Month: March 2025

There Are 616 Ethiopian Restaurants in the U.S : A State-by-State Breakdown

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By Addis Insights

Ethiopian cuisine has firmly established its presence in the United States over the past few decades. Known for its flavorful wot (stews) served atop injera – a tangy, spongy flatbread made from the grain teff that doubles as both plate and utensil  – Ethiopian dining offers a unique communal experience.

Diners traditionally share a large platter, tearing off pieces of injera to scoop up bites of richly spiced meats, lentils, and vegetables.

The first Ethiopian restaurant in the U.S. opened in 1966 in Long Beach, California , marking the beginning of Americans’ introduction to this ancient cuisine. Since then, Ethiopian restaurants have spread to numerous cities across the country, becoming beloved establishments in many urban dining scenes.

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Nigerian-American, Bayo Ogunlesi at the heart of the American takeover of the Panama Canal.

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By Ebimo Amungo

It has emerged that Nigerian-American, Bayo Ogunlesi, is at the heart of the takeover of two ports at the Panama Canal from Hong Kong-based Chinese Port operators. During his State of the Union address, President  Donald Trump announced that America was taking control of the Panama Canal. It turns out that American firms Blackrock and  Global Infrastructure Partners as well as Swiss-based Terminal Investment Limited have acquired ports at the Panama Canal for the sum of 22 billion dollars. Global Infrastructure Partners was founded by Nigerian-born Ogunlesi but was recently acquired by Blackrock.

Addressing a special joint session of the two chambers of the US Congress on Tuesday, the US president claimed he is making a successful diplomatic push to reclaim the Panama Canal, which he describes as a vital infrastructure project created by Americans for Americans.

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