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Have You Heard About Plogging?

Plogging-Ethiopia traces its origins back to a family excursion, before officially launching in January 2021 at Entoto Park by Firew Kefyalew and his three sons – Yeab, Lihiq, and Amnen. Plogging-Ethiopia goes beyond simply collecting trash; it represents a dynamic movement that combines physical fitness, community involvement, and environmental responsibility.  The concept, originating from Sweden, […]

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Unveiling Italy’s Economic Potential: A Step Forward in Ethiopia-Italy Cooperation

On July 17th, the Italian Embassy in Addis Ababa, in collaboration with ITA Addis Ababa, Confindustria Assafrica & Mediterraneo, Centro Studi Confindustria, and Bonelli Erede, hosted a high-level economic forum titled “Unveiling Italy’s Economic Potential 2025.” The event took place at the Italian Cultural Institute and brought together stakeholders to explore opportunities for deeper collaboration

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Colour Me Wonderful

Transforming your wardrobe with Stacey Kurzendorfer Since 2010, Stacey Kurzendorfer has been helping women and men discover the power of personal style through her unique approach to colour and wardrobe consulting. At Colour Me Wonderful, Stacey offers personalised colour and style analysis designed to uncover the shades that best complement your natural colouring, and advice

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Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Elisabeth Woldegiorgis:

A CHAMPION OF ETHIOPIAN ART AND MODERNISM Dr. Elisabeth Wolde Giorgis, a trailblazing scholar, curator, and passionate advocate for Ethiopian art, has passed away, leaving behind an indelible legacy. As the Director of the Ethiopian Studies and Research Institute at Addis Ababa University, she played a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Ethiopian heritage on

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Mourning The Loss Of Teferi Assefa, Musician And Musicologist

News about Teferi Assefa’s sudden death was met with tremendous shock and sadness. Social media is flooded with personal recollections of what Teferi meant to people; how he shared his wealth of knowledge generously and was an inspiration. Teferi attended a prestigious music college in Poland where he obtained his Master’s Degree in jazz drumming

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Waljaalladhaa Foundation: Uplifting The Remote Dogano Community

The Waljaalladhaa Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of the Dogano Community by focusing on education and providing access to basic necessities. Established in 2015 by the children of Tadesse Lemu after his passing, the foundation honors his wish for his family to “love one another,” which inspired its name, Waljaalladhaa, meaning “Love one

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Naomi Girma: From College Football To Chelsea’s Record-Breaking Defender

Naomi Girma has made history as the most expensive female footballer in the world. The 24-year-old defender’s £900,000 transfer from San Diego Wave to Chelsea has broken the previous transfer record, marking a major milestone in women’s football.  Naomi, born and raised in San Jose, California, is the first player of Ethiopian descent to represent

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