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Renowned Ethiopian film maker Professor Haile Gerima received the Berlinale Camera, an honorary award recognizing outstanding contributions to the world of filmmaking, at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival held in Berlin, Germany, on 17 February …

No other family has dominated distance running quite like the Dibaba sisters. Tirunesh Dibaba, Genzebe Dibaba, Ejegayehu Dibaba, Anna, and Melat Dibaba have built one of the most powerful legacies in track and field history …

Among the whimpering of rescued dogs, you will find Feven Melese, a young woman hoping to support thousands of abandoned dogs on the streets of Addis Ababa. The 29-year-old music degree graduate has put up …

Dinaw Mengestu is an Ethiopian American novelist and writer. Recently, Dinaw Mengestu has been elected as President of PEN America, one of the world’s most important organizations defending writers and free expression. PEN America, founded …

Tsige Kahsay Kiros made an instant and positive impression on live broadcasts at the UCI Road World Championships in Rwanda, presenting herself on the global cycling stage with an aggressive and courageous ride that saw …

Ethiopia’s Ashenafi Kebede Performing Arts Center In June 2024, Addis Ababa University inaugurated the Ashenafi Kebede Performing Arts Center at the Yared School of Music, a milestone in Ethiopia’s cultural and educational landscape. Named after …

“Memory is the treasure of the soul”– Italian Proverb Whoever will look into the history of Italians in Ethiopia, will find plenty of information about the conflicts and tensions between the two nations: Adwa (1896), …

Grace Deneke, Executive Director and Founder of HOPE worldwide Ethiopia, has dedicated her life to strengthening families and transforming underserved communities through education, healthcare, and empowerment. Her leadership combines decades of professional expertise with a profound personal …

Wakjira Wins The Prince William Conservation Kumara Wakjira, Director General of the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA), has been awarded the prestigious Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa, the highest accolade at the annual …

The Inspiring Work Of Bruktawit Abdu Mahamued Bruktawit Abdu Mahamued is one of Ethiopia’s leading voices in bird conservation, dedicating her career to the protection of the country’s most threatened avian species. An ornithologist and …

In Ethiopia’s fast-paced advertising landscape, every second of airtime counts. Omnimedia, a leading media research and monitoring company, helps private and international clients ensure their advertisements are delivered exactly as planned across print, radio, television, …

Melu’e Foundation was born from a deeply personal journey. Founded by Mrs. Tigist Hailu and her husband, Mr. Kinfe Tsige, the organization reflects their experience as parents raising a child with autism and their vision …

ICS Amharic Teacher Fasika Adefris and former ICS Elementary Teacher Sara Holly Ackerman have just won the prestigious Children’s Africana Book Award for Best Picture Book in 2025! The book is called “The Gabi that …

ACE Intelligence, an AI-powered market intelligence and business valuation platform developed by ACE Investment and Impact Advisors, a consulting firm based in Addis, was among the 10 ventures that proceeded to the final round of the AlphaExpo …

A Defining Moment for African Fashion The BoF 500 (The Business of Fashion) is widely regarded as the industry’s definitive index, annually spotlighting visionaries, innovators, and leaders who are redefining the global fashion landscape. Inclusion …