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Fidesa Literary and Littmann Books Launch New Era of Ethiopian Publishing Fidesa Literary and Littmann Books have announced a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ethiopia’s literary landscape and expanding access to both local and international works. The collaboration unites Fidesa Literary, a platform dedicated to promoting Ethiopian writers and storytelling, with Littmann Books, an independent […]
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Nathaniel Getenew Zeleke has gained international recognition after winning first place in the Amazon Web Services (AWS) AIdeas competition, competing against more than 10,000 participants worldwide. His award-winning project, “Ivy,” is an offline AI-powered educational system designed for mobile phones. Unlike most digital learning platforms, Ivy works without internet access, making it especially useful for
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Ethiopian news reporter Abel Birhanu who has gained popularity on his self-titled YouTube channel has accumulated more than 2 million subscribers and over 290 million views. He posts commentary on current events, focusing especially on news in Ethiopia. He launched his YouTube channel in August 2018. Coming from his hometown, Alem Gena, to standing on
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Kibret Abebe, President of Social Enterprise Ethiopia and Founder & CEO of Tebita Ambulance, has been awarded the 2026 Charles Schwab Foundation Award for Social Entrepreneurship, joining 21 global innovators recognized for creating impactful and sustainable social change. A nurse anaesthetist by profession, Kibret’s journey into social entrepreneurship began while working in one of Addis
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Over the weekend of 25-26 April 2026, 17 members of the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs gathered at Kuriftu Resorts & Spa in Bishoftu for a beautifully curated celebration of World Chaîne Day. Arriving on Saturday afternoon to sweeping lake views, the evening began at the private residence of Tadiwos Belete, CEO of Kuriftu Resorts & Boston Partners PLC
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Chachi Tadesse returns to Addis Ababa with a renewed mission to empower women through mindfulness, healing, and self-discovery. Drawing on years of experience in breathwork, tapping yoga, and personal development, she introduces a program designed to help women reconnect with themselves and build lasting self-worth. Her approach blends simple yet powerful techniques—breathwork, gentle tapping yoga,
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Growing up in Ethiopia including a career in aviation, shaped the perspective of Miriam Tensaye teaching her to appreciate beauty, culture and community. Visiting breathtaking locations in Ethiopia, celebrating history and diverse cultures deeply influenced her love for travel. Miriam’s online journey began with simple curiosity, wanting to experience and see more of life beyond
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Chaîne des Rôtisseurs at Sheraton Addis Marriott Steakhouse On 24 March 2026, the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs hosted an elegant evening at the new Marriott Steakhouse in Sheraton Addis, celebrating fine dining, friendship, and exceptional hospitality. Bailli Délégué Otto Kurzendorfer opened the event with welcoming remarks, setting a warm tone for the night. Under the guidance
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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 2026. Following the award ceremony, Gerima’s latest film, “Black Lions – Roman Wolves”, was screened – a world premiere. The film
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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. Together, they’ve collected: 4 Olympic gold medals, 2 Olympic silvers, 3 Olympic bronzes and 15 World Championship titles. The sisters’
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