The African Union Turns 50: Voices From Ethiopia — Past and Present

African Union members are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), founded on May 25, 1963.

PROFILES

  • David Mesfin: A Look at his Role in Hyundai TV Ad w/ Bob Marley’s Song

    David is the Associate Creative Director behind a new Hyundai TV ad featuring Bob Marley’s song “Three Little Birds.”

HISTORY

  • Letter From Harar: Dr. Clyde Kindell’s ‘Fond Memories of Ethiopia’ — Photos

    Dr. Clyde R. Kindell is the last American President of Alemaya College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts in Ethiopia.

INTERVIEWS

  • Women’s Rights Activists Bogaletch Gebre wins King Baudouin Prize

    Ms Bogaletch Gebre was awarded the King Baudouin Prize in Belgium for confronting “culturally entrenched taboo subjects.”

ART

  • Yadesa Bojia Reflects on African Union Flag on 50th Anniversary

    Yadesa Bojia is the designer of the current flag of the African Union that was adopted in 2010.

NEWS

  • Obama at Morehouse: Spotlight on Valedictorian Betsegaw Tadele (Video)

    Betsegaw Tadele, a computer science major, was the valedictorian at Morehouse College commencement on Sunday.

REVIEWS

  • Lily Kassahoun Creates Space to Watch Hockey in Addis

    Lily Kassahoun restaurant in Addis Ababa called Oh Canada has quickly become a space where hockey is front and centre.