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Ruth Girmay has been announced as the most commendable designer at the African Talent Leather Design Showcase 2023 Grand Finale held in Mombasa, Kenya in January 2024. “The Real Leather. Stay Different. African Talent Leather Design Showcase 2023” was held in partnership with the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute. Celebrating Africa’s most innovative leather designers, […]
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Liya Kebede & empowering Ethiopian women Since its creation in 2007, Liya Kebede’s brand Lemlem has aimed to preservetraditional Ethiopian weaving techniques while providing stable jobs for women. Lemlem is contributing to Ethiopia’s economic growth, which has averaged 10% annually, by focusing on slow, ancestral techniques. Every Lemlem garment is handmade by Ethiopian artisans, who
The soap replenishes the skin with dendritic cells, which help protect the skin and fight cancer. 14-year-old Ethiopian American, Heman Bekele wins the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge with Skin Cancer Treating Soap. Heman spent the last four months competing against nine other finalists and secured his win during final Challenge events at 3M global
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Congratulations to Michael Metaferia for Best Photographer of Wildlife and Nature 2023 Award Michael Metaferia is a travel photographer, who contributes regular travel features for What’s Out. We are delighted that he has been awarded the Best Photographer of Wildlife and Nature 2023 by the Oromia Tourism Commission. Michael extended his sincere thanks to “Visit
The Wandering Seekers Of Tradition, Poetry, And Faith In their quest for knowledge and understanding, these young souls embark on a journey that takes them through villages and towns, their footsteps leaving an indelible mark on the landscapes they traverse. They wander not only in search of sustenance but also in search of knowledge and
In a quiet side street in Kazanchis, stands an old villa in a peaceful garden, exuding charm and calm. Welcome to Mamma Mia, an authentic Italian restaurant specializing in traditional, homemade dishes with a choice of ten different kinds of freshly made pasta.Since it opened in 2015, Mamma Mia has become popular for relaxed lunches
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President Joe Biden awarded the National Medal of Science to Gebisa Ejeta, aPurdue University professor who developed sorghum hybrids that have helped feedmillions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. Professor Gebisa is a Distinguished Professor of Plant Breeding and Genetics, and International Agriculture, Executive Director of the Purdue Center for Global Food Security and Purdue UniversityPresidential
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Naomi Haile Girma, 23, is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for San Diego Wave FC in the National Women’s Soccer League and the United States national team. She was the No. 1 overall pick of the 2022 NWSL Draft. Naomi was born in California, to parents Girma Aweke and Seble
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Eden Tadesse, founder of Invicta, recently met with the British Ambassador in Addis Ababa after winning the (Princess) Diana Award which honours young people globally that work to improve the lives of others. Eden was awarded for Invicta an award-winning tech based social impact platform that she devised which connects refugees and internally displaced young
Eden Tadesse: From Childhood Poverty To Award Winning Social Entrepreneur And Activist Read More »
To mark this historic event a lavish and enjoyable reception with a “street party” feel (which included tables serving classic British foods, beers and wines), was held at the Embassy on Wednesday May 3. International, Ethiopian and African Union diplomat’s, dignitaries and other VIPs were invited to attend the reception with an anticipated attendance of
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