Opinion

The Battle for Menelik Square: Ethiopia’s Struggle for Freedom of Assembly

By- Abebe Bekelle The Battle for Menelik Square: Ethiopia’s Struggle for Freedom of Assembly Ethiopia’s Menelik Square has long been a symbol of the country’s history and culture. It is named after Emperor Menelik II, who ruled Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913 and is credited with modernizing the country and repelling Italian invaders. The square

March 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Adwa Victory Day Celebration in Ethiopia: Citizens Banned from Menelik Square – A Violation of Rights and Culture

The celebration of the 127th Adwa Victory Day in Ethiopia took a different turn this year as police and security forces banned people from heading to Menelik Square, the usual venue for the festivities. This move by the authorities has caused frustration and disappointment among the citizens who had gathered from different areas to celebrate

March 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Meet the 11 startups joining BIC Ethiopia Catalyser programme

FUELING ETHIOPIA’S FUTURE Ready for some exciting news from Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial landscape? The country is buzzing with the energy and innovation of its young entrepreneurs, fueling its economy and shaping its future. And GrowthAfrica is proud to be a part of this transformation! As a key player in the BIC ETHIOPIA Incubation, funded by the

March 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

The Mastercard Foundation & Gebeya Inc Commits 48 million USD to equip Ethiopian entrepreneurs

Gebeya Inc., the SaaS-enabled, Pan-African marketplace and the Mastercard Foundation have announced Mesirat, a five-year program that will equip 100 entrepreneurs in Ethiopia with their own multi-sided gig marketplaces. “Mesirat” means “to work” in Amharic.  Powered by a $48 million partnership, the two organizations and several other consortium partners will leverage their combined experience and

March 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

The Life and Legacy of Abune Yohannes: A Father, Teacher, and Servant of the Church

His Holiness Abune Yohannes was born on April 29, 1936, in Tigray, Ethiopia. His father’s name was Alaka, and his mother’s name was Zenebech Wolde Maryam. He began his education by learning from his uncle, Qes Gebre Hayat, and Mar Yam. He then went to a teacher named Geta Tekle Giorgis, who completed reading and

March 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Satire

Lost in Translation: Italian Tourists  Mistake Ethiopian Monarch for Former Italian Ruler

Satirical Lost in Translation: Italian Tourists  Mistake Ethiopian Monarch for Former Italian Ruler In a bizarre turn of events, Italian tourists in Ethiopia have been seen confusing King Menelik II, a former Ethiopian monarch, as their own leader. The confusion appears to have arisen due to the ongoing raid by Ethiopian security forces on cultural

February 28, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines To Resume Flights From Côte d’Ivoire To JFK

Ethiopian Airlines is set to resume flights between New York and Abidjan after nearly three years. Continuing with its impressive international route expansion, Ethiopian Airlines is set to operate yet another route between New York and Côte d’Ivoire starting on May 23. The airline will resume the flight between New York JFK international and Felix Houphouet Boigny International Airport

February 28, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Italian narratives about the Amhara helped lay the seeds of genocide in Ethiopia

Italian narratives about the Amhara helped lay the seeds of genocide in Ethiopia When the Italian Fascists invaded Ethiopia in the 1930s, they attempted to undermine Ethiopian nationhood by portraying Ethiopia as a colonial state. This rhetoric damages Ethiopian unity and has had violent consequences right up to the present day, writes Birhanu Bitew. Ethiopia

February 27, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian adds Xiamen and Shenzhen to its cargo destinations in China

Addis Ababa, 10 February 2023 Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator, has started two weekly freighter flights today connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa. Ethiopian also plans to commence two weekly freighter flights between Shenzhen and Liège as of February 17, 2023. Ethiopian will deploy B777 Freighter on

February 27, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Bole Fana Consumers Public Recreation Center demolished after 50 years in service 

Bole Fana Consumers Public Recreation Center demolished after 50 years in service  Addis Insight confirmed that the Bole Fana Consumers Association, which has been providing services to the community for the past 50 years, has been dissolved. It is not to be forgotten that when the unions were told about the demolition of this public

February 27, 2023 • By Addis Insight