The celebration of Fichche-Chambalala, Sidaama nation’s new year in regional capital Hawassa last year (Photo: EBC) By Girum Tesfaye Addis Abeba – Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival—a vibrant tapestry …

The celebration of Fichche-Chambalala, Sidaama nation’s new year in regional capital Hawassa last year (Photo: EBC) By Girum Tesfaye Addis Abeba – Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival—a vibrant tapestry …

A picture taken during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on 18 February, 2025, at Mekelle Stadium (Photo: TPLF /Facebook) By Million Beyene @MillionBeyene Addis Abeba – For decades, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has celebrated February 18 with grand events marking its founding day. However, last month’s 50th anniversary was a …

A picture taken during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on 18 February, 2025, at Mekelle Stadium (Photo: TPLF /Facebook) By Million Beyene @MillionBeyene Addis Abeba – For decades, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) has celebrated February 18 with grand events marking its founding day. However, last month’s 50th anniversary was a …

A picture taken during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on 18 February, 2025, at Mekelle Stadium (Photo: Dimtsi Weyane /Facebook) By Benedict Michael Addis Abeba – The Tigray region is facing one of its most perilous moments since the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, as deep divisions …

A picture taken during the 50th anniversary celebration of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) on 18 February, 2025, at Mekelle Stadium (Photo: Dimtsi Weyane /Facebook) By Benedict Michael Addis Abeba – The Tigray region is facing one of its most perilous moments since the signing of the Pretoria Peace Agreement in November 2022, as deep divisions …

Irreechaa Celebrations (Photo: Soko/Visit Oromia) By Abreham Lefe & Ababiyaa Ahmed Ajmel Addis Abeba – Adam Harun, a veteran Oromo artist, recently found himself at the receiving end of a heated social media campaign, after two video clips of his speeches circulated across different platforms. Some perceived his remarks as disrespectful to Islam, the faith …

Irreechaa Celebrations (Photo: Soko/Visit Oromia) By Abreham Lefe & Ababiyaa Ahmed Ajmel Addis Abeba – Adam Harun, a veteran Oromo artist, recently found himself at the receiving end of a heated social media campaign, after two video clips of his speeches circulated across different platforms. Some perceived his remarks as disrespectful to Islam, the faith …

The African Students Association (ASA) at DePauw hosted its first event of the semester, a vibrant celebration of the Ethiopian New Year, or Enkutatash. The event marked the club’s successful execution of its annual tradition. Nearly 50 students from diverse backgrounds gathered in the Union Building (UB) Ballroom, which was decorated with colorful, African-inspired tablecloths, […]

A picture taken during 2023 Irreecha celebration (Photo: Addis Standard) By Asnake Erko1 , Genet Lemessa2, Hinsene Mekuria3, Tullu Liban4,  Dhiba Guyo5, Kediro Elemo6, Girma Tadesse7, Nega Wedajo8, Mohammed Mane9 , Girma Gutema10 Background As part of our move to honor the great celebrations of this upcoming season of Irreecha in Oromia, Ethiopia, this article …