Biruktawit Tasew's fingers glide over the strings of the begena, producing a deep, hypnotic sound. Along with six fellow ...

The Somali Regional State, located in the eastern part of Ethiopia, is one of the ... primarily camels, cattle, sheep, and goats, which serve as the main source of livelihood.

Qumbi recalled that in 2002, when a similar drought hit the area, organizations such as the United Nations (UN) and Care Ethiopia provided aid, including dry fodder transported from Sululta town.

But it is experiencing a resurgence among Ethiopia's artistic community ... it has 10 strings —- traditionally made from sheep's intestines -- that symbolise the Ten Commandments.