U.N. Report: Ethiopia Still One of Highest for FGM
Ethiopia is still one of the countries with the highest rates of Female Genital Cutting in Africa, the 2005 Ethiopia Demographic Health Survey (DHS) shows.
Today at National Museum of African Art: Lecture on Lalibela
Leading Ethiopian art historian Marilyn Heldman, author of African Zion: The Sacred Art of Ethiopia, will hold the lecture at noon.
Obama Assures Nation: ‘We Will Rebuild’
“It Is Time For America To Lead Again”…Promises Education Reform, Health Care Reform, Regulatory Overhaul… Vows To End Iraq War… USA Does “Not Torture”…
Ethiopian Airlines cuts intl flights as crisis bites
Ethiopian Airlines said on Monday it was cutting flights to the United States and China as the global financial crisis hit passenger numbers.
Guantanamo Bay Detainee Mohamed Returns to U.K., Sky Reports
By Caroline Alexander Feb. 23 (Bloomberg) — Former Guantanamo Bay detainee Binyam Mohamed will return to the U.K. today, Sky…
Fashion & Style: Obamas as parents in the White House
Even as Mr. Obama tackles the recession and Mrs. Obama embraces the role of first lady, the Obamas are finding their footing as parents in the White House.
Leo Hansberry, Founder of Ethiopian Research Council
William Leo Hansberry (1894-1965) was the first academician to introduce a course on African history in a university setting in the United States in 1922.
Professor Ayele Bekerie: Ethiopia Should Invest in Somalia Now (VOA)
Sheikh Sharif’s moderate position and inclusive strategies as Somali’s new president is to be commended, said Dr. Ayele Bekerie.
Man Accused of Stealing $27.2 Million From Ethiopia Account at Citibank in New York
A Nigerian citizen pleaded not guilty Friday to a criminal charge in an alleged scheme to steal more than $27 million from a bank account held by the National Bank of Ethiopia in New York.
“Ethiopia” Song in Joni Mitchell’s Ballet The Fiddle and The Drum
Joni Mitchell chose “Ethiopia” as one of four songs that are part of The Fiddle and The Drum, a full-length ballet, but matching the choreography to the African-influenced song was the biggest challenge.
Obama declares love for Canada, banishes Bush era
Declaring “I love this country” and waving to ecstatic Canadian crowds, U.S. President Barack Obama helped reignite on Thursday a close binational friendship.
F.B.I. Finds U.S./Antigua Billionaire in Virginia
Two days after he was accused of running an $8 billion financial fraud, Texas financier Robert Allen Stanford was found by federal agents Thursday.
Ethiopian Defar breaks women’s 5,000-meter indoor record
Meseret Defar of Ethiopia broke the women’s 5,000-meter indoor world record by more than three seconds at the GE Gala on Wednesday night.
Ethiopia: Teddy Afro’s prison term reduced by 4 years
Ethiopia’s most famous pop singer, Teddy Afro, has had his sentence for manslaughter reduced on appeal.
Baalu Girma Foundation Launched in Michigan
Baalu Girma Foundation has been founded by the daughter of the prominent author and journalist Baalu Girma twenty five years after he went missing.
Signing Stimulus Bill, Obama Does Not Rule Out Another
President Obama has not ruled out a second stimulus package, his press secretary, Robert Gibbs, said on Tuesday, just before Mr. Obama signed his $787 billion recovery package into law.
Attacks on the Press in 2008: Ethiopia
The small vanguard of independent media that emerged from the 2005 crackdown struggled in the face of continuing government harassment.
Ethiopia to launch new domestic airline – Air Ethiopia
A new domestic airline is to be launched in Ethiopia later this month. Air Ethiopia was set up last year to provide a variety of services including scheduled passenger flights.
38 Peace Corps Volunteers Sworn-in at Ceremony in Ethiopia
Thirty eight new Peace Corps Volunteers were officially sworn in for duty yesterday after taking an oath that they will work with their Ethiopian partner in friendship and in peace.
Ethiopia PM defends arrest of opposition leader Birtukan Mideksa
Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi has said the arrest of the country’s opposition leader was not a political decision, arguing the authorities were left with no other choice.
African stars shine at 2009 Grammy Awards
US-based Ethiopian-born musicians, Wayna (born Wayna Wondwossen), and Kenna (born Kenna Zemedkun), were among the other prominent African nominees.
U.S. Air Force selects U team for competition (Ethiopian-American Professor Demoz Gebre-Egziabher is the faculty adviser )
As the faculty adviser, the professor is responsible for pitching an idea for the satellite’s science mission.
Historians See Parallels Between Lincoln and Obama
President Obama has made no secret of his admiration for Abraham Lincoln, often invoking his name and his memory and now historians say the two share personal similarities in more than one way.
10 Questions for Henry Louis Gates Jr.
“If we all traced our family trees 50,000 years back, we’re all in Ethiopia. There’s no question about that.” – Henry Louis Gates Jr.
K’Naan: The Somali-Canadian singer-rapper, mixing hip hop and Ethiopian jazz
Recap: K’Naan at The Annex Madison Decider by Scott Gordon February 11, 2009 K’Naan played hip-hop, several styles of African…
Ethiopian-American Goes from Presidential Speech Writer to Successful Singer (VOA)
She did not win. But for African artist Wayna Wondossen, just being nominated for a Grammy was a big achievement.
Ethiopia arrests suspect in U.S. diplomat’s death
Ethiopian police have arrested a local man suspected of killing of a U.S. diplomat at his home in Addis Ababa, officials said on Wednesday.
Photos And Video Exhibition: The Past And Future of Ethiopians in Israel (NYC)
Seven Generations: Photos and Video by Avishai Mekonen New York – These stunning works explore the past and future of…
Art Talk at Columbia University: Ethiopia’s Artistic Tradition
Today, Columbia University will hosts a lecture by Dr. Abebe Zegeye entitled “The Magical Universe of Art: Ethiopian artist Zerihun Yetmgeta’s works.”
President Obama says stimulus is the only way to reverse ‘downward spiral’
Yes, the government can, President Obama said last night at his first White House news conference; Obama discussed the economic rescue package put before Congress.
New York Times Photographer Chester Higgins: Southern Omo Tribes of Ethiopia
Chester Higgins’ most recent photographs focus on the peoples of the Omo Valley of Ethiopia. Higgins, Jr. is one of the most significant photographers of his generation.
Remembering Bob Marley: The man who put ‘Ethiopia on a pedestal’
Who would have thought that Jamaican Radio would initially refuse to play his music and the world would eventually beg to be the first to debut a new single when released or even pre-released?
Update on the Death of Diplomat Brian Adkins in Ethiopia (U.S. State Department)
“The death is under investigation by the Bureau of Diplomatic Security and we are coordinating closely with the Government of Ethiopia.”
Imagining Tobia & Ethiopia Whispers: Art Show at Westfield State College
An exhibition entitled ‘IMAGinING TOBIA’ by Dr. Salem Mekuria and the New England Premier of ‘Ethiopia Whispers’, paintings by Sofia Kifle are on display at the Westfield State College.
Three Acts Win Big at the Grammys: Two Ethiopian-Americans seated among the stars
Wayna and Kenna are the two Ethiopian Americans who earned their seats as Nominees at the 51st annual Grammy Awards ceremony at Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
Ethiopian woman confronts “Red Terror” ghosts (Reuters)
Although 13 years had passed, Hirut Abebe-Jiri instantly recognised the man who tortured her during Ethiopia’s brutal “Red Terror” purges.
Rodas Teklu Arrested in Georgia Beauty Shop Shooting of Erimias Awoke (VIDEO)
A suspect is in police custody following a fatal shooting at a DeKalb County beauty shop.
Ethiopian-American Artist Prepares For Grammy Awards
Wayna’s “Lovin You (Music)” is nominated for a Grammy for best urban/alternative performance. (Baltimore Sun photo by Kenneth K.Lam / February 2, 2009).
Lucy’s fossil secretly scanned in Texas
Archaeologists at the University of Texas at Austin were given a top secret look at Lucy, one of the world’s most famous fossils.
Diplomat Slain in Ethiopia: Still Few Details
Brian Adkins, 25, a foreign-service officer for the State Department, was found dead in his home in
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, but details remain sketchy.
Media and Charity are the latest victims in Ethiopia
Recent news that the Ethiopian government has cracked down on charities which receive funding from overseas should be a major cause for concern.
Ethiopia’s Glastonbury: Now that’s a tribal gathering
The Guardian Chris Michael Friday 6 February 2009 The first music that greets every visitor to northern Ethiopia is called…
Former Ethiopian Beauty Queen Sez You Can Look ‘Fabulous for Less’
Sehin Belew, a former Miss Ethiopia who has been living in the United States for the past couple of decades, has written a book about her philosophy on fashion and health.
A lecture at Columbia University on Ethiopian artist Zerihun Yetmgeta’s works
Dr. Abebe Zegeye (pictured above) of the University of South Africa and Yale University will be presenting the lecture at Columbia University on February 12, 2009.
Short- term paid work: Assistance with Film Translation Needed
Assistance with Film Translation: Our film is an independent documentary that follows one girl as she is adopted from an…
Q-Tip to play an Ethiopian drug dealer in the film ‘Holy Rollers’
Q-Tip plays an Ethiopian in a character-driven drama, inspired by a true event from the late 90s when a young man from the Hasidic community was caught trafficking ecstasy into the US.
Zimbabwe’s opposition says Mengistu may face extradition to Ethiopia
Zimbabwe opposition’s chief spokesman told The Times yesterday that Mengistu’s extradition to Ethiopia would be “high on the agenda” of the new administration in Zimbabwe.
The ‘peculiar’ city of Addis Ababa , the Capital of Ethiopia
As a city that was never planned by Europeans, since Ethiopia was never colonised, Addis Ababa has many features that make it very unique.
Obama Election Stokes Debate Over What is Biracial
The election of Mr. Obama — the son of a white woman from Kansas and a man from Kenya — has jump-started a national dialogue on race and racial identity as America’s view changes.
The Colors of Ethiopians: Where Are You From?
Tigist Schmidt is Ethiopian and German. She was born in the U.S. and grew up in Argentina, Germany and Nigeria. Welcome to the brave new world, where cultures meet and races blend.
Ethiopian Airlines’ Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Rome
Free flight to Ethiopia. Companions fly free on Ethiopian Airlines, under the airline’s celebration of Barack Obama’s inauguration.
Ethiopia – Muammar el-Qaddafi Named Chairman of the African Union
Qaddafi was named chairman of the African Union on Monday, wresting control of a body he helped found and has long wanted to remake in his pan-African image.
African First Ladies’ Conference Opens in Ethiopia
The Organization of African First Ladies against HIV/AIDS (OAFLA) conference opened Sunday in Addis Ababa with a call for broad strategies to fight HIV AIDS.
Bati: New Ethiopian Restaurant in Brooklyn Now Open for Business
Owner Hibist Legesse has described the food as “traditional Ethiopian with a focus on nutrition and health” and the food tastes healthy in the ways one wants it to.
Ethiopia: What a Difference Water Makes
At the end of last year, five families decided that visiting Ethiopia with their daughters would be the best way for them to see what their donations to provide fresh, clean and safe water were doing to change the lives.
Lincoln Center to Celebrate Black History Month
Throughout February, Lincoln Center will host an array of concerts, discussions, exhibitions, and free events to celebrate the achievements of African-American artists.
Santa Monica Museum of Art Displays Work by Ethiopian Artist Elias Simé
Co-curated by the multi-disciplinary arts impresario Peter Sellars and the noted Ethiopian curator and anthropologist Meskerem Assegued.
Starbucks to cut 6,700 jobs, close 300 stores
Starbucks Corp. said Wednesday that it would cut as many as 6,700 jobs as it closes hundreds more stores and eliminates more positions at its corporate headquarters.
Defending champs back for Boston Marathon
Ethiopian runner Dire Tune will return to defend the women’s title on April 20. On the men’s side, Robert Cheruiyot will compete for his fourth consecutive Boston Marathon.
Somali Militia Seizes Seat of Parliament as Ethiopia Withdraws
An Islamist militia seized control of the Somali town of Baidoa, seat of the nation’s parliament, after Ethiopian forces withdrew from the country, a police official said.
Obama Signals New Tone in Relations With Islamic World (VIDEO)
In an interview with one of the Middle East’s major broadcasters, President Barack Obama struck a conciliatory tone toward the Islamic world, saying: “…Americans are not your enemy.”
Global Cocaine Trade Moves to Africa
Africa is an unlikely center for the international cocaine trade, yet a startling 50 tons of cocaine is transported through West Africa each year.
African Villagers Bet on the Future Price of Rice
“I hope rice will make me rich,” Ndeye Sarr Diop (right) said, running a hand over the green stalks and fingering the sheathed grains. Hoping to take advantage of high global food prices.
Ethiopia curb on charities alarms human rights activists
Human rights activists have accused the Ethiopian government of tightening its grip on power through a new law on charity funding.
Legacy of President Obama’s Mother
The candidacy and election of President Barack Obama drew international eyes to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and it is his late mother who stirs strong emotions of memory and hope.
Zrubavel: Ethiopian-Israeli Film to Premiere in New York
ZRUBAVEL New York Premiere! Winner of Best Film Award – 2008 Haifa International Film Festival The first Israeli film by…
Ethiopians Hopeful as They Raise Their Cups at Cafe Obama
A 30-year-old businessman in Ethiopia said he believes his was the first Obama cafe in the world to open, having launched in May when the new president was still battling Hillary Clinton.
Ethiopia braces for wedding season
Many newlyweds have their wedding ceremonies held in January or February known as the wedding season for its pleasant climate.
Treasure Trove of Ethiopian Music: Who is Tezera Haile Michael?
Tezera Haile Michael was a songwriter and arranger, who’s songs were recorded by Bezunesh Bekele, Mahmoud Ahmed and Tilahoun Gessesse.
Have You Seen Ethiopia AD in the New York Times Lately?
How often do we find a 15-page illustrated advertisement on Ethiopia in the New York Times? Look again at the December 1, 1963 copy and you will find your answer.
Denver officer cleared in shooting of Ethiopian man holding cross
The Denver District Attorney’s Office has said an officer who shot a man who charged at him with what appeared to be a knife but was a cross was justified in firing his gun.
Historic Duke Ellington Boulevard Boasts of a Jazzy Past
If you Google “106th Street NYC” , you’ll find a link to, among other things, a “Gypsy-Cab Driver Slain on E. 106th Street.” Just an average New York City block, right? Think again.
Want to learn an Ethiopian language? New Blog to help you reclaim your mother tongue
BY chitra Aiyar January 23, 2009 If you are interested in participating, email a few sentences about why you want…
Ethiopian athlete to grace Sportspersons of The Year Award in Kenya
Top Ethiopian female athlete Berhane Adere will grace today’s Safaricom Sportspersons of The Year Award (SOYA) Gala Night at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre.
Ethiopia still hiring, despite global economic slowdown
According to Ezega.com, a web portal that lists new jobs in Ethiopia, the sectors that registered the most new jobs were: Engineering, Accounting and IT sectors.
Hot Blog: Miss Ethiopia 2009 hails from Gambella
A 22-year-old university student from Gambella won the title of Miss Ethiopia beauty competition held in Addis Ababa last week.
Ethiopia Played Host to Foreign Diplomats Inaugural Ball
Embassy of of Ethiopia in the U.S. in conjunction with the Foreign Diplomats Inaugural Ball committee hosted a pre-inauguration ball last Sunday.
In extended first family, a nation of many faces
The president’s elderly stepgrandmother brought him an oxtail fly whisk and cousins came from the South Carolina, where the first lady’s great-great-grandfather was born into slavery.
Ethiopia Reacts to Obama Inauguration
Cheers of support for the new U.S. President Barack Obama echoed around the globe. CBN’s Chuck Holton was in Ethiopia during the moments of Obama’s inauguration ceremonies.
Hot Shots from Obama Inauguration
Barack Hussein Obama became the 44th president of the United States Tuesday. View hot shots…
President Obama’s Inaugural Address
The President Vows Era of Responsibility: “We have duties to ourselves, our nation and the world, duties that we do not grudgingly accept but rather seize gladly.”
Ethiopian Government Minister Reacts to U.S. Senators’ Criticism
A senior Ethiopian official says his government has a responsibility to maintain law and order and would not be swayed by outside criticism.
‘New era’ for Obama’s Kenyan home
Kogelo, the hometown of the father of US President-elect Barack Obama, is normally a sleepy village of 5,000, but has become a riot of colour and sound.
Obama Is Sworn In as the 44th President (VIDEO)
Barack Obama took the oath of office on Tuesday at the National Mall in Washington before what may be the largest inaugural crowd ever.
African immigrants (mostly Ethiopians) help shape Portland’s small black community
Recent census estimates show Portland’s African-born population increased nearly 90 percent from 2000 to 2007.
Washington: It’s Party Town U.S.A.
Washington is gearing up for one heck of a party for Barack Obama. The District has been transformed by an influx of gala-goers and celebs.
Haile Gebrselassie’s story set to run and run
Above: Haile Gebrselassie from Ethiopia celebrates as he wins the Dubai Marathon in Dubai, United Arab Emirates Friday, Jan. 16,…
Inaugural Bash: Words and Photos to Get You in Festive mood
Tomorrow at noon, Barack Obama will become the first African American to hold the highest office in the land, when he is sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.
NMSU names Ethiopian American as new College of Health and Human Services dean
New Mexico State University has chosen Tilahun Adera as a new dean for the College of Health and Social Services, a spokes-man confirmed Wednesday.
Ethiopian Deriba Merga sets course record, wins Houston Marathon
The loneliness of long-distance running got to Deriba Merga Sunday morning in his determined bid to make a bigger name for both himself and the Houston Chevron Marathon.
NDN Half Marathon: Ethiopians take over domination from Russians in women’s race
Above: Runners, including Patricia Heithaus, left, struggle to cross the finish line during the Naples Daily News Half Marathon on…
Ethiopia’s Less Known Runners Rake-In Millions
Addis Fortune When Bezunesh Bekele won the 2009 Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon on January 9, 2009, chances are the average…
Before there was Harlem, there was U Street
Before there was Harlem, there was U Street — the nerve center of Washington’s black community, alive with music, theater and African-American-owned businesses.
Ethiopian Airlines Jet Malta incident: The anti-climax of an emergency landing
The Malta Independent By MICHAEL CARABOTT Saturday, January 17, 2009 It must be one of the most chilling announcements to…
NYC crash drama details revealed
US air accident investigators have given details of the drama aboard an airliner just before it successfully ditched in a New York river.
Minyeshu: An eclectic but faithfully Ethiopian artist
She captivates her audience with bewitching dance steps. In an interview with Afrik.com the young artist talks about her music, her culture and her beloved country, Ethiopia.
Deriba Merga of Ethiopia aims for North American marathon mark
When officials invited Deriba Merga to this year’s race in Houston, they told him they’d like him to break the 20-year-old record. But he has something just a tad grander.
Ethiopian Airlines jet ditching in 1996 yielded survival lessons for NYC crash
Lessons learned from Ethiopian Airlines’ successful ditching in 1996 helped the pilot save 155 lives when he put his US Airways A320 jetliner down in the Hudson River.
Pa. murder defendant says victim still alive
An Ethiopian immigrant felt “betrayed” by older relatives who tried to put an end to his romantic pursuit of a young woman before he fatally shot his aunt.
Artists for Charity: U.S. student heads to Ethiopia to help HIV-positive orphans
Katrina Franzen: “I’ll be working with Artists for Charity,…I heard about it from my friend, Abezash Tamerat in Georgia. She’s a painter and asked if I would want to be an artist in residence…”