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Doqa: A Must-See Film Exploring the Impact of Ethnic Conflict
Entertainment & Arts

Doqa: A Must-See Film Exploring the Impact of Ethnic Conflict

“Doqa” is a powerful new film that was recently released, produced by actress Mahider Assefa and directed by Kidist Yilma. Mahider Assefa is a well-known actress and public figure in Ethiopia, with over a decade of experience performing in feature films and TV series. The movie portrays the destruction caused by ethnic tension and has

July 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight
The Reincarnation of Bagdad Ali in Ethiopia as a Prosperity Gospel Preacher
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The Reincarnation of Bagdad Ali in Ethiopia as a Prosperity Gospel Preacher

By Yonas Biru Bagdad Ali was the Iraqi Minister of Information under President Saddam Hussein, during the US invasion of Iraq. He got the nickname Bagdad Ali in the US, Comical Ali in the UK, Ali il Comico in Italy, and አሊ ቀውሷ in Ethiopia because he was making laughable media briefings about the war that was wildly

July 7, 2023 • By Addis Insight
Ethiopian Parliament Member Demand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Resignation
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Ethiopian Parliament Member Demand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Resignation

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was asked to resign during the 28th regular session of the 2nd year of the 6th House of People’s Representatives. In his speech, Dessalen Chane (Dr.), a council member on behalf of Abiy, asked Abiy Ahmed to resign and hand over his power to a civilian administration and dissolve the parliament.

July 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight
Foreign Companies to Receive Foreign Currency Guarantees for Key Projects in Ethiopia
Business

Foreign Companies to Receive Foreign Currency Guarantees for Key Projects in Ethiopia

The National Bank of Ethiopia has made a decision to allow foreign currency guarantees for foreign companies engaged in joint ventures with government or private companies on key or strategic projects. This will enable these companies to repatriate their profits in foreign currency and easily pay off loans taken from foreign financial institutions for their

July 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight
Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Celebrates the Arrival of its Largest Vessel, MV Abbay II
Business

Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Celebrates the Arrival of its Largest Vessel, MV Abbay II

Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics (ESL) welcomed its newest and largest vessel, MV Abbay II, to its home port at Djibouti port. The Ultramax bulk carrier has a capacity of nearly 64,000 DWT and was commemorated in a ceremony attended by senior government, port, and logistics officials from Djibouti and Ethiopia. Wondwossen Kassa (Cap), Deputy CEO

July 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight
Mobile money could add $5.3 billion to Ethiopia’s GDP
Business

Mobile money could add $5.3 billion to Ethiopia’s GDP

Monday 3 July, 2023 | Central Insights | Mobile for Development Today GSMA launched its new report Mobile Money in Ethiopia: Advancing financial inclusion and driving growth. The much-anticipated liberalization of the telecoms market is presenting an opportunity to advance economic development in the country, including the financial inclusion of underserved populations via mobile money.   In this study, we

July 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight
Ethiopia’s Request to Join BRICS is a Sign of Desperation, Not of Strategy
Business

Ethiopia’s Request to Join BRICS is a Sign of Desperation, Not of Strategy

Yonas Biru, PhD Ethiopian intellectuals are half tribalized and half hermitized. They are driven by the emotional diktats of centuries past and Gadda this, Axum that, and Lalibela ኡኡ cacophony. They are, therefore, unfit to comprehend the nation’s geo-political challenges and opportunities. Ethiopia’s application to join BRICS is partially attributable to this phenomenon. Let me

July 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight
The New Frontier of Antisemitism: Racial Discourse and Oromo Extremism In Ethiopia
Opinion

The New Frontier of Antisemitism: Racial Discourse and Oromo Extremism In Ethiopia

Author Contact Information:Girma Berhanu (Professor)Department of Education and Special EducationUniversity of Gothenburg, SwedenE-mail: Girma.Berhanu@ped.gu.se Introduction Ethiopia is in dire straits due to a peculiarly malignant state system called Ethnic Federalism. In existence since the early 1990s, it has been sold as a brave attempt at empowering subjugated nationalities and, to borrow the Marxist parlance of the

June 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight
Biden Administration Lifts Human Rights Violations Designation for Ethiopia: Unblocking Major IMF Program
Business

Biden Administration Lifts Human Rights Violations Designation for Ethiopia: Unblocking Major IMF Program

According to an internal U.S. Treasury Department notification, the Biden administration has informed Congress that Ethiopia is no longer engaging in a “pattern of gross violations of human rights.” This decision will allow the U.S. and international economic aid to resume being sent to Ethiopia. The move comes as Washington seeks to improve its relationship

June 29, 2023 • By Addis Insight