Author: Tadias Magazine

Reliable sources in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa have informed CPJ this week that its site was inaccessible on the servers of the Ethiopian Telecommunications Corporation.

Ethiopia’s hopes of taking part in the 2010 World Cup were dealt a further blow on Friday when FIFA confirmed that it was cancelling a qualifying match against Morocco on September 7.

John McCain has selected Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin to be his vice presidential running mate, according to the McCain campaign, a surprise pick sure to shake up the race.

Senator Barack Obama is preparing for his historic speech In Denver, Colorado, tonight.

The Ethiopian Olympic team arrived home to a hero’s welcome Wednesday, as thousands of ecstatic fans lined up the capital’s streets to greet the track stars.

Sen. Barack Obama of Illinois become the first African-American ever nominated for president by a major political party Wednesday afternoon.

Sen. Hillary Clinton introduced herself as a “proud supporter of Barack Obama” at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday as she called on her party to rally behind her former rival.

Feleke Tibebu, deputy editor of private Ethiopian newspaper Hadar, was interviewed in Amharic last week by Voice of America Amharic service reporter Henok Fente, who is based in Washington:

Republicans on Tuesday invoked Hillary Rodham Clinton’s past criticism that Barack Obama wasn’t ready to lead as Democrats began two days at their national convention.

Americans are adopting fewer orphans overseas except in one country: Ethiopia. But social workers are saying adoption is not the best solution to Ethiopia’s problems

Hefty cash rewards are awaiting triumphant Kenyan Olympic team that returns from Beijing late Wednesday. A total of 22.5 million shillings (about 330,000 U.S. dollars) will be dished out.

Michelle took center stage at the Democratic National Convention on Monday night, stressing her love for the nation and making her case for why her husband should be the next president.

Tadias – My mom, the girls, and I left home in Chicago and got to Denver yesterday. What a beautiful city! The convention started this morning, and everyone here is getting ready for the big week.

To the roar of pyrotechnics over the Bird’s Nest, the symbol of a new China, and a simultaneously timed circle of yet more fireworks over Tianmen Square in central Beijing, the 2008 Summer Games drew Sunday night to a close.

The Ethiopian athletes’ great success in Beijing has Ethiopian people all over the world feeling proud of their country. (China Central Television)

The Age Photo from Nigel Brennan’s Facebook page and (inset) Amanda Lindhout. Sunanda Creagh and Glenda Kwek August 25, 2008…

Tadias — I’d like to thank you for the warm welcome I’ve received as the newest member of this campaign. What you and Barack have accomplished over the past 19 months is incredible.

Not only did Sammy Wanjiru give Kenya its first gold medal in the marathon, but also shattered the Olympic record in 2 hours 6 minutes 32 seconds.

Kenenisa Bekele emulated fellow-Ethiopian Miruts Yifter when he completed an Olympic long distance double gold with a runaway triumph in the 5,000 metres at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday.

Barack Obama selected Sen. Joe Biden of Delaware late Friday night to be his vice presidential running mate, balancing his ticket with an older congressional veteran well-versed in foreign and defense issues.
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Ethiopia’s Tirunesh Dibaba surprised herself by winning the Olympic long distance double she sealed with a stunning final-lap sprint in the 5,000 metres on Friday.

L.A.-based artist Shepard Fairey created the now-ubiquitous graphic of Obama, who wrote to him, “Your images have a profound effect on people.”

Ethiopia’s Tirunesh Dibaba won her second gold medal at the Beijing Olympics as she took the Women’s 5,000 Meters gold medal on Friday.

Ethiopia’s Olympic champion distance runner Kenenisa Bekele has left his actress wife at home to avoid any distractions as he seeks double gold in Beijing.

Titan Resources Corp., owned by U.S. billionaire Nelson Bunker Hunt, won agreements to explore two areas in Ethiopia for oil and gas, the Mines Ministry said.

I recently went to Habash, an Ethiopian restaurant located in the ever so depressing area of the Opera Tower on Tel Aviv’s promenade. This was my first time at an Ethiopian restaurant.

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. may have cut into Democratic presidential rival Barack Obama’s poll lead because of the Russia-Georgia conflict, negative ads and more.

This year’s election proved that online buzz and activity can translate to offline, on-the-ground results. Indeed, the web has been crucial to how Obama communicates with his supporters.

After Pervez Musharraf resigned as president of Pakistan after nine years in power, Pakistanis reflect on his legacy and their expectations for the future.

You won’t find a more eagerly inquisitive group of musicians than long-running Dutch quartet the Ex. Now, they have found a Soulmate in an Ethiopian Sax Legend, Gétatchèw Mèkurya.

Jacob Neuman, a 5-year-old Brooklyn boy – trying to escape after the elevator stalled between floors – plunged 10 stories on Tuesday as his older brother watched helplessly.

The Canadian Jewish News Above photo by Ricki Rosen (The Jewish Journal) By RITA POLIAKOV, CJN Intern Thursday, 21 August…

Barack Obama’s trailblazing use of the Internet to fuel his campaign has just taken another historic turn: he’s offering Web fans instant notice of his vice presidential choice.

Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama planned a typical day of campaigning Tuesday while speculation flared over when he would announce his choice of running mate.

USA TODAY By Rick Hampson KONSO, Ethiopia — Once, the farmers walked for hours to bring their sorghum and maize…

Ynetnews, Israel (Video) Mass demonstration held in front of Prime Minister’s Office for 8,700 Falash Mura members who were promised…

Ethiopians completed a sweep in the 10,000, with Kenenisa Bekele adding the men’s title on top of Tirunesh Dibaba’s win to show they are the world’s greatest long-distance runners.

In what is being called a nationally galvanizing incident, Ethiopia’s reggae star Tewodros Kassahun is being held in prison on charges of striking a homeless boy with his BMW.

Tadias Magazine By Tseday Alehegn Updated: August 10th, 2008 New York (TADIAS) – As members of Harlem’s legendary Abyssinian Baptist…

By Mohamed Keita/Africa Research Associate Source: CPJ Published: Thursday, August 7, 2008 New York – Journalists in the Ethiopian capital,…

The Ottawa Citizen Published: Saturday, July 19, 2008 To get an idea of the burden weighing on Bekele Geleta, consider…

Historic Concert by Ethiopian Nun Pianist & Composer in D.C. Published: Tuesday, July 8, 2008 Washington, DC (TADIAS) – A…

We interviewed Dr. Ebba Ebba (above left) of the The Gemini Health Care Group to give us some insight into the Ethiopian health care forum on Thursday July 3rd at George Washington University.

The final event of the Ethiopian Millennium Celebration Series will include a presentation of photography by Ethiopian and American photographers at the State Building in Harlem, NY, Friday night.

The Associated Press Published: June 20, 2008 ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia: Opposition politicians are forming a party similar to the alliance…

Even though they’ve cornered the internet-savvy Abesha market that likes hip T-shirts, one of the founders of Bernos says a little number-crunching reveals that market is still pretty small.

Above: Ted Alemayuhu, Founder & Chairman of U.S. Doctors for Africa, was one of the featured keynote speakers The third…

Members of Harlem’s legendary Abyssinian Baptist Church congregated together on Sunday, November 4th to describe their recent travel to Ethiopia. It was the first time that the group had met since their return from their historic trip.

The high-end Taytu collection (highlighted by BBC as an emerging luxury designer label from Ethiopia), made its debut in New York at The Train Fashion Trade Show.

Crude calculations using remittance figures ($1.1 billion in the first 9 months of 2006/07 alone) show that the gross income of Ethiopians in the Diaspora is in the range of 10-20 billion dollars.

3.2 million-year-old Lucy and five million years of Ethiopia’s diverse history and culture will be on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science (August 31, 2007 – April 20, 2008).

The Mesgana Dancers of Ethiopia continuing their tour of New York have met with their peers at the world acclaimed Dance Theater of Harlem. Photo Journal by Steve Dyer of VicRae Inc for Tadias Magazine.

Haile Gebrselassie, from Ethiopia, holds his country’s flag after winning the 2nd annual New York City Half-Marathon with an official time of 59 minutes, 24 seconds, Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007.

The Ethiopian Diaspora will be given an opportunity to select the beauty “queens of the new millennium”, organisers of the Ethiopian millennium pageant in Addis Ababa have announced.