Part One: Exclusive Interview With Ethiopian Legend Teshome Mitiku
The artist talks about his extensive music career, his memories of Ethiopia and his daughter Emilia.
Tag: Ethiopia
Ethiopia signs peace deal with Ogaden rebel group
The Ethiopian government is to sign a peace deal with the United Western Somali Liberation Front.
Ethiopian Youth Lobby Senators to Pass Law Protecting Girls
20 young people from the Ethiopian Community Center in D.C. descended on the U.S. Senate.
New York Times Highlights Abyssinian Fund
NYT highlights the Abyssinian Fund, a project by Harlem’s legendary Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Addis Voice Relaunches Its Newest Website
Addis Voice has unveiled its newest online design featuring a significant relaunch of its website.
Spotlight on Photographer Aida Muluneh – Video
Aida Muluneh has won the 2010 International Award of Photography by CRAF in Italy.
Genzebe Dibaba Takes Gold at World Junior Championships
Genzebe Dibaba has won the women’s 5000m final race at the World Junior Championships.
THE WINNER IS: The 2010 Miss Africa USA Crown Goes To Miss FiFi Souma of Guinea
The 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant, which celebrates its 5th anniversary, took place in Silver Spring, Maryland, yesterday.
Photos: Ebullient Teddy Afro Celebrates 34th Birthday During NYC Show
Teddy Afro was greeted by his adoring fans with a chorus of “Happy Birthday” in New York City.
Either/Orchestra: A Secret Concert with Teshome Mitiku, a Great Ethiopian Voice
The Either/Orchestra has an upcoming show at the prestigious Chicago Jazz Festival on September 4th featuring Teshome Mitiku.
Teddy Afro to Rock NYC This Weekend
Teddy Afro’s upcoming show promises to be the city’s biggest Ethiopian music event in two years.
Bomb blasts devastate Kampala night life
The police said that the latest suspects included people from Uganda, Somalia and Ethiopia.
Photo Journal: 5th Ethiopian Diaspora Business Forum and Exhibition in DC
Tadias caught part of the 5th Annual Ethiopian American Business Forum & Exhibition in D.C.
Galerie Alternance Features Works By Fikru Gebre Mariam
An exhibition featuring recent paintings by Fikru Gebre Mariam opened at Galerie Alternance.
Photo Journal: San Jose Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010
Thousands of Ethiopian-Americans and their families gathered in San Jose last week.
Toronto Says It Has What It Takes to Host the Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
Leaders in Toronto say it is time for Canada to host the North American Tournament.
Ethiopian Soccer Tournament 2010: Spotlight on New York Team Abay
Team Abay has been described “Built New York Tough.” The group is one of 27 teams taking part at 27th annual Ethio Soccer Tournament in San Jose, California.
Innocent Man Mistakenly Taken Down By Nashville Police
It took a broken car window, along with some bumps and bruises before police realized they had the wrong man.
Sofia Bushen to Represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Miss Africa USA Pageant
23-year old Sofia Bushen will represent Ethiopia at the 2010 Miss Africa USA contest.
ArifQuas – iPhone Application For The 2010 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament
ArifQuas has been launched in time for the 2010 Ethiopian Soccer Tournament in San Jose.
Thousands Pay Respect to Victims of Fatal Fire in Seattle
Thousands of mourners attended a Friday memorial for the woman and four children who perished in the fire.
Watch: Interview With Maya Haile
Tadias TV highlights international model Maya Gate Haile: interview at her home in Harlem.
Ethiopia’s Supreme Court Rejects Election Appeal
Ethiopia’s biggest opposition coalition has filed petition in the country’s High Court.
Filmmaker Yared Shumete Wins The 2010 Democracy Video Challenge
Yared Shumete Desalegne has been named the Grand Finalist for Africa in the 2010 Democracy Video Challenge.
Video: Thousands pay respects to victims of last Saturday’s fatal fire in Seattle
One by one, the lives lost to last weekend’s fire in Fremont were celebrated on screen.
Update: Ethiopia Election Board Rejects Call for New Poll
Ethiopia’s elections body has rejected opposition calls for a re-run of last month’s parliamentary poll.
Stolen Treasure Returned to Ethiopia
A century-old prayer book stolen from Ethiopia has been returned by an American collector.
Three Ethiopian Films Win Awards at The 7th Tarifa African Film Festival in Spain
Three Ethiopian films have won coveted awards at the 7th African Film Festival in Tarifa, Spain.
Ethiopian Opposition Coalition Calls for New Vote
Reactions to last week’s Ethiopia poll results continue to reverberate in the U.S. media.
CNN’s African Voices: Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu
CNN’s African Voices features Bethlehem Tilahun Alemu, Co-Founder & CEO of SoleRebels.
Ardi: Oldest Fossil of Human Ancestor?
There is new development regrading Ardi. “Another scientist has stepped forward to challenge the fossil’s classification as a member of the human lineage,” The New York Times reports.
Election Update: Two More Parties Reject Ethiopia Polls
Ethiopia’s opposition bloc has rejected early results from last Sunday’s national elections.
US Expresses Concerns Over Ethiopia Election Results
The Obama administration has spoken out against violations in last weekend’s Ethiopia poll.
News Summary: Ethiopian election stirs outrage at ruling party
Ethiopia’s newly re-elected prime minister sharply rebuffed U.S. and European Union criticisms.
Obama Urged to Speak Out On Ethiopia
As Ethiopia prepares for National Elections on Sunday, May 23rd, VOA reports that Ethiopian-Americans in the United States are split, some urging President Obama to speak out.
Violent Arrest Caught on Tape at Texas Ethiopian Orthodox Church Sparks Investigation
Sophia Zerihun has filed a complaint against the Garland Police Department in Texas for being roughed up at church.
Successful Immigrant Returns To Ethiopia, Brings His Hometown Their First Ambulance
Sebri Omer just recently delivered to his home town of Harar in Ethiopia its first fully-equipped ambulance.
Simien Girl Runners Featured in British TV Documentary
A new documentary travel series features the Simien Girl Runners, a track team supported by Girls Gotta Run Foundation.
7th Annual Sheba Film Festival in Full Swing
The annual event, organized by The BINA Cultural Foundation, showcases a diverse array of Ethiopia-related films.
Former Miss National Teenager El Shaddai Gebreyes talks about poetry
You may remember El Shaddai Gebreyes as the first African-American to earn the Miss National Teenager title in 1997.
$12 Cup Ethiopian Coffee Raising Eyebrows
Café Grumpy, a local coffee shop chain here in New York, is raising eyebrows with its new menu item – an expensive cup of joe from Ethiopia.
Liya Kebede Makes TIME 100 List
The Ethiopian-born model ranks number fifteen out of 25 Heroes on the 2010 list.
Ethiopian Agri-business Legend Inducted Into Cooperative Hall of Fame
Ethiopian cooperative legend Werqu Mekasha has been selected for the 2010 induction into the Cooperative Hall of Fame.
Simon Bahta On America’s Most Wanted
Police in Virginia have turned to America’s Most Wanted in an effort to locate Simon Bahta Asfeha.
Ethiopians Dominate Paris Marathon (Video)
Ethiopians underlined their dominance of distance running when Tadesse Tola and Atsede Bayisa won the men’s and women’s races at the Paris Marathon.
Ethiopia denies huge dam will leave 200,000 hungry
Salini Costruttori, the Italian hydropower developer responds to complaints about the Gibe III dam in Ethiopia.
The Recent String of High-Profile Violent Crimes Involving Ethiopian Immigrants (Video)
24-year-old Kidane Mengesha was arrested and charged with attempted murder in connection with the stabbings of two women in South Beach, Florida.
WorldFocus Video: Interview With Derartu Tulu
Above: Derartu Tulu of Ethiopia crossing the finish line at the 2009 New York City Marathon. She became the first…
TEZA to Premier in New York
TEZA opens in Manhattan on Friday, April 2nd 2010, at Lincoln Plaza Cinema, 1886 Broadway (at 62nd Street).
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.
Teff luck: What Has Piracy Got To Do With The Price of Injera?
Here is a feature opinion piece on piracy, patenting, and intellectual property in the developing world.
The Ethiopian dream: come to America then go back home
Worldfocus By Tesfaye Negussie January 22, 2010 It was an elaborate scam: a beautiful bride, a dashing groom, a smiling…
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.
Cameroon Honors Ted Alemayhu (Video Added)
Ted Alemayhu, Founder and Chairman of U.S. Doctors for Africa (USDFA), was honored in Cameroon last week.
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.
The Not-So-Lost Ark of the Covenant
“We don’t have to prove it to anyone. [If] you want to believe, it’s your privilege. If you don’t want to believe, it’s your own privilege again.”
Doctor’s mission to save kids’ hearts
Above: Ethiopia – Doctors, nurses, family members and an NBC cameraman fanned out across the hospital in an all-out search…
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.
The Saint Yared Choir Performs At The U.N. Tellman Chapel
The Saint Yared Choir of Washington D.C. gave a breathtaking concert at The United Nations Tellman Chapel last week.
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.
An Entertaining Interview With Robel Kassa
Talented graphic designer and entrepreneur Robel Kassa’s latest works display “serious social taboos presented in utter abandon and humor.”
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.
Harlem’s Legendary Church Launches Abyssinian Fund
This past weekend we attended the launching of Abyssinian Fund, an NGO dedicated to fighting poverty in Ethiopia.
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.
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.
Artists for Charity To Raise Awareness About HIV / AIDS in Washington, D.C. And Ethiopia
Did you know that Washington, D.C. has one of the highest HIV infection rates, per capita, in the United States?
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.
Prester John: Medieval Ethiopia’s Mythology and History
This article is inspired by The Prester John Sessions, the title of Tommy T Gobena’s first solo album.
An Exquisite Pocket Watch And The Emperor Who Owned It
This pocket watch recently sold at an auction in Geneva at price of 52,500 Swiss Franc, the equivalent of 51,595.95 U.S. dollars.
U.S. Worries About Food Aid Politics in Ethiopia
The following is an editorial reflecting the views of the United States government regarding food politics in Ethiopia.
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.
Interview with Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged
In order to help us shade light on the recent discovery in Ethiopia, we contacted Paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged.
Cross-Cultural Music Improvisations: A Conversation with Dan Harper
We spoke with Dan about his album “Punt Made in Ethiopia” and his work to create genuine cross-cultural conversations through music.
Grammy-Nominated Singer Looks Forward to Motherhood
Wayna: “The most important news of my life these days is that my husband and I are expecting our first child next May.”
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.
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.
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,…
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.
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…
Wayna Performs Billie Holiday Tribute
Grammy nominated singer Wayna pays tribute to jazz legend Billie Holiday at Blues Alley in Washington DC.
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.