Whats Out Addis, people information about interesting people in town and in Ethiopian 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 a rare shelter on the outskirts of the city, where she provides food and a place to stay for 40 […]
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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 in 1922, has long stood for imprisoned and silenced writers across the globe. “Dinaw Mengestu has spent his career illuminating
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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 her placed seventh in the Junior Women’s Road Race. Born and raised in Tigray, Tsige developed her talents at performance-boosting
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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 Professor Ashenafi Kebede (1938–1998), a composer, ethnomusicologist, and pioneering music educator, the center celebrates his enduring legacy and provides a
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“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), the Second Italo-Ethiopian War (1935-1936), which led to the Fascist occupation (1936-1941)… But there’s another, lesser-known story: the one of
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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 commitment, resulting in programs that create lasting and measurable change. Under Grace’s direction, HOPE worldwide Ethiopia is currently advancing a
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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 Tusk Conservation Awards. This recognition celebrates Wakjira’s exceptional leadership and tireless dedication to wildlife conservation across Ethiopia and the African
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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 conservation biologist, she currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Kotebe University of Education in Addis Ababa. Her work combines
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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, and digital platforms. Specializing in tracking, verification, and reporting, Omnimedia alerts clients immediately if an ad spot is missed or delayed.
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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 for a truly inclusive society. At the heart of Melu’e is a belief in the unique potential of every individual.
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