What’s out Addis Arts and Culture
In 2011 American child Rachel Beckwith tragically lost her life in a car accident at the age of 9. She had recently donated her 9th birthday to the charity Water skipping her party and birthday gifts – so kids she’d never met could have clean water. She raised $220 – enough to help seven people.
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In the summer of 2019, I was given the chance to attend the Yale Young Global Scholars (YYGS) summer Program held annually (June-July) in the Yale University campus in New Haven, Connecticut. This is where I expanded my understanding of international affairs and globalization and how to develop and implement positive actions to counteract some
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Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed has now inaugurated the Entoto Natural Park. The Prime Minister on the occasion expressed his gratitude to those who have contributed towards the construction of the park, which is part of the Beautifying Sheger Project. The park has been equipped with various facilities, including sports centers, restaurants, coffee shops (visitors
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The new documentary film “Ethiopia’s Elephant Crisis,” by award-winning American journalist and filmmaker Antoine Lindley, brings to the forefront the challenges that Ethiopia faces in wildlife conservation, especially its efforts to save its endangered elephants.Ethiopia has already lost its black rhino, now it is losing its elephants… Commissioned by Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority with support
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With the feeling that perhaps Ethiopia is over the worst of the pandemic, Ethiopia is now getting back to work. The State of Emergency was not renewed in early September, Government offices are gradually opening with different offices set to open over the coming month, and the country is now opening for tourism. However, it
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2020 Bridge Maker award presented to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus director general of WHO Congratulations to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Director-General of the World Health Organization. He stated that he was “deeply honoured to receive the 2020 Bridge Maker Award, from Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg, on behalf of WHO and all the health workers and caregivers
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Beijing Foreign Studies University (BFSU) of China recently announced the launch of Teaching of Amharic Language in a Degree Program. Diplomatic corps from Ethiopian Embassy in China attended the ceremony organized by the University in connection with the announcement of the launch of the program. On the occasion, it was stated that the program is
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In what is probably a first-ever, Ethiopian writers’ short stories are anthologized and published in the US this August. Addis Ababa Noir is the name of the collection edited by Maaza Mengiste and features big Ethiopian literary names such as Adam Reta, Bewketu Seyoum, Meron Hadero and Sulaiman Addonia. In total, the book includes fourteen
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QWANQWA is a five-piece ensemble based in Addis Ababa, dedicated to furthering Ethiopia’s unique string traditions. Inspired by a shared passion for Ethiopian music, the group brings together some of the most accomplished traditional players in the country; creating a space to explore new sounds and break the rules in a very traditional musical culture.
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