Politics

Orthodox Church in Shashemene Besieged: Community Rallies in Face of Tragedy

Shashemene, Ethiopia – Breaking News: Tensions are rising in several parts of Ethiopia as similar confrontations between religious groups and authorities have been reported from Aseb Teferi and Arsi Negele, in addition to the tragic incident in Shashemene. In Shashemene, one Orthodox Christian was killed when the local church rang its bells to alert its

February 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church Takes Legal Action Against Alleged Abusers

The Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church has taken a significant step in protecting its rights and ensuring justice for its members. In a statement released today, the church confirmed its intention to file a lawsuit in the Federal Supreme Court, charging 25 individuals who are accused of violating its legal rights and committing abuses against its

February 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Holds Groundbreaking Face-to-Face Meeting with TPLF

Breaking News: Federal Government & TPLF Peace Agreement Committee Meet for Initial Consultation After Tigray War The Federal Government and TPLF Peace Agreement Committee held their first meeting at the Halala checkpoint, following Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s appointment. This was the first time Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held a face-to-face discussion with members of the

February 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Visible gold struck in the first hole drilled at Segele

Ethiopia-focused gold exploration and mining company Akobo Minerals has hit visible gold in its first drill hole at the third mineralization style, 140 m from the main Segele area in Ethiopia. Akobo said in a statement on February 3 that, following the recent announcement of the discovery of the third mineralization style, the exploration team

February 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Poor examination performance: Causes, Consequences and Possible solutions

Poor examination performance: Causes, Consequences and Possible solutions It was shocking news that only 3.3 % of the students that sat for the Ethiopian secondary school leaving examination scored a result above 50%. This news has become viral news that Ethiopians in every corner of the country were discussing this week. It is a great

February 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Orthodox Church Calls for Global Solidarity: Wear Black and Fast in Response to Illegal Takeover

Breaking News: Ethiopian Orthodox Church Faces Illegal Takeover, Calls for Global Solidarity The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has issued a statement claiming that its religious, canonical, and administrative structures have been taken over in a coup d’etat by those who were illegally appointed as bishops. The Church alleges that these groups are causing significant harm, with

February 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians Call for PM Abiy Ahmed’s Block on Social Media

A social media campaign is currently taking place among Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, calling for a block on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on various social media platforms. The campaign, using the hashtag #ChallengeAccepted, is a response to the Prime Minister’s recent remarks about the Orthodox Church, which have sparked anger and frustration among its followers. The

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

OLF Terrorists Double as Financial Institutions, Offering ‘Pay Later’ Options for Hostage

On January 26th, 20 workers were taken hostage while on duty at a water pump station located 25 km away from the Dangote cement factory in Muger town. The kidnappers, believed to be associated with the OLF Shene group, designated as a terrorist group by the Ethiopian government, have been operating in the western Oromia

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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No Room for Dissent: How State Media Ignored the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Statement

Old Habits Doesn’t Die Hard: The Lack of State Media Neutrality and Control Under the Government The state of media freedom in Ethiopia has been a contentious issue for many years. Despite the hope that many people had in the recent reforms, it seems that old habits die hard. The recent case of the Ethiopian

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Holy Synod Demands Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Respect Church Autonomy

The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church released a statement on January 18, 2015, regarding a recent violation of religion, canon, and governance that took place in the Haro Bealewold Church. The Synod condemned the actions of those who claimed to have been appointed as bishops outside of the church’s religious laws and

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight