Alliance Ethio-Française

Join us today for the 25th Fête du cinéma d’animation 🎬 In addition to a day filled with animated films, we have a special Halloween face painting activity with makeup artist Ruha, starting at 3:30 PM! Bring your kids, friends, and family for a fun day of animation, creativity, and Halloween fun! 📅 Today, October 30 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa, Piassa

Join us this Saturday for the closing event of I Carry – Je Porte, the art exhibition by Mulu Legesse, curated by Gerd Steffes. As we bring this exhibition to a close, enjoy a poetry performance by Frezer Admasu, followed by a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony. 📅 Saturday, October 31 | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa, Piassa Come celebrate the final day of this memorable exhibition with us!

Coming soon to Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa! Waiting for Life, an art exhibition by Abraham Woldegebreal, curated by Habtamu Gebremeskel. 📅 Opening: November 7 | 6:00 PM 🗓️ Exhibition: November 7–30, 2026 | Mon-Sat | 12:00 PM-6:00 PM 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française, Piassa Join us for the opening!

Here’s the film screening schedule for Fête du Cinéma d’Animation 2026! 🎬 Join us for an evening celebrating the art of animation through a selection of animated short and feature films for both children and adults, including creations by Habesha Creative Lab incubatees. Discover the full program and plan your screenings! 📅 Friday, October 30, 2026 🕓 Starting at 4:00 PM 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa, Piassa

We’re excited to host @_helenawit_ ‘s album release party and concert celebrating her album HELENAWIT! Join us on October 24 for an evening of live music featuring Helen alongside Chert Band, with special performances by @djjazzydave and Gabrielwa. 📅 Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa, Piassa 🎟️ Free entrance

Join us today for a special performance by Gerd Steffes, being poetry to life as part of I Carry – Je Porte, the art exhibition by Mulu Legesse 🕠 5:30 PM We’ll also be livestreaming the performance right here on our Instagram!

Join us today for a poetry reading with Ribka Sissay as part of I Carry – Je Porte, the ongoing art exhibition by Mulu Legesse ✨ Come experience it for yourself at 5:30 PM. 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa, Piassa We’ll also be streaming the performance live on Instagram!

As part of the Fête du Cinéma d’Animation festival, Alliance Éthio-Française of Addis Ababa presents From Page to Picture: A Story to Visuals Workshop, led by Behagerlij Join us for four days of exploring story concepts, writing for animation, and developing visuals that bring stories to life. 📅 October 19–22, 2026 🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa, Piassa Scan the QR code on the poster to register! 🎬 The celebration continues on October 30 with the Fête du Cinéma d’Animation festival at Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa

Join us today for a special dance performance as part of I Carry – Je Porte, the ongoing art exhibition by Mulu Legesse✨ Today’s surprise performance is by Katim disability and awareness support (KADS) ! Come experience it for yourself at 5:30 PM. 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa, Piassa We’ll also be streaming the performance live on Instagram!

📢Call for Consultants | Ethio-French Touch The Embassy of France in Ethiopia and the Alliance Éthio-Française are seeking an independent consultant or evaluation team to conduct the final evaluation of the Ethio-French Touch project. The project supports Ethiopia's creative industries, the renovation of the National Museum of Ethiopia, and international opportunities for Ethiopian artists and cultural professionals. 📅Application deadline: 20 October 2026, 11:30 PM 🔗Interested? Find the Terms of Reference and application details here: https://Inkd.in/eywDBJsS https://et.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/tor-evaluation-fef-icc-ethio-french-touch-program-call-consultants

🌍 Moving Heritages is going national. Alliance Ethio-Francaise of Dire Dawa just introduced Category B — the Ethiopia Prize, open to Gen Z photographers from all of Ethiopia. Two categories. 4 prizes Get a chance to win a total of ETB 350,000 cash prizes. One deadline: October 30, 2026. Your heritage. Your story. Your shot. 📷 🔗 Link for full rules & submission: https://www.alliancediredawa.org/photo-contest-2026 Apply through the link: https://forms.gle/buBzNQcFzsM325Eu5

Call for Applications: Paleoart Workshop in Ethiopia. Applications open October 1–31, 2026. Training dates: December 2–8, 2026. Apply through the QR code or visit the link below: https://framaforms.org/paleoart-in-ethiopia-training-on-scientific-drawing-and-artistic-reconstructions-of-past-organisms

October 2026 (updated) - Monthly program Check out our updated schedule for the upcoming month

This year, 355 candidates took the May and June sessions of the DELF Prim & Junior exam designed for children and teenagers, representing an increase of 32% compared to the previous year (+87 candidates). The DELF (Diplôme d’études en langue française) is an official certification issued by the French Ministry of National Education, which allows learners to attest their level of French according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Valid for life and internationally recognized, it is a real asset for students’ academic and professional careers. The final 2026 session of the DELF Junior will take place on December 5 and 12 at the Alliance Ethio-Francaise of Addis Ababa, the main accredited DELF examination center in Ethiopia.

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I Carry – Je Porte Come and discover the works of the Ethiopian painter Mulu Legesse from 8 October 2026! • Curator: Gerd Steffes 🗓️ 8–31 October 2026, Monday to Saturday (12pm - 6 pm) 📍Alliance Ethio-Francaise in Addis Abeba, Piassa, exhibition gallery Further details to follow !

CINÉMALLIANCE by Nahu This Tuesday, September 22, join us for En Corps (2022), a French film directed by Cédric Klapisch. 📍 Alliance Ethio-Française of Addis Ababa, Piassa 🕕 September 22, 6:00 PM 🎟️ Free entrance

Registration for our Amharic classes has been extended until September 14, 2026. Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to improve your skills, join our Beginner or Intermediate classes starting September 14. 🗓️ 10 weeks | 20 hours 📍 Piassa Branch 📞 +251 911 24 73 54

Wishing you all a Happy Ethiopian New Year! 🌼🇪🇹 May this new year bring joy, peace, prosperity, and new beginnings.

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