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Mastercard and EthSwitch partner to drive the digital transformation of the payments sector in Ethiopia

APRIL 5, 2023 | ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA Dimitrios Dosis, President for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mastercard and Yilebes Addis, Chief Executive Officer at EthSwitch during the signing ceremony in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 05 April 2023 – EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment switch has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard

April 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Arifpay and EthSwitch integration paves the way for financial inclusion in the country

Arifpay, a leading Payment System Operator (PSO) in Ethiopia, has announced its integration with EthSwitch, the National Payment Switch of Ethiopia, in a move that marks a major milestone in the country’s payment industry. This partnership is set to bring numerous benefits to customers, merchants, and banks, and will drive financial inclusion and optimize payment

April 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Press Release

Who are the cabinet members of Tigray interim administration?

The interim administration of Tigray region led by Mr. Getachew Reda announced the 27-member cabinet today. The new cabinet is made up of TPLF, Tigray forces, intellectuals and Baitona political party. 51 percent of the cabinet is occupied by TPLF. The opposition Baitona Party has won two offices. Members of the Cabinet: ? Lt. Gen.

April 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Human Rights Groups Condemn Second Wave of Ethnic Amhara Abductions Across Ethiopia

On April 4, 2023, Genocide Prevention in Ethiopia (GPE) released a report claiming that a second round of mass abductions of ethnic Amharas in major cities across Ethiopia has taken place. According to the report, the Ethiopian government has initiated a new wave of mass arrests targeting ethnic Amharas, a similar event that took place

April 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Anna Digital Health Solutions Launches Tena City App to Help Manage Diabetes

Anna Digital Health Solutions, a digital health company founded in 2021, has launched a mobile application aimed at helping diabetics in Ethiopia better manage their blood glucose levels. The app, called Tena City, is now available on the Play Store and offers a range of features to help people living with diabetes take control of

April 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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A two-month coma makes an Ethiopian contestant a global reader in Otr Elkalam

Despite the association of the Ethiopian contestant Muhammad Nour Ibrahim with the Holy Qur’an at an early age, it was the influence of his brother, who spent two months in a complete coma, that proved a new motive for his increased attachment to Qur’an. 0 seconds of 0 secondsVolume 0% He needed to read it,

April 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Council approved the appointment of the President of the Federal High Court Lelise Dessalen

The Council approved the appointment of the President of the Federal High Court, Lelise Dessalen Addis Ababa, March 26, 2015 (FBC) The House of People’s Representatives investigated and approved the appointment of the President of the Federal High Court, Mrs. Lelise Desalegn, and the Vice President, Mrs. Zahra Umer Ali. The House of Representatives is

April 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The House of People’s Representatives decided to revoke the immunity of Ato Chala Wata

At its 13th regular meeting, the House of People’s Representatives decided to revoke the immunity of Ato Chala Wata, a former president of Bulle Hora University and member of the Prosperity Party. The Standing Committee on Law and Justice, which was authorized by the House to propose a resolution, presented information gathered from the Federal

April 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Government Abducts Deputy President of Balderas for Genuine Democracy Party, Mr. Amaha Dagnew

The Ethiopian Government has been detaining citizens for the past few days, and the Deputy President of the Balderas for Genuine Democracy party, Mr. Amaha Dagnew, was among those abducted from their homes. The Balderas Party leaders, followers, and supporters have been repeatedly targeted by the government, with a particular focus on preventing the party

April 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The demolition and forced resettlement of houses in Sheger city in Oromia region has exacerbated homelessness.

March 31, 2023Press Release It is necessary to follow the legal process for the action of demolishing illegal construction and considering the social crisis that the action may cause, it is necessary to facilitate alternative solutions. The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission in the Oromia region around Addis Ababa city, in the recently reorganized Sheger city

March 31, 2023 • By Addis Insight