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Ivory Coast Drum Return Highlights Ethiopia's Unfinished Restitution Battle

France has returned a sacred 'talking drum' to Ivory Coast, marking another milestone in the European restitution movement that has yet to fully address Ethiopia's claims for artifacts looted durin...

Mar 13 · 2 min read

Ivory Coast Drum Return Highlights Ethiopia's Unfinished Restitution Battle

Culture

The Sound of Tomorrow: How Blén Is Weaving Electronic Dreams from Ethiopian Tradition

With 'Tèkètèlègn,' the singer-songwriter joins a growing movement of artists modernizing ancestral sounds for global audiences

Mar 12 · 2 min read

The Sound of Tomorrow: How Blén Is Weaving Electronic Dreams from Ethiopian Tradition

Culture

Ethiopia Launches Campaign for UNESCO Recognition of Its Coffee Ceremony

Ethiopia has launched a campaign to secure UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status for its centuries-old coffee ceremony, framing the push as both an act of cultural preservation and a strategy ...

Mar 12 · 2 min read

Ethiopia Launches Campaign for UNESCO Recognition of Its Coffee Ceremony