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Tigist Geme

Tigist Geme is a full-time multimedia journalist at Voice of America, where she hosts daily show, produce a weekly youth show Labata and manages the webpage and social media platforms for the Afaan Oromo Service. She reports in three languages: Oromo, Amharic, and English. Her work has previously appeared on VOA News, Al Jazeera America, Star Tribune and OPride.com

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June 24, 2023
Former Refugee Empowers Immigrant Families with 'Flavors from Afar'

In the heart of Los Angeles, Meymuna Hussein-Cattan's restaurant, "Flavors from Afar," serves up more than just mouthwatering dishes. It's a sanctuary where immigrant and refugee families find solace, support and a taste of home. Meymuna shares her captivating journey from her own refugee past to becoming a beacon of hope for those in search of a brighter future. VOA's Tigist Geme has more in this excerpt from their conversation.
December 03, 2022
Climate Change, Encroachment Risk Extinction for Endemic Birds: Expert

In southern Ethiopia’s Borana Zone, some locals believe that when a white-tailed swallow nests near a house, it will bring good fortune to that house’s human occupants.
October 19, 2022
Ethiopia Bussing Nearly One Million Students to Limit Exam Cheating

Ethiopia will transport nearly a million matriculating twelfth graders to universities for college entrance exams in a bid to limit test leaking and cheating. The exam for social science students was completed last week and natural science students began this Tuesday.

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