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A new study found high biodiversity on traditional coffee farms in Ethiopia.

Maaza Mengiste features the Sudden Flowers project in Ethiopia as documented by photographer Eric Gottesman.

Ethiopia is ranked 7th in Rough Guides’ 2015 top international destinations by its readers.

While AGOA technically expires in September, for African companies there is less than two months left in the supply cycle.

In Ethiopia a growing number of musician mix traditional folk with UKG that they call the Ethiopiyawi electronic.

ADM supports African diaspora entrepreneurs in establishling high impact start-ups in African countries.

Senior U.S. energy officials, their counterparts from African nations and private companies are meeting in D.C. this week.

Ethiopia expects to open a new railway line to Djibouti in early 2016, the head of the state railways said.

Judges in the Zone 9 case have decided to accept most of the accusations against the bloggers.

Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro ended his long silence over his country’s restoration of diplomatic ties with the United States.

Ethiopian icons and artifacts from the 16th century on display include illuminated manuscripts.

The first round of talks this week came a month after it was announced that the United States and Cuba were normalizing diplomatic and trade ties after more than 50 years.

A new report by Human Rights Watch accuses the government of systematically cracking down on media ahead of May elections.

In historic talks in Havana this week, the United States and Cuba will discuss lifting travel restrictions and opening embassies.

The Chief Data Officer for the Republican party, Azarias Reda, named one of this year’s 30 under 30 by Forbes Magazine.

A delegation of British MPs will visit Ethiopia next month in a bid to secure the release of Andargachew “Andy” Tsege.

Ethiopian opposition parties say they are facing roadblocks in their efforts to register for the May elections.

Dinaw Mengestu is a recipient of the 2012 MacArthur Foundation genius grant and author of three novels.

Addis Ababa’s first hotel Itegue Taitu Hotel sustained serious fire damage on Sunday, January 11th, 2015.

2015 is a critical year in the governance and political landscape of Africa, with 14 legislative and presidential elections.

The 4th annual International Conference of Ethiopian Women is calling for presentation proposals by Jan 30th deadline

Ethiopians celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, January 7th.

Ethiopians celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, January 7th.

The new San Jose, California Mayor Sam Liccardo officially takes office today.

Hiwot Bekele will represent Ethiopia at the annual Miss Universe Pageant on January 25th, 2015 in Florida.

Tsion Cafe in Harlem will launch the Art at Tsion Series this month featuring four up-and-coming artists.

Azeb Asnake, chief executive of the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation, says 88 percent Gibe 3 has been completed.

People around the world welcomed the New Year with fireworks, glitter, song and dance, and well-wishing.

The Bana people of Ethiopia’s Omo Valley inspire 2015 catwalk fashion.

Here are the top news stories of 2014 in photos. We wish all of you the best in the new year!

African Business magazine names Zemedeneh Negatu among Africa’s top 15 CEOs to watch in 2015.

The disease has so far killed 6,900 people & has disrupted daily life in the worst-hit nations of Liberia, Guinea & Sierra Leone.

President Barack Obama announced the US will restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba for the first time in 50 years.

Billboard magazine has named Ethiopia Habtemariam as one of the year’s top women in the music industry.

Proceeds go to support AFC projects in Ethiopia including the AFC Children´s Home and the Community Outreach program.

Yirgalem Hadish won the Miss World Ethiopia title in August and is a participant at the Miss World 2014 competition in London.

Seeds of Africa Foundation’s Dream School Initiative aims to provide a state-of-art education facility for Pre-K and up in Nazret.

Difret will premiere in Los Angeles at Laemmle Music Hall Theater on Friday, December 12th.

There are a number of private training institutes for prospective entrepreneurs with average cost between $45 and $110.

New York City saw a fourth night of protests Saturday over police violence against minorities.

Independent experts regret that US grand juries failed to indict police officers for killing two unarmed men in separate cases.

Genzebe Dibaba attends World Athletics Gala in Monaco as a finalist for the women’s Athlete of the Year award.

Dr. Yohannes Zeleke discusses his love of history, archaeology, and showcasing cities to travelers from around the world.

In July, Yodit Eklund did the unusual. She restructured her 4-year-old brand Bantu Wax to reflect the culture she grew up with.

The 2014 Artist for Charity Holiday Benefit & Art Auction will be held at Impact Hub in New York City on Saturday December 6th.

Ethiopian Airlines is losing around $8 million a month in sales as travelers cut back on African trips as concern about the Ebola outbreak in West Africa affects far-afield airlines, the CEO said.

The president unveiled his plan during a televised primetime address, in which he outlined a plan to temporarily protect as many as 5 million from deportation,

Genzebe Dibaba of Ethiopia is one of the three athletes shortlisted for the women’s award this year.

A new film looks at the life of the singer, actor and dancer Asnaketch Worku, who the director calls “Ethiopia’s Edith Piaf”.

A defense lawyer says the court asked prosecutors to amend charges so they specify the acts of terrorism against the bloggers.

The Dallas/Forth Worth Ethiopian community hired private investigators & Illinois-based sonar search company.

The body of missing Ethiopian mom Almaz Gebremedhin has been found inside her car in a pond.

Yacob Amare, the founder of the African Cup USA, came to this country 22 years ago with his parents and three siblings.

After the success of Kenya’s debut Eurobond, Ethiopia has announced plans to issue its own bond.

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, with all precincts reporting, Liccardo had won 51 percent of the vote

Republican & Democratic candidates in California & Colorado endorsed by EAC and larger Ethiopian community win elections.

Marcus Samuelsson will converse with Joe Yonan about his latest book, Marcus Off Duty on November 13th in Washington.

Republican Congressman Mike Coffman is hoping to attract Ethiopian American votes ahead of Tuesday’s elections .

Tadias Magazine News Update Published: Monday, November 3rd, 2014 New York (TADIAS) – A month has passed since Almaz Gebremedhin,…

More than 100 black candidates will be on the ballot in statewide and congressional races on Tuesday, November 4th.

Wilson Kipsang of Kenya won the men’s title. Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa was second, and 2010 champ Gebre Gebremariam third.

The gathering at Queen of Sheba Restaurant in Manhattan Thursday featuring Buzunesh Deba was sponsored by Nike.

Thousands of South Sudanese refugees remain stuck in flooded camps in Ethiopia.

Burkina Faso’s government has abandoned an attempt to extend presidential term limits, after protesters attacked parliament.

The exhibition is currently on display at the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Art.

As labor costs in the “world’s factory” continue to rise global brands are looking elsewhere to source apparel, like Ethiopia.

Abaynesh Asrat is currently focusing on advocacy to expand the capacity of the Hamlin College of Midwives in Ethiopia.

Mohammed Abbajebel Tahiro is the first Ethiopian and African-born candidate vying for a U.S. Senate seat.

Ethiopia said Friday it will deploy about 210 health professionals to Ebola-affected countries as a sign of solidarity.

A doctor in Harlem, New York City who recently returned from Guinea tested positive for the Ebola virus Thursday.

Hub Of Africa Fashion Week will be held at Galani Coffee & Gallery in Addis Ababa.

This symposium at NYU examines the legacies of the Italian occupation of Ethiopia as experienced by Ethiopians.

Taitu Cultural & Educational Center’s 14th anniversary celebration will be held in DC on Sunday, November 2nd, 2014.

Coffee has long played a central role in Ethiopia’s macroeconomic fortunes as the country’s largest export earner.

Girmay Birhanu Gebru of Ethiopia won the Beijing Marathon as about 30,000 runners from 55 countries competed.

Bangalore, India-based rose exporter Karuturi Global is one of the multinationals that own land for lease in Ethiopia.

Genzebe Dibaba had an unbelievable year. The Ethiopian athlete broke three indoor world records in 2014.

The Ethiopian shoe brand’s first international retail space is located a Westfield Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California.

Wylie Police asks that anyone with information should contact the department at 972-442-8171.

The U.S. Census Bureau’ says compared with the overall foreign-born population, Africans have higher levels of education.

The book is a collection of recipes – many of them inspired by his travels across America, NYT caught up with Marcus in Harlem.

Mamitu Daska and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia have won the 2014 Boston Athletic Association Half Marathon.

The Ethiopian film has been submitted for the 2015 Oscar consideration under the Best Foreign Language Film category.

Last Week Blessed Coffee benefit corporation was honored with Start up Africa’s Entrepreneurship of the Year Award.

Hayes admitted that she violated the law when she married an an Ethiopian teen seeking to retain residency in the United States.

The winner of the Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday.

The 42-year-old mother of two was last seen leaving for work last Thursday, October 2nd.

There is more fallout from a shooting last weeK near the Ethiopian Embassy in DC. The incident sparked rival protests Tuesday.

The New York City Marathon was the largest marathon last year with 50,266 runners who participated.

Ethiopia Habtemariam was honored by the Heroes and Legends Foundation in Hollywood on Sunday, September 28th, 2014

Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged looks for the roots of humanity in Ethiopia’s badlands.

Julia Pierson, the director of the Secret Service, is resigning in the wake of several security breaches .

A gunman opened fire during a protest on the Ethiopian Embassy grounds on Monday, according to U.S. Secret Service.