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Prof. Sebsibe Demissew Receives Cuatrecasas Medal For Excellence In Tropical Botany

The Linnean Society of London awarded Professor Sebsebe Demissew from Addis Ababa University (AAU, Ethiopia) as one of those honored for recognizing the contributions of amateur naturalists to the wider biological sciences at its annual medal and award winners’deliberation event held in London last week, on the 7th of April 2022. Professor  Sebsebe received the

April 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Shifta….like Bandit?

By Helina Bezabih Yes, Shifta like bandits, misfits – people who don’t do things the way it has always been done, and so they set about making their own way, trendsetters … This is what Shifta Restaurant is all about. It’s a creative space where artists, musicians or anyone just in the mood for some

April 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Why Abiy’s move to deploy the army into Ethiopia’s Amhara region is illegal, ill-conceived, and reckless. 

By- Kassahun Melesse Reports of mass protests and violent clashes between the Ethiopian federal army and local militia have emerged from the Amhara region, the second-largest regional state in the East African country. The widespread opposition was triggered by Prime Minister Abiy’s decision to dissolve the regional force and deploy the federal army to enforce

April 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

International Sanction on Ethiopia is Good for the Poor

Yonas Biru, PhD As someone who has written several articles promoting international sanctions against the Abiy government, I feel obliged to clarify misunderstandings and misconceptions that people have about the topic. Let me start with some disclaimers and background information to give readers context. First, the sanction I am championing does not include humanitarian aid.

April 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Abiy Ahmed’s Vengeful Actions towards Amhara: Biting the Hand that Feeds Him

Henok Abebe–Human Rights Advocate Introduction In his book entitled “War and Conflict in Africa”, Paul Williams points out that African leaders tend to instrumentalize disorder and use violence to assert authority as a survival strategy whenever they feel their legitimacy is challenged. Abiy Ahmed’s leadership in Ethiopia is no different from the well-worn path of

April 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Media Professional Meskerem Abera Accused of Providing Shooting Practice to Informal Organizations in Ethiopia

Meskerem Abera, a media professional in Ethiopia, has been detained by the police on charges of inciting violence and rioting. The police have accused her of giving military training and shooting practice to informal organizations. The federal police brought Meskerem to court, and she was granted 13 days for investigation by the court. The hearing

April 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia: Waging Another Round of War

By- Henok Abebe–Human Rights Activist   Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia waged another round of war against his own people, and this time it is against the Amhara people. As a leader, it is his constitutional responsibility to protect his people from war, conflict, and lawlessness. However, Abiy’s actions suggest that he is not prioritizing

April 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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OUTSTANDING YOUNG HERO IN Addis Ababa RECEIVES AWARD IN MEMORY OF PRINCESS DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES

Young person from Addis Ababa is honoured with The Diana Award for going above and beyond in their daily life to create and sustain positive change. Eden Tadesse, aged 25, from Addis Ababa has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales,

April 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Breaking Barriers: Chapa and Telegram Join Forces to Bring Digital Payments to Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s leading payment provider, Chapa, has announced its partnership with Telegram, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, to enable merchants using Telegram to accept payments from their customers. With over 500 million active users worldwide, Telegram is a trusted platform for communication, and this partnership with Chapa is a significant step towards promoting

April 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Government’s Plan to Reorganize Special Forces Met with Resistance In Amhara Region

On April 6, 2023, the Government Communication Service released a statement regarding the reorganization of regional special forces to improve the training, armament, and living conditions of the country’s army. The government’s objective is to integrate members of the special forces into other security structures such as the state police, federal police, or national defense

April 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight