Whats Out Addis, people information about interesting people in town and in Ethiopian history
Surely both their strength and beauty are intriguing, as is their intelligence, eagerness to learn and their gentle behavior – despite their size, (as one of the bigger mammals walking the earth). For thousands of years horses have helped us humans, whether in battle or on the farm, for weddings or funerals. And today, many […]
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Ten months ago, Simien Lodge management had a difficult decision to make. The Highest Hotel in Africa in the Simien Mountains was one of the first to close because of the pandemic. The problem was what to do about the 52 staff who all depend on tourism for their livelihoods and were initially surprised by
Simien Lodge – beautiful renovation work during the pandemic Read More »
World-record breaking cyclist, author and adventurer – Mark Beaumont. Raises funds for Ethiopia Medical Project which supports the Buccama Health Centre in southern Ethiopia, home to half of the four million people worldwide who suffer from Podoconiosis. Mark who was born in the foothills of the Scottish Highlands, at just twelve years old cycled across
Cycling the world to raise funds for Ethiopian health center Read More »
Nader graduated with a Diploma in Fine Arts from Entoto Technical and Vocational Education and Training College in Addis Ababa. His engaging encounter with the world of photography came at the World Press Photo Exhibition in Addis Ababa in 2003. “This was for me a veritable exposure to experience the irresistibly evocative influence of the
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With the long and rich history between Ethiopia and Armenia, why has there never been an Armenian embassy here before? Both countries have maintained diplomatic relations since 1993 though the first Republic of Armenia (1918-1920) had a consul in Addis Ababa. Armenia always valued its relations with Ethiopia with a shared history of more than
An Interview with Artem Aznaurian, Head of Mission, Embassy of Armenia Read More »
Apollo the international art magazine honors “40 under 40” of the most inspirational young people in art worlds across the globe broken down by continental region. Rakeb is the Co-founder and director of Addis Fine Art with branches in Addis Ababa and London. In 2016, Rakeb Sile co-founded Addis Fine Art with Mesai Haileleul, creating
40 under 40: Rakeb Sile Read More »
United Nations Association (UNA), non-governmental bodies, exist in various countries to enhance the relationship between the people of member states and the United Nations. To raise public awareness of the UN, its work and goals of the UN which includes the implementation of sustainable development goals, peace, security, disarmament, human rights, humanitarian affairs, and eradicating
United Nations Association of Ethiopia (UNA-ET) National Council is Launched Read More »
“Just do it” was a phrase often uttered by Jonathan Crown. He said it to set up a charity to help thousands of Ethiopian children born with a cleft lip or palate. The idea for Project Harar came to Crown on a hot, dusty afternoon in 2000 in Ethiopia. Just near the market of Harar,
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Born in 1548 in southern Ethiopia’s Khambata region, Ambar is believed to have been associated with the Oromo tribe. He was known by the name of ‘Chapu’ until he fell into the hands of slave dealers. Historians believe either he was captured during a war or was sold into the trade by his poor parents
Fascinating Fact: the legacy of an Ethiopian ruler in India Read More »
Oballa Oballa, a former refugee from Ethiopia who became a naturalized citizen less than one year ago, made history this election by winning a city council seat in the southeast Minnesota city of Austin. Oballa, 27, had been campaigning for the seat since the beginning of the year, said he is the first person of
