Business

Congo Set to Overtake Ethiopia as Sub-Saharan Africa’s Fifth-Largest Economy

International Monetary Fund projections point to a symbolic shift in Africa’s economic hierarchy: the Democratic Republic of Congo is poised to surpass Ethiopia in 2026, driven by a powerful convergence of mineral demand, currency strength, and renewed investor confidence. A Narrow Lead, A Structural Shift The IMF estimates Congo’s gross domestic product will reach $123

April 17, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The continued use of sexual violence as a weapon in Ethiopia: Public health and social crisis in the making

By Felagot Taddese Terefe, MD, Assistant Professor of OBGYN Along the heavy cost suffered by the people of Tigray because of the 2020–2022 Tigray war, the continued use of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) in other parts of the country calls for a grave concern. In Amhara , the ongoing suffering of women and girls

April 15, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines Turns to Hotels in $21 Billion Airport-City Bet

Ethiopian Airlines Group is placing hospitality at the center of its next phase of growth, embedding large-scale hotel developments into its planned Bishoftu International Airport as part of a broader $21 billion airport-city strategy. The state-owned carrier, Africa’s largest by revenue and network, is moving beyond its traditional aviation model to capture higher-margin income from

April 15, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

The 33 Million Birr Divorce: Inside the Collapse of the Teddy Afro and Sewasew Deal

The Ethiopian megastar has reportedly repaid his massive advance plus interest to exit a long-standing distribution deal just days before his new album’s release. The most anticipated album cycle in modern Ethiopian history has hit a massive legal roadblock. Tewodros Kassahun, known globally as Teddy Afro, has officially severed ties with the digital streaming giant

April 15, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Business

Digitizing end to end Procurement : Why Top Organizations are Turning to TenderSureTM ETHIOPIA

We’ve all been there, its 45 minutes to the deadline and your reliable printing shop has decided to stage a mechanical protest. As you watch the printer choke on the 100th page, you realize you’re about to reenact an action movie entailing dodging traffic and sprinting through a building, all to drop a human-sized stack

April 8, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Business

GuzoForex Bets on Ethiopia’s Youth With Gamified Trading Platform

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — A new Ethiopia-focused forex education and trading platform, GuzoForex, is positioning itself at the intersection of financial literacy, digital opportunity, and youth ambition—offering a gamified learning experience alongside real-money trading challenges. At a time when Ethiopia’s young population faces limited formal employment opportunities but increasing internet access, GuzoForex is tapping into

April 7, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Konjit Sinegiorgis The “Walking Encyclopedia” of African Diplomacy

In Memoriam: Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis (1940–2026) The “Walking Encyclopedia” of African Diplomacy ADDIS ABABA — Ambassador Konjit Sinegiorgis, the legendary Ethiopian diplomat whose career spanned the birth of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) and the modern evolution of the African Union (AU), passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 86. Her

April 7, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Between Promise and Practice: Why Ethiopian Women Still Struggle to Realize Their Rights

By-Selamawit Tezera Chaka  Ethiopia has taken steps to strengthen its legal commitments to gender equality. From constitutional guarantees to updating gender policy, the framework appears, at least on paper, to support women’s rights. Yet, a closer look at the data reveals a more complex reality: progress in law has not translated into progress in everyday

April 7, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

Bahrain’s iibGroup Gains First Post-Reform Representative Office License in Ethiopia

Bahrain-based iibGroup has secured approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia to establish a representative office in Addis Ababa, becoming the first international financial institution to receive such a license since Ethiopia began liberalizing its financial sector. The move places iibGroup among the earliest foreign entrants positioning themselves in Ethiopia’s newly opening financial landscape. Recent

April 6, 2026 • By Addis Insight

Business

Addis Ababa Unveils Sar Bet Plaza Built by MIDROC on 1.3 Hectares

Addis Ababa City Administration Mayor Adanech Abiebie yesterday evening inaugurated the Sar Bet Plaza, which was beautifully built by MIDROC Investment Group on 1.3 hectares of land, and officially opened it for public use. It has been stated that this new development project demonstrates how the development works being carried out in the city are

April 5, 2026 • By Addis Insight