Obama’s half brother steps into spotlight
The mixed-race son of a Kenyan academic and a white American woman writes an emotionally wrenching book.
Video: Clinton Meets with Ethiopian Foreign Minister
Above: Secretary Clinton holds a Bilateral Meeting with Foreign Minister Seyoum Mesfin of Ethiopia, at the Department of State. The…
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.
Derartu Tulu Rings New York Stock Exchange Closing Bell
Derartu Tulu became the second Ethiopian in three years to ring the closing bell on the floor of a U.S. stock exchange.
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.
Ethiopian Music Hour with Danny Mekonnen on MIT Radio
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Posted on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 New York (TADIAS) – Ethiopian-American jazz saxophonist Danny Mekonnen,…
Is Sex Important to a Relationship?
Nature has decided that boys are more susceptible to sex than women, who are blessed in taming their sexual appetites far better than men.
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.
US Food Aid Contributing to Africa’s Hunger?
Above: A quarter century after the 1984 famine, which left millions of Ethiopians destitute, familiar faces still linger as the…
Why Girls Gotta Run: Interview with Dr. Patricia E. Ortman
Dr. Ortman was inspired by a 2005 Washington Post article by Emily Wax entitled: Facing Servitude, Ethiopian Girls Run for a Better Life.
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.
New Ethiopian Art Gallery to Open in Atlanta
A new gallery specializing in emerging and established Ethiopian artists will open on the historic Bennett Street in Atlanta.
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?
25th anniversary of Ethiopia famine – Has anything changed since?
The Huffington Post: My colleague Marc Cohen, a senior researcher at Oxfam America, reflects on the 25th anniversary since the…
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.
Wayna Performs Billie Holiday Tribute
Grammy nominated singer Wayna pays tribute to jazz legend Billie Holiday at Blues Alley in Washington DC.
New York Exhibition Of Recent Paintings By Wosene Kosrof
Skoto Gallery is pleased to present WordPlay, an exhibition of recent paintings by the Ethiopian-born artist Wosene Worke Kosrof.
Ethiopian Americans Endorse Creigh Deeds for Governor of Virginia
Ethiopian Americans for Change (EA4C) officially endorses Gubernatorial Candidate Creigh Deeds for Governor of Virginia.
How British TV Reports Famine
25 years after Michael Buerk’s broadcasts from Ethiopia, the documentaries have stopped, but the starvation hasn’t.
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.
Tadias Interview with Tommy T (Thomas T Gobena)
We spoke to Tommy T about life as a Gogol Bordello member, the influences on his music, and the story behind The Prestor John Sessions.
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.
“Bohemian” artists’ revolution in Ethiopia
Present-day artists branded “bohemians” for their unconventional styles have sprung up in Ethiopia, with more daring and vivid works.
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.
HBO Series: The Election of Barack Obama
The Election of Barack Obama HBO series Premieres Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 By The People: The Election of Barack Obama…
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.
50 in 52 Journey Interview With Dr. Ebba K. Ebba
Above: Dr. Ebba K. Ebba, founding member of The Gemini Health Care Group, a non-profit established to provide health care…
Catch Julie Mehretu on PBS (Video)
Julie Mehretu will appear in the Art21 television series devoted to contemporary visual art and artists, scheduled to air on PBS on Wednesday, October 28, 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.
Photos from 09.25.09: Ethiopian-American Appreciation Day
Above: Mahmoud Ahmed performing at the Washington Nationals stadium on September 25, 2009. Good Charlotte Dance Floor Anthem (I Dont…
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…
Happy Birthday to the Late, Great Tilahun Gessesse
Above: On April 19, 2009, Ethiopians lost the greatest popular musician the country has ever produced. Tilahun Gessesse would have…
D.C.’s Ethiopian Community Center Faces New Challenges
As the demographics of the Ethiopian immigrant community dramatically changes, new challenges are being faced by Washington D.C.’s Ethiopian Community Center (ECC).
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.
OnLove: Megan McCarthy & Haile Gebregziabher (The Washington Post)
Above: “Megan, who is of Irish ancestry, and Haile, born in Ethiopia and raised in Eritrea, celebrated with an Irish-Catholic…
Ethiopian New Year’s Concert Photos (NYC)
Photos from the Ethiopian New Year’s 2002 celebration in New York featuring live performances by Efrem Tameru & Gosaye Tesfaye.
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.
G-20 Protesters to leaders: Stay true to Africa
African immigrants and other protesters decried the G-20 member nations, which they said are partly to blame for the continent’s problems.
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Recruited by Ethiopian-born singer Kenna, actress Jessica Biel and her boyfriend Justin Timberlake plan to climb Mount Kilimanjaro.
DC Council Resolution: “Ethiopian-American Recognition Day”
A proposed resolution in the D.C. Council declares September 25, 2009, as “Ethiopian-American Recognition Day”.
Tampa man charged in apartment fire
Above: “The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has charged a Tampa man in connection with an early morning apartment fire… The…
Spotlight on Danny Mekonnen: Founder of Debo Band (Video)
Ethiopian-American jazz saxophonist Danny Mekonnen, a PhD candidate in Ethnomusicology at Harvard University, founded Debo band in 2006.
Haile Gebresalassie wins the 2009 Berlin Marathon
Haile Gebrselassie won the Berlin Marathon for the fourth year in a row on Sunday but missed out on breaking his own world record.
A Conversation with Haile Gerima
For filmmaker Hile Gerima the travails of life are much like moving images – “a constant journey of restlessness and complexity, until the final rest.”
Holyfield vs Sammy Retta Postponed Again
Former heavyweight world champion Evander Holyfield and Sammy Retta’s charity fight in Ethiopia has been postponed for the second time.
Angelina Jolie Takes Zahara to Ethiopia
It turns out that Angelina Jolie’s recent goodwill mission in Kenya was also a homecoming for one member of the Jolie-Pitt family.
Tsegaye Gebre-Medhin Memorial Prize Launched
The annual prize for students of literature and theater is intended to encourage academic excellence in the arts.
San Francisco: Sheba Piano Lounge owner sources from Ethiopia
Above: Netsanet Alemayehu, with her sister Israel, owns Sheba Piano Lounge in San Francisco’s Lower Fillmore neighborhood. San Francisco Chronicle…
Live Ethiopian New Year Concert in NYC @ SOB’s
Tadias Magazine Events News Published: Friday, September 11, 2009 New York (Tadias) – The Sounds of Brazil (SOB’s) has been…
Detained: Three days in Ethiopia
Tim Savoy, Emma McCormick, Leslie Jessen and Monika Wysocki were detained for three days and eventually deported.
Kenenisa Bekele plans to invest his IAAF jackpot in Ethiopia
Kenenisa Bekele has specific plans on how he will spend his share of the $1 Million jackpot earned in the IAAF Golden League events.
Interview with Dr. Abraham Verghese
In an exclusive interview, Tadias spoke with Abraham Verghese about writing, medicine, the healthcare crisis, and how to lead double lives.
CNN: Gelila Assefa Puck – Fashion with African inspiration
The Ethiopian born designer has an eye for style. She launched a line of high-end handbags in 2006.
Official Ceremonies to Mark Ethiopian New Year in California and Georgia
As Ethiopians prepare to usher in the year 2002 later this week, official ceremonies are scheduled to mark the holiday in San Jose, California, and DeKalb County, Georgia.
Watch: UW students Imprisoned in Ethiopia
UW-Madison sophomore Rory Linnane began her second year on Wednesday after a harrowing experience being captive in Ethiopia.
Photographer Aida Muluneh’s Book to be Launched in Belgium
The book entitled Ethiopia: Past/Forward is a collection of images captured by Muluneh during her recent rediscovery of her birth country after a thirty-year absence.
Ethiopian-Americans for Change to Hold Community Dialogue
Tadias Magazine Events News By: Martha Z. Tegegn Thursday, September 3, 2009 WASHINGTON — Ethiopian-Americans for Change (EA4C) will hold…
Liya Kebede Plays Waris Dirie in The Movie “Desert Flower”
Liya Kebede stars in the new movie Desert Flower, based on the true story of a former African supermodel.
Haile Gerima’s Teza Set to Premiere in U.S. (Watch the Trailer)
Haile Gerima’s award-winning film Teza is set to make its U.S. premiere at the Avalon Theater in Washington D.C. on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Organizers Gear Up for Ethiopian-American Appreciation Day
Ethiopian-Americans for Change announced a partnership with the Washington Nationals— to stage the “Inaugural Ethiopian-American Appreciation Day.”
The Kennedys’ Ethiopian Journal
In 1984, Senator Tedd Keneddy traveled to Ethiopia on a fact-finding mission to assess famine and penned a journal chronicling his trip to Mekele, Bati and Jijiga.
African Mosaic Ethiopia – Arise Fashion week (Video)
African Mosaique was created by Anna Getaneh, its Managing and Creative Director. Anna is an acclaimed former international model.
AD of The Day: Adidas “Haile” (Video)
Above: Ethiopian marathon runner Haile Gebrselassie and American sprinter Tyson Gay go neck and neck in an Adidas spot that…
Ted Kennedy: Legendary Senator Passes Away From Brain Cancer (VIDEO)
Legendary Senator Ted Kennedy has died at age 77, losing his battle to brain cancer.
Kenenisa Bekele Wins World Distance Double (Video Interview)
Ethiopia’s Kenenisa Bekele won a historic distance double at the 2009 World Athletics Championships in Berlin on Sunday.
Watch: Shuttered travel agency leaves more victims
Ethiopia-Bound ticketholders are stuck after a Seattle based Travel agency closed its doors without any explanation.
Ye Eyasu (Joshua) Generation Award for Ethiopian Americans
You may have noticed the 09.25.09 poster released by a group called Ethiopian Americans for Change.
Police Identify Texas Victim in Murder Suicide as Ethiopian
Above: A woman found dead in a Williamson County, Texas, on Monday has been identified as Senait Worku Abebe, 26,…
Bekele keeps on track for world distance double
Olympic champion Kenenisa Bekele remained on course for an unprecedented distance double at the World Championships after moving seamlessly into the men’s 5000m final.
Tirunesh Dibaba Withdraws from Berlin Games
Double Olympic champion Tirunesh Dibaba, pictured here in New York two years ago, pulled out of the women’s 5000m Berlin games due to injury.
Miss Ethiopia Web Interview for Miss Universe 2009
Melat Woldesenbet Yante, the reigning Miss Ethiopia, will represent her country at the 58th annual Miss Universe pageant in the Bahamas on August 23, 2009.
Ethiopian Man Dies in US Immigration Custody
Federal immigration authorities on Monday identified an Ethiopian man who died in their custody in Florida last week.
Teddy Afro Released Early From Jail
Ethiopia’s most popular singer, Teddy Afro, was freed early from prison on Thursday after serving 18 months of a two-year sentence for hit-and-run manslaughter.
Ethiopian Diaspora Fashion Magazine HELM Suspends Production
HELM, a fashion, pop culture, and entertainment magazine focusing on the Ethiopian Diaspora – is suspending production.
Interview With Sirak Seyoum: Dreams of Becoming the First Ethiopian to Climb Mount Everest
Sirak Seyoum, an Electrical Engineer living in Nevada, has bold plans for 2010: becoming the first Ethiopian to climb Mount Everest.
Photographer Interview: Aida Muluneh
Aida Muluneh is an award-winning photographer based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In her photography book Aida explores her country.
Ethiopian Israeli filmmaker pulls no punches
Shmuel Beru, who arrived in Israel in 1984 in the first wave of Ethiopian Jewish immigrants, tells his people’s story in the award-winning ‘Zrubavel.’
New York: Audience Gives Thumbs Up to Guzo (Watch Video)
The award-winning Ethiopian film Guzo premiered in New York City and received big thumbs up from the audience.
Recording Ethiopia’s Red Terror
Hirut Abebe-Jiri is trying to create a permanent online archive of the so-called Red Terror using the documents Ethiopia’s Marxist military rulers left behind (BBC).
Is This Jazz? The New Mulatu Astatke Album
I know, I know. The response to this question is always “does it matter?” And the answer is usually “no.” Still, it’s occasionally useful to explore.
Guzo: The Award-Winning Ethiopian Film to Screen in New York
Guzo, an award-winning Ethiopian film, is scheduled to screen at Helen Mills Theatre in New York City on Saturday, August 8, 2009.
Celebrities Wearing Bernos
Tadias Magazine By Tadias Staff Published: Wednesday, August 5, 2009 New York (Tadias) – Bernos, which we first featured in…
NPR: Ethiopian Singer May Be Jailed Because Of Music
Teddy Afro is one of Ethiopia’s most popular singers. Afro, whom fans call Ethiopia’s Bob Marley, is in prison. Many are convinced that his legal troubles are related to his music.
Ethiopian Doctor Has Faith to Face Severe Problems
An OB-GYN physician by training, in Ethiopia and Germany, the 46-year old directs ICA’s medical operations in his native country.
Ethiopian American Hosts Fundraiser for Mayor Adrian Fenty
A fundraiser for Mayor Adrian M. Fenty was held at Etete Ethiopian restaurant in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, July 30, 2009.