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Boston Day Spa: Where Ethiopian Art, Wellness, and Community Meet
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (944+ words) Long before the Kuriftu Resorts brand became one of Ethiopia's most recognized hospitality names, its story began in Addis Ababa with a single project focused on empowerment, craftsmanship, and community. Boston Day Spa, located in the heart of the capital's…...
Why Kuriftu Entoto Adventure Park Is One of Ethiopia’s Most Exciting Destinations
4+ day, 6+ hour ago (914+ words) High in the historic Entoto Mountains, just minutes from the center of Addis Ababa, Kuriftu Entoto Adventure Park offers a rare combination of nature, adventure, and wellness within one of Ethiopia's most significant landscapes. Located inside the eucalyptus forests of…...
Kuriftu Resort & Spa Awash Falls: Ethiopia’s Cliffside Retreat Above the Waterfall
1+ week, 6+ day ago (984+ words) Located on the southern edge of Awash National Park, Kuriftu Resort & Spa Awash Falls offers one of the most dramatic resort settings in Ethiopia. Built along a cliff overlooking the Awash River and its cascading waterfall, the property provides guests…...
Kuriftu African Village: The Pan-African Luxury Destination Redefining Hospitality in Addis Ababa
2+ week, 10+ hour ago (861+ words) High above Ethiopia's capital, Kuriftu African Village offers one of the most distinctive hospitality concepts in Africa. Overlooking Addis Ababa's skyline, the resort was designed as a celebration of the continent itself'bringing together culture, architecture, and experiences from across all…...
Hospitality Hackathon 2026 to Build Africa’s Next Generation of AI-Powered Tourism Solutions
2+ week, 1+ day ago (776+ words) Addis Ababa " Ethiopia's technology and hospitality sectors are set to converge in one of the region's most ambitious innovation initiatives with the launch of Hospitality Hackathon 2026, a national program designed to develop artificial intelligence solutions for the tourism and hospitality…...
Uduimoh Umolu and Jon Basil: A New Model for African-Owned Global Brands
2+ week, 4+ day ago (618+ words) Jon Basil Tequila is not simply a spirits brand. It is a cultural platform in the making. Founded in Chicago by Uduimoh Umolu, a Nigerian and Ghanaian-descended entrepreneur, Jon Basil represents a new class of African-diaspora founders who are not…...
Fotyen Tesfay Runs Historic 2:10:51 to Win Barcelona Marathon on Debut
2+ week, 4+ day ago (471+ words) The 28yearold distance runner dominated the race from early on, finishing nearly'eight minutes ahead'of her closest challenger and setting the'fastest women's marathon debut ever recorded. Tesfay entered the race already known as the'thirdfastest women's half marathon runner in history, but her…...
Eritrean Cartoonist Biniam Solomon Freed After 15 Years in Prison Without Trial
2+ week, 4+ day ago (593+ words) A well'known Eritrean satirical cartoonist has been released after spending15 years in detention without trial, according to family members and sources familiar with the case. Biniam Solomon, widely known by his pen name'Cobra,was arrested inAsmara in 2011and held in detention without…...
Isaline: How a Martinique Born Creator Became One of Benin’s Most Powerful Cultural Storytellers
3+ week, 1+ day ago (743+ words) When Isaline first arrived in Benin in 2022, she did not expect her life to change. What began as a visit quickly turned into a sense of belonging that felt deeper than tourism, deeper than curiosity, and deeper than nostalgia. "I…...
Omar Kojo Thielemans: Senegal, Basketball, and the Making of a Global Competitor
3+ week, 1+ day ago (554+ words) Omar Thielemans is not your everyday professional athlete. The 6foot8 small forward has steadily built a reputation as a versatile, teamfirst competitor whose journey across continents " from West Africa to Europe and across Africa's top basketball competitions " reflects both his personal…...