During the biggest recession since the Great Depression, a local Ethiopian family is bucking the trend. They are poised……
Life-saving surgery gives professor mission
A booming Ethiopian community in Nashville that almost lost its leader is leaning on its church and focusing on health care.
Bekele Disappoints, Dibaba Wins In Snowy Edinburgh
Three-time champion Kenenisa Bekele finished a distant fourth, while Tirunesh Dibaba won the women’s race.
Q & A With Maaza Mengiste
In the last few years we have witnessed the emergence of Ethiopian-American authors who are making their mark on the tapestry of American literature.
Reid: Sorry for ‘Negro’ remark about Obama
Above: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says his comment about Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential bid as “light skinned”…
A world away and branching out (The Boston Globe)
The sounds are as vibrant and diverse as the ragtag players making them and the enthusiastic crowd dancing with abandon.
Teddy Afro Kicks Off U.S. Tour (Video)
Above: The crowd at Teddy Afro’s U.S. tour kickoff concert on Saturday, January 2, 2009 at the D.C. Armory. (Bekalu…
Jailed but not forgotten: Ethiopia’s most famous prisoner (Guardian)
Her mother and her four-year-old daughter are the only outsiders Birtukan Mideksa is allowed to see.
Interview With Grammy-Nominated Musician Kenna
Grammy-nominated Ethiopian-American musician Kenna is leading a team of friends to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
Zewdy’s Video Goes Viral on YouTube
A homemade video by Zewdy, a talented young artist from New York City is garnering growing attention on YouTube.
Melkam Genna (Merry Christmas) To Our Readers!
Above: Ethiopians and other Orthodox Christians who follow the Julian calendar celebrate Genna (Christmas) today. Tadias Magazine Editor’s Note Published:…
Debo Band Wins BMA’s International Music Act of the Year
The Ethio groove ensemble known as Debo Band has won BMA’s “International Music Act of the Year.”
Suspected ‘Underwear Bomber’ Flew on Ethiopian Airlines
‘Underwear Bomber’ Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab flew on Ethiopian Airlines from Dubai to Accra, making a stop over in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, authorities said.
Etete Makes Washingtonian’s 100 Best Restaurants
Etete has earned a recognition from Washingtonian magazine as one of the “100 Very Best Restaurants”.
Rumors of War: Eritrea says attacked by Ethiopia
Eritrea said on Sunday it has killed 10 Ethiopian soldiers and captured two accusing its neighbor of launching the attack.
Thomas ‘Tommy T’ Gobena is a man of the world
It’s breakfast time at Dukem, the popular Ethiopian restaurant on U Street NW, but Thomas “Tommy T” Gobena orders lunch.
Cameroon Honors Ted Alemayhu (Video Added)
Ted Alemayhu, Founder and Chairman of U.S. Doctors for Africa (USDFA), was honored in Cameroon last week.
Beneath the Lion’s Gaze: Maaza Mengiste’s first novel
Maaza Mengiste’s first novel, “Beneath the Lion’s Gaze,” opens in 1974 during the last days of Selassie’s six-decade rule.
Teddy Afro, Ethiopia’s Bob Marley, at the Armory Saturday
Teddy Afro, Ethiopia’s biggest pop star, will kick off his 2010 American tour Saturday night at the D.C. Armory.
“Ethiopia Reads” founder to keynote American Library Association Event
Mr. Gebregeorgis will serve as keynote speaker at the American Library Association’s Program in Boston on Sunday, Jan. 17th.
Candlelight Vigil Held for Jailed Ethiopia Opposition Leader
One of Ethiopia’s main opposition parties has held a candlelight vigil to mark the first anniversary of the day their leader was imprisoned for life.
Obama: Breach Was Potentially ‘Catastrophic’
President Obama on Tuesday called the attempted bombing of a U.S. airplane a -“potential catastrophic breach” of security.
Tadias 20 Most Read Stories of 2009
Tadias’ interview with Sarah Nuru, who was crowned Germany’s Top Model last spring, was one of our most read stories of 2009.
Top 10 Ethiopian News & Entertainment Websites of 2009
Tadias Magazine announces its second annual list of top Ethiopia related websites based on Alexa’s traffic ranking.
Party Like It’s 2010 With Teddy Afro
Above: “When Teddy Afro leaps onto the stage the crowd goes wild, clapping in the air and singing along with…
Senate passes historic health care bill
Senate Democrats passed a landmark health care bill in a climactic Christmas Eve vote that could define Obama’s legacy.
Notable Ethiopian Americans of 2009
Tadias Magazine is proud to present our list of people of the year for 2009. Here is our top ten list.
Faces of Climate Change: Ethiopia
Imagine walking six hours for a drink of water. Loko Dadacha is learning to adapt and prepare for drought’s devastating effects.
Ardi named ‘Breakthrough’ of 2009
The journal Science has named the discovery of Ardi the biggest scientific breakthrough of 2009.
The Not-So-Lost Ark of the Covenant
“We don’t have to prove it to anyone. [If] you want to believe, it’s your privilege. If you don’t want to believe, it’s your own privilege again.”
Doctor’s mission to save kids’ hearts
Above: Ethiopia – Doctors, nurses, family members and an NBC cameraman fanned out across the hospital in an all-out search…
Copenhagen Summit Ends With Political Agreement
The United Nations-sponsored climate summit ended Saturday with a face-saving political agreement.
Interview with Marcus Samuelsson: White House State Dinner, His New Book, and Living in Harlem
Read our interview with Marcus Samuelsson about the White House State Dinner, his new book, and living in Harlem.
Actress Happy to be Role Model For Jolie-Pitt’s Ethiopian Daughter
Angelina Jolie, the adoptive mother of 4 year old Zahara, is excited about the new animated family comedy.
The Saint Yared Choir Performs At The U.N. Tellman Chapel
The Saint Yared Choir of Washington D.C. gave a breathtaking concert at The United Nations Tellman Chapel last week.
Wudasse Brings Back Sounds of Ethio Jazz
Heard from the front stoops of a brownstone in Harlem, the new cd by Wudasse feels very much like the crisp sounds of summer jazz.
Obama Nominates New Ambassador to Ethiopia
President Obama announced on Wednesday his intent to nominate Donald E. Booth to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia.
US ‘concerned’ over closure of Ethiopian paper
The United States said Thursday it was concerned over the closure of a leading Ethiopian newspaper.
President Barack Obama Accepts Nobel Peace Prize
President Obama, accepting the Nobel Peace Prize on Thursday, acknowledged the age-old tensions between war and peace.
Kansas City roasters go to great lengths to buy a sustainable brew
Freshness and tradition — that’s what Habte Mesfin speaks of while pulling an espresso shot at Revocup.
Harlem’s Legendary Church Launches Abyssinian Fund
This past weekend we attended the launching of Abyssinian Fund, an NGO dedicated to fighting poverty in Ethiopia.
World’s worst places to be a journalist
On December 1, a total of 25 journalists were imprisoned in Sub-Saharan Africa in retaliation for their journalism.
Ethiopian editors close paper and flee
One of Ethiopia’s best-read weekly newspapers has shut down and three of its senior staff have fled the country.
Ethiopia: The first private Athletics Village to be built in Sululta
A new company established in 2009 has begun the construction of a modern athletics village in Sululta.
The 2009 African Diaspora Film Festival | Ethiopia Related Movies
The African Diaspora Film Festival (ADFF) presents an eclectic mix of urban, classic, independent and foreign films.
Couple Says ‘We did not’ Crash White House Party
Above: The Virginia couple, pictured here with President Obama at the White House last week after sneaking into his first…
Stanford: Global warming increases risk of civil war in Africa
Climate change is likely to increase the number of civil wars raging in Africa, according to Stanford researchers.
Tadias’ Favorite Charitable Organizations
Each of the charities listed below focus on basic environmental and social needs: Access to health care, clean water, education, and shelter.
Back in Ethiopia, Geldof warns about climate change
Irish singer and activist Bob Geldof returned to Ethiopia this week 25 years after arousing a global response to its 1984 famine.
Uninvited Pair Met Obama; Secret Service Offers Apology
The revelation that uninvited couple had sneaked into a state dinner prompted an apology from the Secret Service.
Artists for Charity To Raise Awareness About HIV / AIDS in Washington, D.C. And Ethiopia
Did you know that Washington, D.C. has one of the highest HIV infection rates, per capita, in the United States?
White House State Dinner Features Ethiopian-born Chef
Ethiopian native, Chef Marcus Samuelsson, prepared the Obamas’ first State Dinner.
Ethiopia: Gov’t Rejects Politicized Food Aid Claims
The Ethiopian government has vehemently rejected accusations that it is playing Food Aid politics against the opposition.
So You Want to Be a Farmer? Ethiopia Got Land
Officials in Ethiopia hope that the investment can help improve agriculture, replacing ox-and-plough with tractors.
Prester John: Medieval Ethiopia’s Mythology and History
This article is inspired by The Prester John Sessions, the title of Tommy T Gobena’s first solo album.
An Exquisite Pocket Watch And The Emperor Who Owned It
This pocket watch recently sold at an auction in Geneva at price of 52,500 Swiss Franc, the equivalent of 51,595.95 U.S. dollars.
U.S. Worries About Food Aid Politics in Ethiopia
The following is an editorial reflecting the views of the United States government regarding food politics in Ethiopia.
White House Invites Marcus Samuelsson to Prepare State Dinner
The White House has selected Chef Marcus Samuelsson to prepare the State Dinner honoring the Indian Prime Minister.
Ethiopian Jews Celebrate a Festival, Gain Israeli Attention for Their Traditions
A crowd of about 10,000 people gathered on November 16 to celebrate Sigd.
Picture of the Week: Emperor Menelik’s Pocket Watch
A pocket watch made for Ethiopian Emperor Menelik II, dating back to 1893, is displayed during an auction preview in Geneva.
Interview with Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged
In order to help us shade light on the recent discovery in Ethiopia, we contacted Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged.
What’s ‘Fat Man in Ethiopia’ Got to Do With Philipino Politics?
Tadias Magazine Editorial Updated: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 New York (Tadias) – Today we came across an article entitled The…
Grammy-Nominated Singer Looks Forward to Motherhood
Wayna: “The most important news of my life these days is that my husband and I are expecting our first child next May.”
Tirunesh Dibaba Sets 15Km World Record
Ethiopia’s double Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba – still on the mend from injury – improved the 15km world record.
Ethiopian Airlines confirms Order For 12 Airbus A350 Planes
Airbus won an order from Ethiopian Airlines for 12 of its upcoming A350 aircraft in a deal valued at about $2.8 billion at list price.
Gates Foundation Gives Emory $8.16 Million to Help in Ethiopia
Emory University’s School of Nursing has received an $8.16 million grant from the Gates Foundation for a project in Ethiopia.
Jolie gives girls a chance at Kenya school
The actress sponsors a boarding school for girls, who would otherwise have no chance for an education.
The Africans who fought in WWII
Seventy years laster, how many now recall the role of more than one million African troops during World War II?
Kenenisa Bekele Nominated for the 2009 World Athlete of the Year Awards
Kenenisa is one of five male athletes who have been shortlisted for the award by the International Association of Athletics Federations – IAAF.
Obama Calls Health Care Bill’s Passage ‘Courageous’
President Obama praised the passage of a $1.1 trillion, 10-year plan to overhaul the nation’s health care system on Sunday.
Obama’s half brother steps into spotlight
The mixed-race son of a Kenyan academic and a white American woman writes an emotionally wrenching book.
Video: Clinton Meets with Ethiopian Foreign Minister
Above: Secretary Clinton holds a Bilateral Meeting with Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin of Ethiopia, at the Department of State. The…
Watch: Tragedy at Fort Hood army base
Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, an army psychiatrist set to be shipped overseas opened fire at a Texas army base Thursday.
PBS: Becoming Human Part 1
Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged, the man who discovered Selam (also known us “Lucy’s Baby”), is featured in new PBS Documentary.
Derartu Tulu Rings New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell
Derartu Tulu became the second Ethiopian in three years to ring the closing bell on the floor of a U.S. stock exchange.
Giant Rift in Ethiopia Will Someday Form a New Ocean
A 35-mile rift in the desert of Ethiopia will eventually become a new ocean or sea, researchers now confirm.
Ethiopian Music Hour with Danny Mekonnen on MIT Radio
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 New York (TADIAS) – Ethiopian-American jazz saxophonist Danny Mekonnen,…
Do Ethiopia’s politicians mean it on democracy?
Ethiopia is once again heading into uncertain times as the world watches and awaits for the 2010 elections to unfold.
European Satellite May Help Famine-Prone Countries Like Ethiopia
What if countries such as Ethiopia are able to precisely predict future drought and avoid the repeat of catastrophic past famines? The answer may lie inside a new satellite.
Derartu Tulu, Keflezighi Win NYC Marathon
Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia and Eritrea-born Keflezighi of the U.S., have won the 2009 New York City Marathon.
Chicago: Aid System Frustrates African Refugees
Chicago is a magnet for refugees arriving from Africa. Since 1999, an estimated 4,800 Africans have arrived in the city.
Marcus Samuelsson Launches New Book
Marcus Samuelsson, one of the nation’s most celebrated chefs, has released his latest book: New American Table.
New York – Addis – London: The Story Of Ethio Jazz 1965-1975
Arranged by Mulatu Astatke, the godfather of Ethio-jazz, a fusion of Ethiopian music and—you guessed it—jazz.