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Ethiopia: A fox in sheep’s clothing? Teddy Afro frowned up on

January 18, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

By Getahune Bekele, Pretoria- South Africa) The controversial Ethiopian singer-cum-poet Tewodros kasahun aka Teddy Afro (pictured) is in big trouble here in South Africa as raging refugees already boycotted his concert scheduled for Sunday 20 Jan 2012 in Johannesburg after … read more »

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Ethiopians – Ding Dong (Christmas Bell)

December 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Day four of our virtual sleigh ride around the world to discover some of the strangest Christmas songs – and we’re in Jamaica. Jamaicans celebrate a family Christmas, although they take decorations more seriously than most and have been known … read more »

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High Hopes for Ethiopia’s Rising Classical Music Stars

December 25, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

By Borja Santos Porras, RNW Addis Ababa — One evening last month, the sounds of classical Spain could be heard in an unlikely place: the Ethiopian National Theatre in Addis Ababa. Onstage were the talented students of the Yared School, … read more »

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Ethiopia: Condoning Crime Against Women

December 8, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Gender equality is an issue that is afforded a significant amount of attention right now in Ethiopia. Many facets of public policy are designed to ensure the representation and benefit of women. For these reasons and many others, including the … read more »

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