Business

Yango Celebrates Its Drivers on Driver Appreciation Day in Ethiopia

A special Iftar program for Muslim drivers Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – March 28, 2024 – Yango, an international tech company, a ride-hailing app in Ethiopia, celebrated dedicated drivers on Driver Appreciation Day, recognizing their vital role in providing safe and convenient transportation across Addis Ababa and Sheger City. Yango, together with its franchise partner G2G

March 29, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Fate of Wolkait, Gondar-Amhara and Ethiopia

By – Girma Berhanu Far-reaching implications of an evolving quagmire Though who first coined the phrase “geography is destiny” is uncertain, the expression nevertheless denotes a valid concept, in that history has repeatedly demonstrated that some geographical regions, irrespective of their size, bear more strategic, economic, and geopolitical significance. Consequently, destiny seems to have condemned

March 21, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Creative DNA: Ethiopia Programme Announces Second Cohort of Early-Stage Fashion Designers

PRESS RELEASE ADDIS ABABA, 18 MARCH 2024  Creative DNA: Ethiopia, an innovative fashion incubation  programme dedicated to nurturing early-stage fashion designers in Ethiopia, is thrilled to announce the launch of its second cohort. Building on the success of its inaugural program, Creative DNA: Ethiopia continues to foster creativity, entrepreneurship, and sustainable growth within the Ethiopian

March 18, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Unveiling the Unspoken: The Untold Story of the Pretoria Peace Deal’s Inevitable Demise

By Sisay Amoraw In the grand theater of Ethiopian politics, there are several moments when the script reads like a comedy of errors rather than a tale of triumph. On November 2, 2022, a “peace deal” was signed between the delusional dictator Abiy Ahmed’s regime and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), a feisty rebel

March 16, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Intense Clashes Erupt in Bahir Dar Amidst Rising Tensions

Residents of Bahir Dar, the capital city of the Amhara region, have reported to the BBC a fierce exchange of fire between government forces and Fano fighters. Four residents, who spoke about the conflict that began at 06:00 AM on Thursday, March, 2024, in three of the city’s districts, reported hearing the sounds of heavy

March 1, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines Stops Using Somalia Airspace After ‘Unsafe’ Incident

Ethiopian Airlines has ceased operations within Somalia’s airspace, a route previously integral to its flights to Asian destinations. The decision, as revealed by CEO Mesfen Tase in an interview with BBC Amharic, stems from the airline’s concerns over the safety of air traffic services provided by Somalia. The shift in operational strategy follows an incident

March 1, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines and Citi Sign a $450 million loan agreement for five new aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest carrier, today announced a landmark $450 million loan agreement that will finance five new Boeing aircraft: three Boeing 737-8 and two Boeing 777F (Cargo). The loan will be secured against the value of the five planes and has been arranged exclusively by Citi’s Corporate Banking and Export Agency and Finance teams.

February 22, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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The Deadly Drone Strike in Amhara Leaves 30+ Victims

Eyewitnesses and local residents informed the BBC that a drone attack targeted an Isuzu truck in the Moja and Kwera districts of the North Showa region in Amhara on Monday, February 19, 2024, resulting in several fatalities. According to four sources from the BBC, the incident occurred as the truck, which had departed from the

February 21, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Can Ethiopia Afford the Power-Hungry Pursuit of Bitcoin Mining?

The Debate on Bitcoin Mining in Developing Countries: A Closer Look at Ethiopia and Power Consumption Concerns In recent years, the global interest in cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, has surged. This digital gold rush has led to a significant increase in Bitcoin mining activities worldwide. Bitcoin mining is the process by which transactions are verified and

February 21, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Farewell to a Giant: Remembering Getachew Kassa, Ethiopia’s Musical Treasure

In a somber announcement, the music world mourns the loss of Getachew Kassa, the iconic Ethiopian singer and percussionist, who passed away on February 21, 2024. Born on September 6, 1944, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Kassa’s journey from a passionate young singer to a national treasure and international music ambassador spanned over six decades, leaving

February 21, 2024 • By Addis Insight