Ethiopian Poet laureate Tsegaye Gebre-Medhin has written a number of plays and poems in Amharic recognized for their elegance, perspicuity, and insight. Yet he has also produced works in English, including the play Oda-Oak Oracle, a serious work that addressed conflict between traditional African and western belief system. Africa’s leading... [view entry]

Ethiopian Prime Minster Meles Zenawi repeatedly said that he was looking forward to a long rest after his imminent retirement. Now it looks like he will have to put his plans on hold. His party, the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front, needs him and he said he will stay... [view entry]

A new prize named after the acclaimed Ethiopian playwright and poet Tsegaye Gebre-Medhin was launched in Addis at the National Theater on Monday, September 7. Established by the playwright’s family members and friends, the Institute of the Language Studies of Addis Ababa University Poet Laureate Tsegaye Gebre-Medhin Memorial Prize is... [view entry]

The second annual Art of Ethiopia exhibition took place at Sheraton Addis from September 3rd until September 6th 2009. Elegantly installed at the Lalibela Ballroom, the show included masterpiece after masterpiece by well-known and lesser-known artists.300 paintings of artists ranging from Afeweork Tekle, Ale Felege Selam and Yohannes Gedamu through... [view entry]

A popular singer has been released from police custody following her arrest on suspicion of running a place used for “khat” consumption, Ethiopialink disclosed. Tigist Afewerk is suspected of owning the house inside the compound of her nightclub in Meskel flower area where she charges customers for the venue to... [view entry]

By Mahlet This is a question I have frequently encountered growing up as an Ethiopian kid in the middle of nowhere, Texas. Actually, the question was more of “what are you?” I would rightly claim my Ethiopian identity each time it was asked but as I got older and moved... [view entry]

Ethiopian super model Liya kebede is going to attend the premier of her debut film, Desert Flowers this September. Taking a big step from modeling to acting, Liya plays Waris Dirie, the Somalia-born international model and U.N. spokeswoman, who has been circumcised at 5 and sold for marriage at 13... [view entry]

Malaysian Muslims are now permitted to attend a concert by US hip-hop band Black Eyed Peas, organisers said Tuesday, reversing an earlier stand which saw Muslims banned from the event. The Malaysian website for the September 25 event, sponsored by the Guinness brewery, had specified it was “restricted to non-Muslims... [view entry]

A prominent member of the Armenian community Sahag Boghossian has died at the age of 98 last Monday. He was buried at the St. Kevork Armenian church near Seba Deredga area yesterday afternoon. A lawyer, businessman and patriot, Boghossian has been one of the most recognized and well-liked figures in... [view entry]

One of the most successful musicians of the 1970s and 80s Colonel Lemma Demissew has died at the age of 68 on Saturday, August 24.A pianist, composer, singer and arranger, Lemma was the leading musician of Armed Forces band, a band that has entertained the army and visiting heads of... [view entry]