r/Ethiopia

I really miss Ethiopia! I grew up in america from when i was 7 years old (now 24), and I got to go back to ethiopia for the first time in 2020 and it was really a nice experience for me. I just feel happier there it’s hard to explain. Maybe it’s because I like being around my family…

But, I do love the comfort and convenience I am afforded living in the US, and I have a stable job here (without a degree) so I’m not yet sure.

When I saw how addis has been rly renovated, it gave me hopes of going again, permanently.

I still have my old ethiopian passport but I read I forfeited my ethiopian citizenship when I became a naturalized american, is that true? Or am I still an ethiopian citizen? (i was born in ethiopia)

I speak amharic pretty well, but I can’t read or write in amharic. I do plan to learn now, but will this be a problem in the meantime?

I obviously need to have money saved for the move, but how much money (in usd) will i need really? I would ideally like to live in addis in a safe area (i’m a woman planning to live alone or with one family member). maybe like a two bedroom situation so I can have my family visit because they live in nazareth/adama.

Would living in nazareth be better in some ways than being in addis? How does adamas city living compare to addis?

Is there air conditioning And heating* in the new build? i don’t think i can survive without consistent ac, electricity, hot/cold water. How often will I be inconvenienced in ways like this truly?

I’m also really scared of driving there I am used to american roads in an especially calm city, is driving more orderly now? And would it be better to import a car or to purchase one there?

and work! should i try to find a work from home job in america that I can do from ethiopia? Is the internet consistent?
Or is there work opportunities there? Maybe i can tutor students?

These are the questions I have, thank you soo much if you can answer even one!!!

Hi everyone,

I recently had an experience that made me curious if this is a common problem in Ethiopia.

I went to my local kebele office to get a marriage certificate. I assumed it would be a simple one-visit process.

But I had to go back multiple times because I didn’t know exactly what documents were required. Each time I went, I was told I was missing something. Eventually, after asking around and figuring everything out, I finally got the service.

What surprised me is that there was no clear place (online or otherwise) that listed all the requirements in one place before going there.

It made me wonder:

Is this a common experience for other government services in Ethiopia?

How many trips did it take you to complete things like ID cards, passports, land documents, etc.?

Where do you usually find the correct requirements (friends, officers, social media, trial and error)?

I’m not trying to build anything yet — I’m just trying to understand how widespread this problem is.

Would really appreciate hearing your experiences.

If so i don’t want people saying “yes” with out any proof or documentation. I want hard evidence so i can show it to my father

I am diaspora born and raised in the states. I’ve done a bit of background research, but would like to see if anyone has any input on my specific questions.

My father was born and raised in the Wollo region in the mountains east of lake Hayk. He was born Muslim, but after his father died, his mother for reasons unknown to me was forced to leave him. He grew up under his grandmother, his dads mom, who was generally very abusive. She had him working in the fields of his own land from a young age. Like literally a 5 year old child working in the fields. His aunt who was Christian took him in and fed him Christian meat (I have heard there’s a difference?). He learned to read the bible and I believe may have begun to convert to Christianity. Later on, he took a job with the government when the derg came into power. He managed to defect after they threatened him and left the country, but has never been a religious man.

I know that orthodox Christianity was introduced to the region thousands of years ago. Does being from a Muslim family in Wollo suggest any likely historical connection to Yemen or Arabia, or is Wollo Islam generally local/indigenous Ethiopian in origin? I did 23andme and am almost entirely Ethiopian but with a small percentage Somali. My dad also said we were Amhara.

Do people generally convert regularly between Christianity and Islam? How much of an impact did the Derg have on religion? He says that when they took over, he dropped any religious beliefs whatsoever and has stayed that way. But many Ethiopians I know today are very religious (my dad seems to be an outlier), and I wonder how that that regime affected people’s right to worship in the area considering it mandated atheism. I don’t mean to stir any discontent or act with ignorance. I am genuinely curious.

Reports and videos circulating from Mekelle, the capital of the Tigray region Ethiopia
appear to show large crowds confronting vehicles and demanding the release of young people amid allegations of forced recruitment.
According to multiple accounts shared online, residents blocked roads, threw stones at buses, and pleaded for the return of their children. Witnesses allege that young people are being taken against their will for military service, prompting emotional protests from families and local communities.
The footage has sparked widespread concern, with many calling for an independent investigation into the allegations and for the protection of civilians, especially minors, in accordance with international human rights and humanitarian law.
the reported forced recruitment of children or unwilling civilians would constitute a serious violation of international law. Human rights organizations and the international community are being urged to closely monitor the situation, establish the facts, and ensure the protection of civilians.

Does anyone have a netela I can buy in UK, England

Found a little Ethiopian restaurant I'd never noticed before and it ruined every other cuisine for me for at least a week.

The tibs were perfect. The injera was sour the way it should be. And the tej? Don't even get me started.

Being habesha and eating Ethiopian food made by someone who grew up with the same recipes as your grandma is a whole different experience.

Any Ethiopian spots you'd fight for?

I'm asking because I was planning to make an app for those who do.

I’m researching the paternal ancestry of Emperor Tekle Giyorgis II (Wagshum Gobeze). Most sources state that, through his father Wagshum Gebre Medhin, he descended from the old Zagwe dynasty and the hereditary rulers of Wag and Lasta, but they don’t provide the complete paternal line.

Does anyone know the direct father-to-son lineage from Emperor Tekle Giyorgis II back to Mara Takla Haymanot (also called Mirara Tekle Haymanot)? Specifically, I’m looking for all the ancestors in between, along with any chronicles, manuscripts, church records, or academic sources that document the genealogy.

I’d especially appreciate citations from Ethiopian chronicles, traditional Wagshum genealogies, or scholarly works rather than unsourced family trees.

Thanks!

Hey guys am i just graduated and am looking for a job. Anyone any suggestions?

Please be the voice of the Ethiopian people.

We, the youth, are unable to live in Tigray. Day by day, TPLF militants are torturing us. Many youths are being rounded up by force. We cannot work, and we cannot study. They have taken hold of every aspect of our lives; we have no freedom. They have prevented us from working to support our parents and brothers. Please help us through prayer and by being our voice. We are heading toward death.

If the situation continues like this, for my part, I am ready to end my life. I cannot pick up a gun to kill my brother; we are a generation born from the same mother. Therefore, rather than killing my brother, I choose to kill myself.

and I am very happy that the youth who have the means are moving to Addis Ababa; may God protect them. But for those of us youth who do not have the means to leave, please pray for us. We want to live; we want to live for our mothers, our fathers, our brothers, and ourselves. If not, I am exhausted; the politics are frustrating me so much. by the way I am 20 years old, but I am done with life. I do not want any more suffering. People ask me why I don’t come to Addis Ababa. I would love to go, but I lack the means. I used everything I had to try and work, but I have failed. It is impossible to work and survive in a land without peace, and now I am left with nothing. Since I cannot save my life, I will take my life from this earth soon. I wish love to all people in the world, and love you all.

​Stop the youth roundups!!

Stop the war in Tigray!!✋

Are there any pre-entrance procedures to go to the park and anything I should know before?

Thanks