Africa: All of Africa Today – August 4, 2025
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East Africa: Ethiopian Writers of Short Stories the Boom and the Bust
[Ethiopian Herald] Ye Gulelew Sekaram in Amharic or ‘The Drunkard of Gulelle’ is officially recognized as the first modern short story in Amharic literature which was written and published around 1946 by Temesgen Gebre, a little known Ethiopian writer …
Ethiopia: Commentary – Purity and Power: Sidama Politics Still Shackled By Old Ideologies
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The Sidama people, an ethnic group residing in the southern part of Ethiopia, are recognized for their unique culture, language, and enduring historical resilience. Following years of advocacy and struggle, the Sidama ac…
Ethiopia: Movie Review – Dark Desire (2012)
[Ethiopian Herald] Dark Desire, a psychological thriller directed by a creative team, features a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of desire, betrayal, and the haunting effects of trauma. At the heart of the film is Zoe, played masterfully by …
Ethiopia: Navigating Identity, Expression, Livelihood – Blen’s Journey in Ethiopian Art, Media
[Ethiopian Herald] Being a woman with a voice in Ethiopia has never been simple, especially when that voice chooses to express itself through writing and journalism. Women’s contributions have often been limited, confined to certain spaces, expected to…
Africa: All of Africa Today – July 4, 2025
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Africa: Ethiopia’s Role in Promoting Cultural Diplomacy, Heritage Preservation in Africa
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia’s rich cultural diversity and heritage are cornerstones of its global identity and historical significance. Also, its natural endowments attract visitors and scientists that look for ways and means of preserving them. Howeve…
Ethiopia: Handloom for Reflecting Societal Culture, Identity
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopians across every corner of the nation do have their respective identities for reflecting tradition, culture, living style and norms using various means.
Ethiopia: Bureau Vows Support for Sector Stakeholders
[Ethiopian Herald] – A pledge has been made to strengthen cooperation with stakeholders to address longstanding challenges in the cultural and creative sectors by the Addis Ababa Art, Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Ethiopia: New Children’s Books Aim to Inspire Tourism Awareness, Heritage Pride
[Ethiopian Herald] A special event held at the Adwa Memorial on Sunday marked the launch of two new children’s books aimed at promoting tourism education and national heritage awareness among young readers.