Music
28 April 2025
Motherland Sounds Is LA’s Must-Attend East African Party
An event where East African culture, community, and music collide is rewriting the Ethiopian-Eritrean diaspora story in Los Angeles.
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News
11 April 2025
Can Facebook Be Held Responsible for Violence in Africa? Kenya’s Courts Say Yes
Ethiopian plaintiffs take on Meta in a landmark Kenyan lawsuit that could redefine Big Tech's accountability for fueling violence in Africa.
News
07 April 2025
Africa's Slow, Steady Shift Toward Self-Reliance in the Wake of USAID Cuts
South Africa, Ethiopia, and Rwanda explore innovative funding models after losing critical healthcare support.
Film + TV
06 March 2025
‘Latey: Looking for Love’ is the Hit Ethiopian Reality Dating Show With an Unexpected Feminist Twist
What started as Ethiopia’s first ‘Bachelor’-style reality dating show has evolved into a powerful showcase of female agency, self-discovery and sisterhood.
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30 January 2025
Lady Hash is on a Quest to Transform East African Electronic Music
From YouTube tutorials to festival stages, here's how an Ethiopian psychology student became one of East Africa's most innovative DJs.
Film + TV
14 January 2025
What to Watch in East Africa This January
This month’s streaming and film guide features exciting new releases from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Music
17 December 2024
The Best East African Songs of 2024
From bangers to ballads, these songs have defined the sound of East Africa this year.
News
11 December 2024
The Ultimate Guide to December in East Africa
As locals unwind and the diaspora returns, East Africa buzzes with energy. Here’s your guide to beaches, wildlife and city escapes this holiday season.
News
26 November 2024
Ethiopian Women Fight Femicide Despite Death Threats
As Africa leads global femicide rates, Ethiopian digital activists face doxxing and death threats for demanding justice, embodying this year's #NoExcuse campaign against gender-based violence.
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13 November 2024
What It’s Like To…Run an Art Gallery in Addis Ababa
What began as a small creative space for two Ethiopians has grown to become a gallery that champions emerging artists and empowers women.
News
16 October 2024
What You Need to Know About the Tensions Between Ethiopia and Egypt Over River Nile
A new agreement on management of the Nile River, endorsed by half the countries along its course, is escalating the tensions between both countries.
News
08 October 2024
Ethiopia Replaces First Female President After Her Resignation
Ethiopia’s first female president, Sahle-Work Zwede hinted in a social media post last weekend, that she wasn’t happy and had been silent for a year.
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