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Iconic Ethiopian Singer Gigi Awarded Honorary Doctorate By Injibara University

July 20, 2023 (FBC) – Injibara University has conferred a honorary doctoral degree on the renowned Ethiopian singer and song writer Ejigayehu Shibabaw, popularly known as Gigi, during its graduation ceremony on Thursday.

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Iconic Ethiopian Singer Gigi Awarded Honorary Doctorate By Injibara University

Addis Ababa, July 20, 2023 (FBC) – Injibara University has conferred a honorary doctoral degree on the renowned Ethiopian singer and song writer Ejigayehu Shibabaw, popularly known as Gigi, during its graduation ceremony on Thursday.

The University attributes the bestowment of the honorary doctorate on the artist to her outstanding contribution in promoting the Ethiopian music and culture of Ethiopians as well as the Awi community where she hails from with exceptional capabilities.

Artist’s mother, Tenagne Seyoum, has received the honorary doctorate from the University on behalf of Gigi who is currently living in the United States of America.

IGAD Launches Djibouti-Addis Ababa Train Mission

Addis Ababa, July 2, 2023 (FBC) – Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) today launched train mission for regional integration from Djibouti City to Addis Ababa.

Conforming to IGAD’s Vision 2050, this project aims to enhance the multifaceted ties between Ethiopia and Djibouti in the areas of migration and mobility, business and investment, tourism, people to people relationships, diaspora engagement, it is indicated.

Present among others at the launching ceremony were Berhanu Tsegaye, Ambassador of Ethiopia to Djibouti, Workneh Gebeyehu, the Executive Secretary of IGAD, and Mr. Sirag Omar Abdulkader, Secretary General at the Ministry of Interior of Djibouti.

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Ethiopia Has Always Been Our Second Home: Kenyan Musicians

Addis Ababa, June 13, 2023 (FBC) – Kenyan legendary “Them Mushroom” band members stated that Ethiopia has always been their second home, according to the Ethiopian Embassy in Nairobi.

Bacha Debele Buta, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia to Kenya, met with Kenyan legendary “Them Mushroom” band members at his residence today.

Ambassador Bacha Debele commented during the discussion about the importance of the music played with Shimelis Ararso (Abu Jambo Ethiopia) in strengthening the cultural bonds between Ethiopia and Kenya.

Axum Tourist Attractions Reopened For Visitors: Head Of Tourism Office

Addis Ababa, June 13, 2023 (FBC) – Axum Town Culture and Tourism Office announced that the Aksum tourist attraction areas have been reopened today for tourists.

According to the Head of the Culture and Tourism Office of Axum Town, Gebremedihn Fitsum Berhan announced that tangible and intangible heritages in Axum town and its suburbia have been reopened to tourists.

He also said that the local community’s concerted efforts were pivotal for the reopening of the tourist attractions to visitors in Axum.

Gebremedihn stated that routine training was delivered to photographers, interpreters, traditional jewelers and sculptors as well as hoteliers to restore the tourism sector and increase the services provided by the local community to tourists.

Addis Ababa Launches Construction Of 17mln Birr Worth Kirkos Park

Addis Ababa, December 22, 2022 (FBC) – The construction of Debub Global Bank-backed Kirkos Park has officially commenced earlier today in Addis Ababa.

The Park is reportedly projected to be built at a cost of 17 million Birr. It is stated that it will be situated on a surface of 3,000 square meters in Kirkos sub-city, woreda 04, near Addis Ababa Abattoirs Enterprise.

The construction was officially launched by the chairperson of the bank’s board, Bikila Hurisa and other officials, Addis Ababa city government communication service indicated.

Upon the completion of Kirkos Park’s construction, apart from its recreational function, it is expected to consist of reading spaces, children’s playgrounds, coffee and fast food services, and public lavatories.

Addis Ababacity has a flourishing cultural life, with regular exhibitions and lectures. There are many opportunities to experience Ethiopian music, song and dance, to visit museums and to see the city sights.

The Horticultural Society and Ethiopian Wildlife and Natural History Society both organize visits to local gardens and trips out into the countryside. And after all that, what better than to sample some of Ethiopia's culinary delights? Injera, a large, soft, pancake-like crepe, forms the basis of most Ethiopian meals, served with a communal tray on which are a tempting array of spicy sauces. Also distinctive is the Ethiopian traditional drink, tej, a honey wine, or mead. Traditional restaurants abound in Addis Ababa, and offer entertainment in the form of the ubiquitous massinko minstrels and traditional dance troupes. There are also many other specialist restaurants in the city, including Chinese, Italian, French, Indian, Armenian, Arabic and Greek.

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