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.
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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.
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.
Lacking Shelter at Home and Abroad
It’s all in the eyes. Remember that as you watch “Teza.” The film opens in New York today at Lincoln Plaza Cinema in Manhattan.
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.
For Filmmaker, Ethiopia’s Struggle Is His Own
“Teza,” which means “Morning Dew” in the director’s native Amharic, may be Mr. Gerima’s most autobiographical movie yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Robel Teklemariam: Heading to the 2010 Winter Olympics
Cross-country skier Robel Teklemariam will represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Copenhagen Summit Ends With Political Agreement
The United Nations-sponsored climate summit ended Saturday with a face-saving political agreement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Famine eclipses Ethiopia’s beauty and rich history (Video)
Twenty-five years after famine devastated Ethiopia, poverty still mars the country’s image.
The Ethiopian American Community Weighs In On Health Care Reform
The Congressional Caucus on Ethiopia and Ethiopian Americans has released a statement on health care reform.
Ethiopia 27 million years ago had higher rainfall, warmer soil
Ethiopian fossils define prehistoric ecosystems, human evolution, climate change.
Police Ask For Help In Solving Murder Mystery
Police in Denver are asking the community for help solving the murder of an Ethiopian immigrant: Keyru Lolo, 24.
Raucous Gypsy Punk Music Has Serious Side
What do you get when you combine Ethiopian rhythms, string and accordion melodies influenced by Eastern European folk music?
Ethiopia’s farmland in high demand
Governments across Africa are leasing land to foreign investors who use it to grow food to compensate for their own deficit, or for export.
Ethiopian Americans Endorse Creigh Deeds for Governor of Virginia
Ethiopian Americans for Change (EA4C) officially endorses Gubernatorial Candidate Creigh Deeds for Governor of Virginia.
Gebisa Ejeta Accepts Food Prize Award
The World Food Prize Laureate Award Ceremony was held in the magnificent Iowa State Capitol Building on October 15th.
Dr. Catherine Hamlin named co-winner of the 2009 Right Livelihood Award
Dr. Catherine Hamlin, founder of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital, has been named co-winner of the 2009 Right Livelihood Award.
Ethiopian rocker swaps prison cell for spotlight
When Teddy Afro leaps onto the stage the crowd goes wild, clapping in the air and singing along with Ethiopia’s conscience.
Nobel Jury Speaks Out in Defense of Obama
Above: Members of the Norwegian committee that gave Barack Obama the Nobel Peace Prize are strongly defending their choice against…
Marcus Samuelsson to Release New Book
Samuelsson’s book, New American Table, will be released on October 26th, 2009.
Ethiopian women face dangers in childbirth
In the U.S., a woman has a 1 in 4,800 chance of dying from complications due to pregnancy. In Ethiopia, a woman has a 1 in 27 chance of dying.
Rio de Janeiro wins vote to host 2016 Games
Rio de Janeiro defeats Madrid to host the 2016 Olympics. And Chicago is out — one of the most shocking defeats ever handed down by the IOC.
New Fossil Skeleton From Ethiopia Predates Lucy
Lucy, you sweet young thing. No longer can you lay claim to being the oldest creature on the human branch of the primate family tree.
Ethiopian Woman Shot By Sheriff’s Deputy During Eviction
46-year-old Eleni Bekele of Davis, CA, was shot Tuesday morning during an eviction confrontation with Davis police officers.
Quakes rip Indonesia, Samoa islands
A powerful earthquake rocked western Indonesia Wednesday and powerful tsunami slams into the tropical islands of American Samoa.
23 million East Africans at risk of hunger
Above: More than 23 million people are being pushed towards severe hunger and destitution across East Africa, international aid agency…
Obama to Push Chicago’s Olympic Bid
President Obama will travel to Copenhagen to make a personal pitch for Chicago to get the 2016 Olympic Games.
Ethiopia’s staple grain Teff taking root in Kansas
Teff is blooming in the fields of northwestern Kansas thanks to a USDA Conservation Innovation grant and it has a ready-made market of Ethiopian expatriates.