Ethiopia: Ethiopia Showcases Northern Festivals As Unesco Intangible Heritage
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA – Preparations are underway for the celebration of the Ashendye, Solal, Shaday, and Ayini Wari festivals across northern Ethiopia this August, with UNESCO underscoring their importance as part of the country’s intangible …
Ethiopia: Bridging the Gap – Seizing the Beauty in Our Differences
[Ethiopian Herald] There is richness and complexity in the tapestry of Ethiopian society, with each strand holding a story, a rhythm, a reality. However, some strands–regardless of their vibrancy–remain on the periphery, frayed by neglect and stretch…
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 7, 2025
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Africa: All of Africa Today – August 6, 2025
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Africa: All of Africa Today – August 4, 2025
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East Africa: Ethiopian Writers of Short Stories the Boom and the Bust
[Ethiopian Herald] Ye Gulelew Sekaram in Amharic or ‘The Drunkard of Gulelle’ is officially recognized as the first modern short story in Amharic literature which was written and published around 1946 by Temesgen Gebre, a little known Ethiopian writer …
Ethiopia: Commentary – Purity and Power: Sidama Politics Still Shackled By Old Ideologies
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The Sidama people, an ethnic group residing in the southern part of Ethiopia, are recognized for their unique culture, language, and enduring historical resilience. Following years of advocacy and struggle, the Sidama ac…
Ethiopia: Movie Review – Dark Desire (2012)
[Ethiopian Herald] Dark Desire, a psychological thriller directed by a creative team, features a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of desire, betrayal, and the haunting effects of trauma. At the heart of the film is Zoe, played masterfully by …
Ethiopia: Navigating Identity, Expression, Livelihood – Blen’s Journey in Ethiopian Art, Media
[Ethiopian Herald] Being a woman with a voice in Ethiopia has never been simple, especially when that voice chooses to express itself through writing and journalism. Women’s contributions have often been limited, confined to certain spaces, expected to…
Africa: All of Africa Today – July 4, 2025
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