Culture

Ethiopian Orthodox Church Takes Action Against Apostasy

The General Church Administrative Council of the Diocese of Addis Ababa has taken action against individuals who have committed apostasy against the church. On Monday, January 23, 2023, an emergency meeting was held under the chairmanship of Rev. Belay Mekonen, Deputy Chief of the General Church. During the meeting, the Holy Synod strongly condemned the

January 23, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Ameleset Muche Launches MayaFlicks: A New Era in Streaming

Ethiopian model, actress, environmental activist, and producer Ameleset Muche has launched a new streaming service platform called MayaFlicks. The platform offers unlimited access to a wide variety of movies at an affordable price of 40 birr per day or 15 birr per day. Users can access the platform via the web, Android, and the App

January 23, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Hulu Original: Azie Tesfai’s Vision – The Rise of the Queen of Sheba

The Queen of Sheba, a powerful figure in Ethiopian history, is the focus of a new drama series in development at Hulu’s Onyx Collective. The series is co-created by Chantelle Wells and actress-writer-producer Azie Tesfai, who was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Eritrean immigrants who grew up in Ethiopia. She

January 22, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Unlawful Bishops Appointment Sparks Uproar in Ethiopian Orthodox Church: Patriarchs Call for Emergency Meeting

 His Holiness Abune Matthias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church;  His Eminence Abune Abraham, Archbishop of the Diocese of Bahir Dar, is the head of the General Church.  His Holiness said in a statement that the issue of the illegal “appointment of bishops” was conducted illegally without the recognition of the Holy Synod.  1.

January 22, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Is Mamo Mihretu’s appointment as Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia a risky move?

Mamo Mihretu’s appointment as the Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has raised concerns among experts and economists in the country. Mihretu, a former World Bank staffer and chief trade negotiator for Ethiopia at the World Trade Organization, has been appointed to replace Dr. Yinager Dessie. Despite his achievements in other fields, Mihretu’s

January 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Barista keeps 100-year promise with Ethiopian emperor

By Kwak Yeon-soo CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province ― Making a perfect cup of coffee is a delicate affair, from selecting healthy green beans, roasting them and determining the perfect brewing ratio to choosing the ideal serving temperature. Barista Cho Soo-kyung, the second-generation owner of Ethiopia Bet (Ethiopia House) coffeehouse in the Gangwon provincial city of Chuncheon,

January 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Mamo Mihretu Named Governor of National Bank of Ethiopia as Part of Government Reshuffle

Mamo Mihretu, a former World Bank staffer and chief trade negotiator for Ethiopia at the World Trade Organization, has been appointed as the new Governor of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE). He replaces Dr. Yinager Dessie, who had held the position since June 2018. Mihretu recently served as the Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian

January 20, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Japanese Venture capitalist to boost its investment in Ethiopian startups with a $100 million budget and partnership with Kazana Fund

Japanese Venture capitalist gears up to boost its investment in Ethiopian startups with a $100 million budget and partnership with Kazana Fund January 18, 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Tokyo-based venture capital firm Inclusion Japan (ICJ) in partnership with the early-stage startup investor Kazana Fund, calls on Ethiopian startups with pitch-ready ideas looking to secure significant capital

January 18, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Djibouti to Build Africa’s First Satellite Launch Facility

The partnership between Djibouti and Hong Kong Aerospace Technology is significant as it marks the first time that an African country will have the capability to launch satellites from its own soil. Currently, African countries must rely on other countries to launch their satellites, which can be costly and logistically challenging. The new facility, which

January 18, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Timket Festival in Gondar: Record Flights & 10 Reasons to Attend

Gondar, Ethiopia is a city known for its rich history and cultural significance, and one event that should not be missed is the annual Timket festival. This year, Ethiopia Airlines has broken a record for its domestic flights, with 23 flights being operated in one day alone to take people to Gondar for the celebration.

January 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight