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TechCrunch
1 week ago
European startups

Ethiopian plastic upcycling startup Kubik gets fresh funding, plans to license out its tech | TechCrunch

Kubik raises $1.9 million seed extension for plastic upcycling in Ethiopia, aiming for pan-African growth by licensing their technology. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Coffee

It's rude not to offer three cups': the lengthy, beloved coffee rituals binding Ethiopians together

Coffee is an integral part of Ethiopian culture and social interaction. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Coffee

Ethiopia opens door for prized coffee exports to foreigners

Ethiopia allows foreign companies to buy coffee directly from farmers and processors, a move to liberalize the economy. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 weeks ago
Music

For singer Berhana, 'going home' brought more questions than answers

Berhana's last song, 'Going Home,' was the first completed for his latest album, focusing on themes of loss, grief, and hope.
His visit to Ethiopia, his mother's home country, deeply impacted his perspective on identity and connection to his roots. [ more ]
www.france24.com
1 month ago
Running

Ethiopian runners win men's and women's races at Paris Marathon

Ethiopia achieved a double win in the Paris Marathon after five years
Mulugeta Uma and Mestawut Fikir emerged victorious with impressive times. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Why are Somalia and Ethiopia in a deepening diplomatic dispute?

Somaliland deal provides Ethiopia access to Red Sea, straining relations with Somalia.
Diplomatic dispute arises over agreement, sparking concerns of wider consequences. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Ethiopian forces killed at least 45 citizens' in Amhara, rights body says

Ethiopia's federal security forces killed at least 45 civilians in a massacre in Amhara state.
There has been a rise in deadly drone activity in the Amhara region. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London

Elite cyclist to lead London race while living in asylum hotel

Trhas Teklehaimanot Tesfay, an elite female cyclist from Ethiopia, is facing challenging conditions living in an asylum seeker hotel in London on a tight budget.
Despite the difficult circumstances, Tesfay remains dedicated to pursuing her passion for cycling and achieving success at the highest level. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Fossil Trove from 74,000 Years Ago Points to Remarkably Adaptive Humans

Ancient hunter-gatherers in Ethiopia were remarkably adaptable.
The discovery of artifacts at Shinfa-Metema 1 site in Ethiopia provide insights into the lifestyle of humans 74,000 years ago. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Women

Opinion | When African Women Are Raped, Where Is the Outrage?

Sexual violence normalization in Ethiopia
Impact of conflict-related sexual violence in Tigray [ more ]
Washington Post
5 months ago
Women

Raped during Ethiopia's war, survivors now rejected by their families

Over 100,000 women in Ethiopia's Tigray region may have been raped during the civil war.
Countless women who gave birth as a result of rape are struggling with ostracization and rejection from their communities.
The violence against Tigrayan women was sustained and organized, with multiple perpetrators including Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers and Amhara militiamen. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

5 Ways Bitcoin Mining Benefits Ethiopia

Ethiopia poised to claim a significant share of global bitcoin mining hashrate.
Bitcoin mining in Ethiopia monetizes surplus electricity & offers economic growth potential. [ more ]
www.france24.com
2 months ago
France news

French journalist detained in Ethiopia released after a week

French journalist released in Ethiopia after being accused of conspiring to create chaos.
Media watchdogs urge Ethiopia to improve press freedom. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Environment

Extreme drought in northern Italy mirrors climate in Ethiopia

Extreme drought in northern Italy has doubled over the past two decades, creating a climate that increasingly mirrors that of Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa.
Under extreme climate pressures, areas that used to experience frequent droughts are now more prone to frequent flooding, while other regions historically prone to flooding now endure more frequent droughts.
The flip of climate extremes is being experienced by millions of people living in some of the poorest areas of the world, where communities are often ill-equipped to deal with them. [ more ]
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