Business

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

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23 suspects arrested in Amhara region under emergency declaration

The General Department announced on Friday that 23 suspects have been arrested and are being investigated in accordance with Emergency Proclamation No. 6/2015. The announcement was made by Minister of Government Communication Service Leges Tulu (Dr.) during a statement on the current situation in the Amhara region. Dr. Tulu said that the arrests were made

August 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Parliament to Meet in Emergency Session to Approve Amhara State of Emergency

The Ethiopian Parliament will meet in an emergency session on Monday, August 14, 2023, to approve a state of emergency declared in the Amhara region last week. The state of emergency was declared by the Council of Ministers on August 8, 2023, citing instability and armed violence in the region. The decree was made effective

August 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Domestic Flights to Bahir Dar and Gondar

Ethiopian Airlines announced today that it will resume its temporarily suspended domestic regular flights to Bahir Dar, the capital of Amhara regional state, and to the historic city of Gondar, as of tomorrow, August 10. The airline also said it will resume accommodating customers at its ticket sales offices. The decision to resume flights comes

August 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Battle for Amhara: Fano vs. Abiy Ahmed’s Forces

Tuesday, August 8th, 2023  By- Biniam Ambachew   Medical Student in San Francisco, CA & passionate Amhara Advocate  As of August 4th, 2023, Abiy Ahmed’s cabinet has declared a six months long state of emergency in the Amhara region. Internet and telecommunication services are shut down. In a  matter of days of the state of emergency,

August 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines to Take Delivery of 8 New Aircraft

Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will take delivery of 8 new aircraft in a few months. The aircraft are part of a larger order of 26 new planes that the airline is negotiating to purchase. The CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, Mr. Mesen, said that the airline is also in talks with Boeing and

August 7, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Introducing TECNO’s New CAMON 20:Where Style Meets Innovation

In today’s fast-paced world, staying connected and having a smartphone that not only caters to your technological needs but also complements your personal style has become paramount. Look no further than the stunning TECNO CAMON 20 series – an exceptional blend of cutting-edge technology and fashionable design that has set a new benchmark in the

August 7, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Addis Ababa University Becomes First Autonomous University in Ethiopia

The Council of Ministers has decided to grant Addis Ababa University autonomous status, making it the first university in Ethiopia to have this level of independence. The decision was made in the belief that academic freedom will be better ensured and that the university will be able to carry out teaching and research activities more

August 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Parliamentary Immunity Ignored: House of Representatives Member Christian Tadele Taken by Security Forces

Christian Tadele, a member of the House of Representatives and Chairman of the Standing Committee on Government Expenditure, Management and Control, was taken from his home by security forces on Friday evening, August 3/2023. His family confirmed to the BBC Amharic that several policemen wearing federal police uniforms took him from his home in Addis

August 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Council of Ministers declares state of emergency in Amhara region

The Council of Ministers has declared a state of emergency in the Amhara region, following a request from the regional government. The decision was made after the Council of Ministers reviewed the security situation in the region, which has been deteriorating in recent months. The Council of Ministers said that the “armed illegal activity” that

August 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight