A new book titled 'Sing and Sing On' by Kay Kaufman Shelemay explores the history and experiences of Ethiopian musicians who were forced to migrate during and after the 1974 Ethiopian revolution. The book details the personal, cultural, and economic challenges these musicians faced and their significant role in building Ethiopian American communities. It highlights their ongoing creativity and the dual role they play as guardians and challengers of cultural heritage. The book includes interviews with numerous musicians and features a review by Ethiopian Canadian singer Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye.

In Ethiopia, one in five pregnant women deliberately avoid certain foods due to cultural taboos, leading to malnutrition and potential health risks for both mother and child. A study published in Nature, which reviewed data from 16 separate studies, found that food taboos are still widespread, particularly among women with less education, no antenatal care, and rural residents. Health workers are crucial in addressing these taboos during antenatal care. The study's findings aim to assist policymakers and health service providers in creating interventions to combat malnutrition and promote healthy pregnancies.

In the Afar region of Ethiopia, mobile health teams from Chifra District provide essential immunisation, nutrition, and primary healthcare to nomadic pastoralist communities in remote locations. The teams, which include a nurse, outreach supervisor, nutrition assistant, midwife, and clinical officers, face challenges due to the nomadic lifestyle, harsh weather, and difficult geography. Despite these obstacles, they have successfully increased vaccine coverage and are planning to expand their services. The community, including health workers and pastoralists, appreciates the efforts, which have also been supported by awareness campaigns and health extension workers.

The article discusses the efforts of Ethiopian innovators and entrepreneurs in combating the COVID-19 pandemic through technology and innovation. New Era Research and Development (NERD) is working on developing oxygen ventilators using local materials and open hardware projects, with prototypes already in progress. Moteregnawu, a delivery service, has seen an increase in customers due to the pandemic. Tesfahun Amare from Gofa technical college has created a foot-operated hand wash machine to reduce the spread of the virus. The Ministry of Innovation and Technology has launched a Grand Innovation Competition to encourage local solutions to the pandemic, and the Technology and Innovation Institute is supporting these efforts. The article highlights the importance of technology in managing the crisis and the proactive steps taken by various individuals and organizations in Ethiopia.

The article discusses the escalating ethnic conflict between the Qemant community and Amhara officials in Ethiopia, which has led to violence and claims of ethnic cleansing. The Qemant, seeking self-determination, have faced opposition from Amhara leaders who have denied them administrative control over certain districts. The conflict has resulted in deaths, property destruction, and allegations of targeted violence against the Qemant. The situation is further complicated by the involvement of the Tigrayan People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which Amhara officials accuse of exacerbating the conflict to destabilize the region. The article also touches on the broader political tensions between the Amhara and Tigray regions, historical grievances, and the challenges of Ethiopia's ethnofederal system. Claims of human rights violations are difficult to verify due to limited access and reporting. The article suggests that the conflict reflects deeper issues within Ethiopia's political landscape, including competition for resources, identity politics, and the struggle for regional power.

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Easter market is affected by political unrest and inflation, with high costs for traditional items like cattle. Prices for sheep, goats, butter, eggs, chicken, and edible oil have risen, with supply disruptions and currency devaluation contributing factors. The Addis Abeba Trade Bureau has taken measures to supply food products to consumer associations, and suppliers like Al-sam Group, Alle Bejimela, and Belayneh Kinde Exporters are mentioned. Consumers like Dereje Gutema and Yeshi Kassa express concerns over the increased costs, while traders and retailers in markets such as Qera and Shola face challenges with supply and demand. Economist Atilaw Alemu suggests productivity issues rather than road blockages are to blame for price hikes.

In Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, illegal cash raffles are thriving in marketplaces like Merkato despite strict gambling laws. Individuals like Kedir Nesredin run these raffles without licenses, attracting customers such as Biniyam Amede. The National Lottery Administration (NLA), responsible for regulating gambling activities, has noticed an increase in such illegal activities and is investigating to take legal action. The NLA, which also collects taxes on behalf of the Ethiopian Revenue & Customs Authority, does not plan to issue licenses for private cash raffles. Offenders can face up to five years of imprisonment and fines. The NLA is also working on awareness seminars to discourage participation in illegal lotteries.

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia released nearly $300 million to 1,650 importers in priority sectors amidst a severe forex crisis. This amount is significantly lower than previous allocations and has led to dissatisfaction among importers. The National Bank of Ethiopia has directed the allocation of forex to critical sectors and facilitated specific transactions for companies like Heineken Breweries. The forex crisis has affected the supply of essential goods, including medicine, and experts suggest revising the forex regime to address the trade deficit and market demands.