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Chinese Foreign Minister’s Visit to Addis Ababa Reflects Deepening China-Africa Relations

The Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit to Ethiopia is part of this ongoing effort to strengthen relations and cooperation between the two countries. In addition to discussing various issues with high-level Ethiopian government officials and the African Union Commission Chairperson, the Chinese Foreign Minister is also expected to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Africa CDC

January 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Difficulty of Traveling as a Tigrian in Ethiopia

By Mehret Okubay Earlier this morning, I was turned back from Alula Internationa Airport in Mekelle by an Ethiopian Airlines employee that said the government had issued a ban prohibiting ‘young’ people from boarding commercial flights out of Tigray, unless that person carried papers with them that indicated that they were seeking medical treatment in

January 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

From Ethiopia to the US The Inspiring Journey of Fuel Cell Pioneer Sossina Haile

The fuel cell pioneer discusses her childhood in Ethiopia and the US, life as a scientist and being the ‘only one in the room’ Sossina Haile, a materials science and engineering professor at Northwestern University in Illinois, US, developed the first solid acid fuel cells in the 1990s, with record performance for clean and efficient electricity generation. I was

January 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Tirunesh Dibaba The Legendary Runner to Return to the Marathon After Four-Year

Three-time Olympic Champion Tirunesh Dibaba Makes Marathon Return at Houston Marathon” After a four-year absence from the marathon, three-time Olympic and five-time world champion Tirunesh Dibaba will return to the race at the 22nd Houston Marathon on January 15, 2023. Dibaba will face strong competition at the Houston Marathon from American Emily Sisson and Ethiopian

January 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Choke Mountains Ecovillage in Ethiopia Named as a Top Tourism Destination for 2022

 The Choke Mountains Ecovillage in Ethiopia is one of 32 destinations around the world that has been named as a “Best Tourism Village” for 2022 by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).  The award recognizes rural destinations that are embracing tourism as a way to drive development, create new job and income opportunities, and preserve and

January 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Biden Nominates Masinga as Ambassador to Ethiopia: A Look at His Qualification

US President Joe Biden has nominated Irvin Jose Masinga to be the ambassador to Ethiopia. The White House announced the appointment on Tuesday, December 25, along with the nomination of six other diplomats. If approved by the US Senate, Masinga will be responsible for representing the United States in Ethiopia and promoting relations between the

January 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Aster Awoke’s Highly Anticipated 25th Album ‘Soba’ Set to Drop on Ethiopian Streaming App Sewasew

Ethiopian artist Aster Awoke is set to release her 25th album, “Soba,” on the new Ethiopian streaming app Sewasew. This marks the first full-length album from Aster in three years and is expected to showcase the range and depth of her musical talent. “Soba” is a blend of traditional Ethiopian sounds and modern production, and

January 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Kazana Fund launches an Angel Syndicate to invest in African founders

Kazana Fund announces the launch of its Angel Syndicate. This milestone is a major move for Kazana Fund on its mission to democratize access to capital and network for exceptional African founders and accelerate the growth of Africa’s digital economy. “We aim to build wealth through innovation and startups in the continent starting from Ethiopia. We

January 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Tech

Somaliland to receive starlink satellite internet service before South Africa

Somaliland, an unrecognized state in Africa, is set to receive the Starlink satellite broadband service in 2023, according to the service’s official coverage map.  Starlink, provided by SpaceX, is a network of over 3,000 low-Earth orbit satellites that offer high-speed internet access to underserved and remote areas. The service is expected to roll out in

December 31, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Filmmaker Merawi Gerima Joins Production Company Serial Pictures for Commercial and Music Video Representation

Production company Serial Pictures has announced the signing of filmmaker Merawi Gerima for commercial, branded entertainment, and music video representation. Gerima, who was born and raised in Washington, DC, is known for his authentic storytelling and focus on important social issues. His work has been described as visually striking and evocative. Gerima recently released his

December 31, 2022 • By Addis Insight