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Celebrating The Life And Legacy Of Dr. Elisabeth Woldegiorgis:

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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

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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

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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

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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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Ruth Tewodros Competed As Miss Earth Ethiopia 2024

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Ruth Tewodros carried the flag for Ethiopia at the 2024 Miss Earth competition in Manila, Philippines, on November 9. In her day-to-day life Ruth Tewodros is a 24-year-old Civil and Environmental Engineer working for an international construction company. She has worked on projects like the Riverside Green Development and wastewater treatment systems. Ruth has always

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UN Tourism Ambassador For Gastronomy

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Chef Yohanis has made it his mission to highlight and innovate Ethiopian cuisine with his longstanding passionfor the culinary arts and Ethiopian culture. As a renowned and popular Ethiopian chef, he has been involved with numerous restaurants including preparing signature menus for his family restaurant Antica, Ethiopian Airlines (business class) and Hyatt Regency, plus producing/hosting

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Yo Meskela

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May we live until the donkeys grow horns, May we live until all the virgins get married These are the blessings that the elders of the Gamo people exchange during the celebration of Meskel. For them, Meskel is more than just a celebration – it marks the time of abundant harvest, a moment when elders

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Management Development Program For Ethiopian Professionals

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YEP is a Young Entrepreneur Program in management and leadership development which has been running in Ethiopia since 2017. It focuses on personal development and practical application of theory.  YEP is instrumental for Ethiopian managers and leaders who want to expand expertise in their roles. Regardless of the industry or type of organization, YEP can

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