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Meet the First Female-Only Skateboarding Group in Ethiopia
My Modern Met - California
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July 2, 2025
Every Saturday morning, at the Addis Skate Park in Ethiopia’s capital city, countless girls gather to skateboard. That wasn’t always the case, especially because skateboarding has so often been associated with men. But once 27-year-old Sosina...
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France's beloved game of 'petanque'
Modern Ghana
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In an unlikely Ethiopian outpost of one the most French of pastimes, four men are leaning over their petanque balls, arguing over who is winning. Petanque, the bowling game also known as boules, is more readily associated with French village...
Canadian musician who led 'simple life' gets 15 years for smuggling 12.2 kg of heroin
Kingston This Week
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Breadcrumb Trail Links News World His sentencing was delayed by two years 'due to the backlog of demands' for enhanced pre-sentence reports from social workers A Canadian musician who smuggled 12.2 kilos of heroin into Canada has been sentenced to...
Metro Atlanta nonprofit heads to Ethiopia on fourth mission to improve cardiac care
FOX 5 Atlanta - Georgia
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A metro Atlanta nonprofit organization called Heart Attack Ethiopia will leave July 4th on its fourth mission to improve cardiac care in that country. NEWNAN, Ga. - While families across metro Atlanta celebrate July 4th, a team of doctors and...
Nigerian Vice President Urges Africa to Follow Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative
Sada Elbalad
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July 3, 2025
Thu 03 Jul 2025 | 03:32 PM Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima has called on African nations to emulate Ethiopia’s Green Legacy Initiative, describing it as an inclusive, impactful, and visionary model for tackling climate change and...
Stakeholders Emphasize Public Participation as Key to Sustainable Food System Transition
Ethiopian News Agency
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Addis Ababa, June 11, 2025 (ENA)— Stakeholders underscore the critical need for broad societal involvement to achieve a sustainable and inclusive food system in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian News Agency (ENA), in partnership with the Ethiopian...
Global independent media face crisis as US funding dries up - report
AKIpress News Agency
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AKIPRESS.COM - Independent media organizations worldwide are facing a severe crisis and are massively scaling back operations due to the cessation of $150 million in annual support from the United States. This concerning development is highlighted...
Ethiopia’s Future: Dr. Milkesa’s Insights and Concerns
Zehabesha
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June 27, 2025
June 25, 2025 The Habesha Dr. Milkesa has captivated many with his insightful commentary on the current state of Ethiopia. As the nation stands at a pivotal crossroads, the discourse surrounding its political and social climate has intensified....
Origami helps behavioral health patient find healing through art
York County News - Pennsylvania
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July 3, 2025
Anthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan HospitalsAnthony Aquilina, DO Executive Vice President and Chief Physician Executive | WellSpan Hospitals Over the past year, WellSpan Philhaven hospital in...
Ethiopia Opens Landmark Science Museum Showcasing AI and Innovation
I Africa
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June 27, 2025
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially opened a state-of-the-art Science Museum in Addis Ababa, spotlighting the country’s growing investment in science, technology, and innovation. The museum features immersive exhibits across five...
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France’s petanque
Taipei Times
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June 27, 2025
In an unlikely Ethiopian outpost of one the most French of pastimes, four men are leaning over their petanque balls, arguing over who is winning. Petanque, the bowling game also known as boules, is more readily associated with French village...
Ethiopia: Musical performances move Great South Festival
Prensa Latina - Cuba
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June 28, 2025
The headquarters of the Organization for Southern Cooperation, sponsor of the event under the theme “Peoples in Movement, Living Cultures,” will host the fusion of rhythms that has attracted a large audience from both local and international...
Ethiopia, an unlikely outpost for France's beloved 'petanque' game
Modern Ghana
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In an unlikely Ethiopian outpost of one the most French of pastimes, four men are leaning over their petanque balls, arguing over who is winning. Petanque, the bowling game also known as boules,is more readily associated with French village...
Ethiopia: Tesfaye succeeds Kebede at Hibret Bank
Zawya
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Hibret Bank, one of Ethiopia’s most profitable private banks, with a national footprint across the country and close to 500 branches, has appointed Tsigereda Tesfaye as its sixth president, subject to regulatory approval. Tesfaye will become the...
Why music duo Bob Vylan’s pro-Palestine chants at UK festival prompted US visa ban
The Indian Express
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July 1, 2025
Picture this: you’re ankle-deep in Glastonbury’s infamous mud, surrounded by thousands of strangers, the air buzzing with the thrill of live music. Olivia Rodrigo’s belting out heartbreak anthems, Neil Young’s strumming his way through decades of...
Ethiopia: Crackdown on Health Workers’ Protests
Human Rights Watch
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June 26, 2025
(Nairobi) – The Ethiopian authorities should immediately rescind the suspension of a prominent health professionals organization and meaningfully address public healthcare workers’ outstanding grievances, Human Rights Watch said today. The...
Sir Bob Geldof issues warning about new musical based on story of Live Aid: ‘It better not be s***!’
Contactmusic
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Nearly 40 years after the iconic fundraising shows, the story of Live Aid is being turned into a musical – prompting the 1985 gigs’ co-creator Sir Bob Geldof to warn it “better not be s***”. Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Tuesday, October 3, 2023 Sir...
International Folk Art Market In Santa Fe: Artisan Retail With A Purpose
Forbes
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International Folk Art Market guests in front of the IFAM marquee. © Gabriella Marks; Courtesy of IFAM Look beyond the art. Beyond the dazzling technique and skill. Beyond the individual artist even. Look all the way back to community. See...
Media Moves: Klipdrift in expanded sponsorship with Boks, Nederburg targets new generation of wine lovers, chance to apply for creative-tech incubation programme
The Media Online
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June 26, 2025
The Media Online’s weekly round up of people, account and business moves in media. This week’s BIG move: Klipdrift confirmed as the official brandy sponsor of South African rugby Klipdrift has announced a renewed and expanded sponsorship deal with...
On location: Alfarag Duty Free’s game-changing flagship opening in Addis Ababa
The Moodie Davitt Report
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June 20, 2025
“This new duty-free store stands proudly alongside the finest in the world, not just as a shopping experience, but as proof of what can be built here at home when passion and purpose come together” – Alfarag Chairman & CEO Ayderus Farag ETHIOPIA....