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Amhara Region Appoints Former Military Officer as New Head of Government

The 6th round of the Amhara Regional Council, in its second year of tenure, held its first emergency meeting in Bahir Dar on Friday. The council discussed the current security situation in the region and reached a consensus that a uniform reform was needed. The council accepted the resignation of the former governor of the

August 25, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Making Sense of Ethiopia Admission to ‘BRICS plus’

  By Eyob AsfawOn 24 August 2023, the news of Ethiopia, along with Argentina, Egypt, UAE, KSA and  Iran ,  admitting to  the ‘BRICS plus’ went viral as of 24 August 2023.   To our dismay, the news is overshadowed by the ongoing security crackdown in the Amhara region and politicians from any sides unable

August 25, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Four Killed, 20 Injured in Bomb Attack in Mekelle City

A bomb attack in Mekelle city, Ethiopia, on Friday, August 25, 2023, killed four people and injured 20 others. The attack took place at a nightclub in the city’s Romanat Square area at around 2:00 AM. The Mekelle Police Office has confirmed that the attack was carried out by a former fighter. The suspect has

August 25, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Where Is Christian Tadele? MP Arrested Under Emergency Declaration Not Found in Custody

Two councilors who were arrested under the state of emergency in Ethiopia have not been found in the custody of the Federal Police Commission, where they were detained. Christian Tadele, a member of the House of Representatives and chairman of the Standing Committee on Government Expenditure, Management and Control, and Dr. Kasa Teshager, a member

August 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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City Administration Starts Demolishing Historic Arada Building

The owners of 42 shops in the Piazza Arada building were verbally ordered to vacate their stores on Saturday and Sunday. The order was given by the city administration, but no written notice was provided. The shopkeepers were informed of the order on August 19, 2023, and have been protesting the decision ever since. They

August 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Empowering Employment in Ethiopia: GeezJobs’ Innovative Solutions Take Center Stage

During our visit to GeezJobs’ office, we witnessed firsthand the driving force behind one of Ethiopia’s most remarkable job-matching platforms, geezjobs.com. With a vision to tackle the nation’s employment challenges head-on, GeezJobs has become a beacon of innovation, introducing groundbreaking digital solutions that cater to both job seekers and employers. Through the deployment of pioneering

August 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Gedu Andargachew Calls for Establishment of Temporary Administration in Amhara Region

Former Amhara regional president Gedu Andargachew has called for the establishment of a “temporary administration” that includes “all forces” in the region. He stressed that there should be a political dialogue to “resolve the problem honestly” in the Amhara region. Gedu, who is one of the officials who led the “change” that brought Prime Minister

August 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Amhara People Face Mass Arrests in Addis Ababa, Sheger, Bishoftu, and Wolkite

Identity-based mass arrests have been reported in the cities of Addis Ababa, Sheger, Bishoftu, and Wolkite. On Sunday, August 13, 2023, Addis Maleda received complaints from residents of Addis Ababa about ethnically based mass arrests in Sheger Township, Wolkite, and Bishoftu towns. These towns were recently established around Addis Ababa. Mass arrests were reported in

August 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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More than 30 Civilians Killed in Drone Attack in Finote Selam

A drone attack in Finote Selam, Ethiopia, killed more than 30 civilians on Sunday afternoon. The attack took place around 1:00 pm local time, targeting civilians who were gathered around Damot Hotel at a gas station. DW Amharic spoke to witnesses from the area who said that the drone struck a group of people who

August 13, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Kacha Digital Financial Service S.C Receives Approval from National Bank of Ethiopia to Commence Commercial Operations

Addis Ababa, August 12, 2023Q Kacha Digital Financial Service S.C., the pioneer private payment instrument issuer, proudly announces its official approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) to launch full-scale commercial operations. This historic milestone solidifies Kacha’s position as the first privately licensed payment instrument issuer in the country. Having secured its piloting license

August 12, 2023 • By Addis Insight