Tag Archives: Gondar

Beta Israel: Snapshots Of The Ethiopian Jewish Community

March 25, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

For South African photojournalist Ilan Ossendryver, photographing the Ethiopian Jewish community, also known as Beta Israel, started out professional but ended up personal. His decades-long body of work is now represented in the exhibit “Beta Israel: Ethiopian Jews and the … read more »

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Best-Selling Travel Writer Patricia Schultz To Host ‘Imperial Ethiopia’ Adventure

February 6, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

The land of Ethiopia, rich in natural, cultural and religious treasures and centered on the crossroads between North Africa, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa is consistently hailed as a must-see destination. Its 2,500 years of documented history (and 1500 … read more »

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Journey Through Northern Ethiopia: Part Two

January 21, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

(Ezega.com) – For most of us, who grow up in urban parts of Ethiopia, we seem to hold contradictory image about ourselves and our nation. On the one hand there is a pride of history, independence and culture. On the … read more »

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Ethiopia: 20 killed, 21 injured to save a burning fuel tanker

January 4, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

DEBRE TABOR, GONDER – At least 20 people were killed and 21 seriously injured when they were trying to put out a fire that had engulfed a fuel tanker near the small town of Kimir Dingai on Wednesday. Fully loaded … read more »

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A Call To Keep The Faith With Ethiopian Olim

October 28, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Rabbi Jerome Epstein After arrival in Israel, Ethiopian Jews are optimistic, but need further help It was still dark and chilly at 5:45 AM in Gondar, Ethiopia when we drove onto the Jewish Agency grounds. We were there to meet … read more »

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Ethiopia: Matter of Urgency In The Lingering Uncertainty

July 26, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

by Solomon Woldeyes To all Ethiopians, living in and outside the country, all opposition leaders, leaders of civic and religious organization: ethiopian flag Once and for all, I appeal to you, to stop your everlasting squabbles amongst one another, and … read more »

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Rebels burned down TPLF businesses in northern Ethiopia

April 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Fighters from the Ethiopian Unity and Freedom Force (EUFF) have burned down 1 hotel and over 20 stores in the northern Ethiopian border town of Metemma last week, according the group’s spokesperson. The report has been independently verified from local … read more »

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