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Abuna Yesehaq: The Abune who baptized Bob Marley

January 20, 2023

AUGUST 3, 2012 79 years ago on this day Hamle 27, 1926E.C (Aug.3, 1933) Laeke Mariam Mandefro who later became Abuna Yesehaq, Archbishop of Western Hemisphere Diocese of Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahdo Church was born. His

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Biography of Haddis Alemayehu

January 19, 2023

October 17, 2008 One of the great Ethiopian authors and statesman of this century, Haddis Alemayehu was born on his day, October 17. If he had been alive, he would have turned 99 today.

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Ethiopia Lost one of Its Leading Artists —May God Bless Ali Birra’s Soul

November 7, 2022

First and foremost, I would like to express my deepest sorrow and extend my heartfelt condolences to Ali Birra`s close family and to the large Ethiopian community who adores the iconic legend.

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Ambassador Imru Zelleke died peacefully on Friday, October 21, 2022 in Virginia

October 23, 2022

By Jeff Pearce Obituary: Imru Zelleke, Survivor and Diplomat Who Saw Ethiopia Rise Ethiopia, you have lost your grandfather, and I need you to know it, and I will mourn with you.