One of the country's oldest instruments, the begena was once reserved for the elite - and effectively banned during the ...

On March 1, 1896, the hills of Adwa in northern Ethiopia became the stage for a decisive moment in African history. Under the command of Emperor Menelik II ...

Religious leaders of Tigray announced today, February 14, 2024, in Mekele city, that leaders of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) have agreed to address their differences through dialogue ...

Experience the ancient Ethiopian begena's healing power through Biruktawit Tasew's mesmerizing performances, bringing peace ...

At least two people have died and 186 others are missing after four boats carrying migrants from Africa capsized overnight in ...

Federal budget cuts have forced layoffs and defunded services at Columbus immigrant support organizations, leaving the future ...

More Ethiopians live in the region than anywhere else in the United States, so the area boasts a wealth of places to ...

The rock walls that must be traversed to reach Abuna Yemata Guh (Photo: Wittmann Tours). Disagreements within Ethiopian Christianity began very early. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church was founded in 341.

Vladimir Putin accused Jews of attacking the Russian Orthodox Church and suggested that they lacked family and “roots,” the latest antisemitic statement from the Russian leader since his 2022 ...

Please scroll down to end of page for previous years' dates. In Greece, Orthodox Easter is celebrated with an entire week of festivities – aptly titled The Holy Week – with Good Friday, Easter Sunday, ...