Remembering the Barefoot Emperor, King Tewodros II on his anniversary of death
British historian and novelist Saul David reviews the book “The Barefoot Emperor: An Ethiopian Tragedy” by Philip Marsden. This story was...
Five Days With the Jewish Children of Ethiopia
Israeli volunteers, Dalia Hartstein and her friend Adi, experience in Ethiopian with Jewish children in Gondar's Falash Mura Jews By Dalia...
Travel Guide: Where to Stay, See and Eat in Ethiopia
Guide: Traveling to Ethiopia serves as the gateway to all history lessons and books documenting the history of this amazing country, and you will...
US Department of State Issues Ethiopia Travel Warning for Its Citizens
The Department of State warns U.S. citizens of the risks of travel to Ethiopia due to the potential for civil unrest and arbitrary detention...
Anguish and Unrest in Amhara over Ethiopian State of Emergency
Demonstrations last August in the country’s Amhara region, and particularly the cities of Bahir Dar and Gondar signaled the spreading of protests...
“We Can’t Protest So We Pray”: Anguish in Amhara during Ethiopia’s State of Emergency
Events last August in the prominent Amhara Region cities of Bahir Dar and Gondar signaled the spreading of the original Oromo protests to...
Ethiopia: Peaceful Protest to Armed Uprising
In what appears to be an escalation in violence, in Belesa, an area north of Gondar, a firefight between ‘freedom fighters’, as they are calling...
Ethnic Tensions in Gondar Offer Snapshot of Ethiopia’s Wider Problems
From uneven development to authoritarian government, the morass of issues facing the city of Gondar offer a snapshot of Ethiopia’s wider...
Israeli Volunteer Group Set to Leave Ethiopia amid Ethnic Violence in Gondar
Project TEN sends Israelis and Jews from around the world to work in different agricultural, educational and health projects in various...
Ethiopian Benefit Walk Set for May 21
The event will help residents of Gondar city in Ethiopia construct wells in local neighborhoods and villages around Gondar and provide a source of...
Once Abandoned in the Past, a Jewish Village in Ethiopia Is Now Attracting Tourists
Wolleka Falasha village, once home to Ethiopian Jews known for their craftsmanship, is now a kitschy visitors’ spot, but the residents proudly...
Ethiopian Escapades: What to See in Northern Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, we decided to visit the northern part of the country using Awaze Tours. They took us from the busting capital of Addis Ababa to the...
IDF Veterans Volunteer to Teach, Repair Orphanages in Ethiopia
A total of 25 Israelis, who are delegates of IDF veterans, will set out in April to volunteer in the city of Gondar under the aegis of the...
Israel Freezes Plan to Bring 9,000 Falash Mura from Ethiopia
Prime minister’s rep cites budget problems, but critic says decision to leave immigrants' (Falash Mura's) relatives behind 'smacks of...
A Trek Back in Time: Visiting Ethiopia’s Secluded Saddique Amba Monastery
Words and photographs by Nick Crane | Long ago in ancient Ethiopia, an Orthodox monk named Welde Saddique traveled through the Simien Mountains...
Bridging the Seed Gap in Ethiopia
'Bridging the Seed Gap' project gives smallholder farmers facilitated access to seeds of high-quality vegetable varieties that are suitable for their...
To Ease Assimilation of Future Olim, Bnei Akiva Launches in Ethiopia
Youth movement opens center in Gondar, Ethiopia, to cater to last-standing of historic Jewish community. The World Bnei Akiva youth movement...
This Day in Ethiopia’s History: Ethiopia Welcomes the Queen
By Clyde Sanger | Addis Ababa, February 1 The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh came here tonight to a leonine welcome at the start of a week’s...
Ethiopian Sister City (Gondar) Dinner Set for Sunday in Corvallis, OR
The dinner supports the sister city relationship between Corvallis and Gondar, Ethiopia. By James Day | The annual Ethiopian cultural dinner...
Tasting the Highs and Lows of Ethiopian Honey Wine (Tej)
Abekelesh may be a local favorite, but across town at the more tourist-friendly Four Sisters restaurant, the tej is different story altogether. By...