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Records and Revolution: We Went Crate Digging for Rare 'Ethio-jazz' in Addis Ababa
Ethio-jazz blended Ethiopian musical traditions with American jazz and soul, but the military coup in 1974 put an end to the scene, and records from back then are now as rare as they come.
Ethiopians Call for Revenge on the Islamic State at Violent Protest Over Mass Killing Video
A massive, peaceful protest in Addis Ababa over the Islamic State’s murder of more than 20 Ethiopian Christians turned violent as demonstrators called for vengeance.
Ethiopians Are Risking Salmonella to Eat Raw Meat Delicacies
As the wealth of Addis Ababa grows, so too does the appetite for raw meat, especially on Easter Sunday. Many Ethiopians mark the end of the fasting season with kitfo, a dish consisting of raw minced ox meat.
South Sudan's Warring Factions Sign Yet Another Ceasefire in Latest Effort to Stop the Bloodshed
The latest agreement is the conflict's eighth — each of the previous pacts were violated within days or even hours of their signing.
This Giant Basket Pulls Drinking Water Out of Thin Air
After a moving visit to Ethiopia, an Italian architect has come up with a way to pull drinking water out of thin air with WarkaWater—a giant, basket-like tower that collects droplets from condensation. Even though it's undeniably beautiful, will the...
Ceasefire Agreement Offers Tentative Hope in Troubled South Sudan
While Friday’s agreement was short on details, it carries the weight of heightened international pressure.
Photographing the Sweet Crazies of Addis Ababa
Ethiopia's iconic mentally ill have more style than any model on any catwalk.