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“I will pick out a few things that I just stick in my pocket to remind me of all the people that I have met along the way ” says Obama.

A humbled Weeknd took to Twitter to react to the honor. “It can’t get more surreal than this. thank you for the recognition @TheAcademy. truly a proud moment,” he tweeted.

NYC-based company, KimStim, has acquired distribution rights to the film in the U.S. and plan a theatrical release in Spring 2016.

The 240-piece collection was originally gifted to Howard University in 1993.

Photos and video of Genna celebrations from around the world.

The Red Moon Letters is a new photojournalism book project on Ethiopia by documentary filmmaker Kristin Fellows.

According to FP State Department has denied the presence of bilateral tensions between the US and Ethiopia, claiming that the recent Drone Base closure was related to an Africom evaluation.

The film will be showing at Teachers College, Columbia University on January 9th and followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker.

Tadias spotlights five Ethiopian-led Initiatives in leadership, education, environment, entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

University of Toronto has launched a campaign to established an endowment and fund a Chair & Program in Ethiopic Studies.

Novelist and writer Dinaw Mengestu reflects on returning to Ethiopia and the stories of his parents that he grew up with in the U.S.

Security forces have killed at least 75 protesters since November.

Seeds of Africa Foundation’s Dream School campaign was launched last year with focus to improve education in Adama.

The student protests have spread quickly through central Ethiopia. Farmers and other citizens have been joining the demonstrations.

Protesters, many of them students, have repeatedly clashed with police in several towns in Ethiopia during the past three weeks.

“Lamb” is the first Ethiopian film to be an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival and Ethiopia’s entry for Oscar.

At least 10 students are said to have been killed and hundreds injured during protests against plans to expand the capital city.

The album features a remix of traditional Ethiopian sounds with world-music and dancehall beats, is scheduled for release in 2016.

​It is a moral outrage and national disgrace that civilians can legally purchase weapons designed to kill people with brutal speed and efficiency — The New York Times.

Yohannes read out a message from First Lady Michelle Obama to celebrate the Sonia Shah Organization in Chicago last week.

DWAA aims to develop programs that strengthen local innovation to enhance the true potential of East African ingenuity.

Circus groups from seven countries showcased their skills over the weekend at the first African Circus Arts Festival in Ethiopia.

Lemn Sissay published his first book entitled Tender Fingers In A Clenched Fist at the age of 21.

IAAF has named Ethiopia’s Genzebe Dibaba and USA’s Ashton Eaton the 2015 World Athletes of the Year.

The Zone 9 bloggers were honored with CPJ’s 2015 International Press Freedom Awards in New York City on Tuesday.

The Weeknd (Abel Tesfaye) received the award from Prince on Sunday in LA for his newest album, Beauty Behind the Madness.

“It is the first in the 13-year history of the Miami Art Basel that Ethiopian art will be presented,” says Curator Dr. Desta Meghoo.

In his work Ethiopian-Belgian artist Ermias Kifleyesus tackles the difficult task of portraying concepts such as globalisation.

The Dream School Initiative aims to raise $2.2 million in two years to fund an Ethiopian academy & community center in Adama.

The 2015 African Diaspora International Film Festival, which kicks off on November 27th in NYC, features three recent Ethiopian films

The exhibit is brought to Addis by the Goethe-Institut Addis Ababa, Ethiopian National Museum & Zoma Contemporary Art Center.

Christie’s Geneva has removed Haile Selassie’s wristwatch from its planned auction after a Swiss judge issued a freeze order.

Haile Selassie’s family has written to Christie’s seeking to halt the imminent auction of a wristwatch once belonging to the Emperor.

The 2015 HAFW showcased the work of 17 African designers and a panel discussion promoting African fashion & designers.

Gerima’s films cross geographic and historic boundaries to explore complex themes of identity, dislocation and political change.

YEP is a non-profit organization with volunteers who strive to build a community of diverse Ethiopian professionals.

Ethiopia is not an easy place to make a movie, but that didn’t stop filmmaker Yared Zeleke, whose first film, “Lamb,” is a hit.

‘Difret’, which opened on Friday in the United States, tells an incredible story of 14 years old Aberash who was kidnapped for marriage.

The advance screening was organized in partnership with CNN, Food Republic and Tadias Magazine.

Difret is based on the legal precedent setting true story of a young Ethiopian girl in a life-or-death clash between cultural traditions & her country’s advancement of equal rights.

The Ethiopian-born playwright and actress, Antu Yacob, says her play is inspired by stories from the Addis Ababa Fistula hospital.

Mizan Kidanu doesn’t sing about money or lust. She doesn’t lip sync in her videos. And her latest offering, “7 Billion,” is no different.

The Zone 9 bloggers have been acquitted of the terrorism charges against them. While 3 are to be released, one still faces incitement charges.

“I hope I will be an Ambassador who will awaken hope, inspire action, and nurture kindness and respect to all,” Tommy says.

The Choiseul 100 Africa list highlights CEOs “who embody the renewal of the continent.”

The advanced screening of ‘Parts Unknown’ episode on Ethiopia will be held on October 19th at Ginny’s Supper Club in New York.

Zeleke’s film, ‘Lamb’, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won Best Feature Film award at the Milan Film Festival this year.

The Ethiopian man’s body was found in Mota cave, which is situated in the highlands in the southern part of the country.

The Hollywood Reporter calls Crumbs, which opens in the U.S. this month, an “outlandish and imaginative” science fiction film.

Kenna’s social entrepreneurial model for music includes donating 50% of his profits to causes that he and his fans care about.

The government says it has arrested more than 200 smugglers operating along Ethiopia’s border with Sudan.

For Film Director Yared Zeleke “it’s not only about cinematic art but your point of view as a citizen of the modern world.”

The Ethiopian traditional music trio’s Guragigna performance had the crowd leaping to its feet at Lincoln Center on Thursday night.

Science News features brothers Benyam and Isaac Kinde as early-career scientists on their way to more widespread acclaim.

TCEC has planned three major programs to celebrate its 15th year anniversary. The first event is scheduled on October 2nd in DC.

Ethiopia’s first modern urban commuter rail service has been launched in the capital Addis Ababa.

Mrs. Kindell’s first job in Ethiopia from 1958 to 1960 was at the library at Jimma University, which was then called the Jimma Agricultural Technical School.

The 2015 International Press Freedom Prize has been awarded to nine members of Ethiopia’s Zone 9 bloggers.

On Friday, Mahmoud Ahmed will ring in the Ethiopian New Year at George Washington University’s Lisner Auditorium.

Bethlehem founded SoleRebels in 2005. The shoe company is now a global brand with exports to over 30 countries.

The Little Ethiopia Street Festival is an officially designated city event that celebrates the diversity of Los Angeles, California.

There is no viable reason to continue to hold his remains hostage. He has become like a British museum possession.

The Ethiopian Diaspora Conference on Health Care & Medical Education will be held in Arlington, Virginia on September 26th.

The Parts Unknown episode featuring Ethiopia is scheduled to premiere on CNN on Sunday, October 18th, 2015.

Sime’s exhibition at James Cohan Gallery is designed from materials found at Merkato, Africa’s largest open-air market.

Conservationists are facing a race against time to prevent one of Ethiopia’s most sacred religious site from crumbling away.

Since 30 Ethiopian Christians who went through Metema were killed in Libya security at the border town has become vigilant.

When the author returned to Ethiopia and rediscovered his birthplace, Addis Ababa, it led him to his most recent book project.

Atti Worku received the African Youth Excellence Award at a ceremony recently held in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Africology Clothing finds inspiration from various African iconic images that reflect both traditional and modern culture.

For Awol Erizku this is an opportunity to raise awareness as well as to investigate & contribute to the culture that he comes from.

The Israeli authorities say they believe the 29-year-old Israeli Jew of Ethiopian descent, is alive and being held hostage by Hamas.

San Jose is the only city in the U.S. to have established a heritage flag raising ceremony in celebration of Ethiopian New Year.

Meklit Hadero, the Ethiopian-born, San Francisco-based singer and songwriter burst onto the music scene some six years ago.

Abe Dabela’s family and the NAACP held a press conference on Wednesday to announce the launch of a new investigation.

Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Monday, August 3rd, 2015 New York (TADIAS) — On the evening of Wednesday, July…

Can Ethiopian-Canadian music star Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) Turn Himself Into the Biggest Pop Star in the World?

Crowds at the Taste of Ethiopia rapidly multiplied each year since it started in 2013.

The recently freed journalists spoke to CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett in Ethiopia.

Obama told the AU audience: “I stand before you as a proud American. I also stand before you as the son of an African.”

Obama made the remark during a press conference in Addis Ababa on Monday highlightIng history of U.S.-Ethiopia relations.

Menlik Zergabachew, contender on NBC’s The Voice last season will appear at this year’s Ethiopian Heritage and Culture Camp.

President Barack Obama co-hosted the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in Kenya Saturday, where he is making his first state visit.

U.S. President Barack Obama has arrived in Kenya, amid extremely tight security, for the start of a landmark two-day visit.

You can support Haile by donating any amount you like at his indiegogo online campaign.

Tesfalem Waldyes said he did not want to talk about prison conditions, for fear of provoking Ethiopia’s government.

Hacking Team sells hacking tools once reserved for the most advanced intelligence agencies to any country that can pay.

“We are elated that Reeyot Alemu has been released, but she should never have been jailed in the first place” says CPJ’s Sue Valentine.

Tesfalem Waldyes, Asmamaw Hailegeorgis and Zelalem Kiberet were released today.

The 2015 Ethiopian Diaspora Fellows announced the top 5 promising candidates today.

International Ethiopian champions from Bekoji include Tirunesh Dibaba, Kenenisa Bekele and Derartu Tulu.

In Addis Ababa the trendy, professional and the edgier youth styles both feature a touch of cultural flair.

The president plans to visit Ethiopia and the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, according to the White House.

The 2015 ESFNA Soccer tournament includes a celebration of the National Theatre of Ethiopia’s 60th anniversary.