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US voters may be tiring of the name Clinton, but the rest of the world has embraced the former president’s efforts to save the planet (which includes a health project in Ethiopia).

What is probably the last wave of Ethiopian immigrants to Israel have just been given word that their years of waiting are over, and that soon they will start their journey by land and air.

A federal judge in New Jersey has declined to stop the new immigration rule that extends the optional practical training duration from 12 to 29 months for students with F-1 visas.

Africa had to wait until day seven of competition to win its first gold medal of the 2008 Olympics. The entire continent celebrated as Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia won the women’s 10,000m in the Bird’s Nest Stadium.

Ethiopian-born Elvan Abeylegesse made double Turkish history on Friday by becoming the first-ever Turk to win an Olympic silver medal in athletics.

The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has for centuries quietly maintained the only African presence in one of Christianity’s holiest sites.

Phelps touched in 50.58 seconds, winning his sevnth gold medal of these Beijing Olympics. The margin of victory over his rival? One one hundredth of a second.

Michael Phelps swam his way to six gold medals, while NBC drew its biggest crowd since the Opening Ceremony driven by his record-setting performance.

From The Addis Connexion If you have been getting a headache trying to figure out when and where you can…

Tirunesh Dibaba of Ethiopia has won gold and set a new Olympic record in the Women’s 10000m at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 15.

Above: Members of the Jamaican community in Shashemene, Ethiopia. The Scotsman By Tim Albone Published Date: 14 August 2008 Shashemene,…

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.

The Zombie Chronicles So after 24 hours of non-stop travel and almost 48 hours from a bed, I made it…

Barack Obama yesterday netted the endorsement of three prominent Republicans, including Jim Leach and Lincoln Chafee, both of whom lost their seats to Democratic opponents in 2006.

Above: “Porcelain bowl,” teapot, and vase, ceramic. By Tessema, Mamo (Photo credit – National Archives, Contemporary African Art from the…

Few of the African-flavored summer festivals in New York include the annual Universal Hip-Hop Parade in Brooklyn and a historical night of Ethiopiques reunion at Damrosch Park Bandshell.

From Entertainment weekly Oscar winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Isaac Hayes has died at the age of…

Guelph Mercury By Brianne Bovell August 11, 2008 I have just returned from my first visit to continental Africa —…

By Andarge Asfaw I left Ethiopia at the age of thirteen. After a 29-year absence, I returned to my native…

Above: A headline by the Chicago Defender announcing the arrival of the first Abyssinian diplomatic delegation to the United States…

Baby ‘Rute’, an infant girl from Ethiopia, arrived in Jacksonville Thursday night after a 17-hour flight from Africa into New York, for a life saving heart treatment.

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,…

By Henok Semaegzer Fente 06 August 2008 Washington, D.C. (VOA) – In Ethiopia, the trial of a controversial pop star…

Above: M.anifest will perform at the festival “There are singers and musicians that include Wegegta, with their fusion of Ethiopian…

Source: Addis Fortune By Tesfalem Waldyes 5 August 2008 The highly disputed charges against Ethiopia’s sensational singer Tewodros Kassahun, fondly…

By Tadias Staff Friday, August 1st, 2008 New York (Tadias) — AFP is reporting that former President Bill Clinton is…

Above: Photo – Literacyrules.com House apologizes for slavery, ‘Jim Crow’ injustices (CNN) WASHINGTON (CNN) — The House of Representatives on…

Above: Morocco’s Benjalloun Abdessalam (C) fights for the ball with Ethiopia’s Grum Siyoum (R) during their 2010 World Cup qualifying…

Teddy Afro (above) performing in San Jose, California on January 20th, 2007, has been ordered to return to court in Addis next Ethiopian year to present his case. Teddy pleaded not guilty to driving without a license and killing an 18 year old street boy.

No jail sentence in vehicular death (Philadelphia Inquirer) A man who either fell asleep or unconscious got probation and a…

Ethiopian prayer book sells for £32k at auction (Advertiser) AN Auctioneer in Towcester has sold a 14th-Century Ethiopian Prayer Book…

Above: Ethiopian-born Liya Kebede is one of the cover models on the Vogue Italia’s first-ever “Black Issue” (“Modern Luxe” by…

U.S. Doctors for Africa (USDFA) announced earlier this week that it will be hosting the first Annual African First Ladies Health Summit in Los Angeles in April 2009.

Three young immigrants make a fashion statement (Medill Reports) by Alysia Patterson Jul 17, 2008 WASHINGTON — In the world…

Music from Ethiopia will be among the sounds heard at the Jazz & Rib Fest next weekend in Columbus, Ohio. The Either/Orchestra which last performed in Columbus in 1991, will return with four musicians originally from Ethiopia.

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

Above: 24-year-old Ethiopian boxer Molla Getachew is preparing for the Beijing summer Olympics and faces the biggest challenge of his…

40 years later, the “Swinging Addis” of Ethiopia are getting their moment to shine on the global stage. The golden era is alive and kicking and on the road.

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

Above: African immigrants who live here and back Obama include Mike Endale, left, and Teddy Fikre, right, with youngsters, left…

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.

Ethiopia bans nude pics (News24, South Africa) June 27, 2008 Addis Ababa – Ethiopia has slapped a ban on what…

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.

Above: Morocco’s Benjalloun Abdessalam (C) fights for the ball with Ethiopia’s Grum Siyoum (R) during their 2010 World Cup qualifying…

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

North America’s largest African soccer tournament, hosted by the Ethiopian Sport Federation of North America (ESFNA) is being held in the nation’s capital this year.

Above: (left to right): Claims Manager Rand Chatman, Partner Joseph Cammarata, Partner Ira Sherman, Partner Allan Siegel, Claims Manager Erik…

US to give Ethiopia $70m in food aid (RTE News) Wednesday, 11 June 2008 The US last night pledged $70m…

Above: Marcus Samuelsson sat down for an interview with Tadias on Monday, April 14, 2008 at Merkato 55. Photo by…

A Walk to Beautiful (above), a recipient of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2007, is one of the films featured at the 5th Annual Sheba Film Festival.

The NYC Ethiopian Millennium celebration kicked-off with a concert at Joe’s Pub last weekend. Over 200 people attended the event. View hot shots from the event.

Above: Agony in London – Tsehay Dawit on her way to see her murdered daughter Arsema’s body today. On her…

Ethiopian Americans across the country welcomed Barack Obama’s claim of the Democratic presidential nomination Tuesday night.

Senator Barack Obama claimed the Democratic presidential nomination on Tuesday evening, becoming the first black candidate to lead a major party into a campaign for the White House.

Above: Henry Louis Gates Jr. at Cold Spring Laboratories in 2008. Color, Controversy and DNA (The Root) By Henry Louis…

Above: Ethiopian Americans register to vote at St. Gabriel Ethiopian Orthodox Church in Washington, D.C. Sunday, June 1, 2008. Photo:…

Publisher’s Note: Tadias received the following press release from Ethiopians for Obama. Project Yechalal Virginia Press Release May 30th, 2008…

The Millennium extravaganza will kicks-off with a concert at Joe’s Pub on Saturday, May 31, 2008. The show features Abebe Teka and rising star Mimi (Asresash Meshesha), Washington, D.C.’s newest sensation; have you been to Dukem lately?