Entertainment & Arts

Teddy Yo Arrested: Ethiopian Rapper Jailed for New Song

Teddy Yo, the Ethiopian rap artist and pioneer of the country’s rap scene, was arrested today after the release of his latest controversial song about Addis Ababa,titled Wonberesh. The song, which has caused outrage among some members of the government officials, addresses issues of corruption and social injustice in the city.  Teddy Yo, whose real

December 30, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

A Step Toward Recovery: Telecom Services Restored in Mekelle

Telecom services in the Tigray region of Ethiopia have been restored following the conflict that took place in the region in 2020 and 2021. 27 cities, including Mekele, have regained access to telecom services, thanks to the repair of 981 km of fiber optic cables by Ethio Telecom. The CEO of Ethio Telecom also reported

December 28, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Safaricom Ethiopia Expands Network Footprint to 21 Cities Across the Country

Safaricom Ethiopia has announced the expansion of its network and services to five new cities in December 2021: Hawassa, Assela, Jigjiga, Sodo, and Dilla. This expansion brings Safaricom Ethiopia’s current network footprint across the country to 21 cities, including Dire Dawa, Harar, Haramaya, Adama, Bahir Dar, Bishoftu, Mojo, Debre Birhan, Awoday, Gondar, Addis Ababa, Sebeta,

December 28, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Government Cracks Down on Illegal Money Laundering Ring: Over $20 Million Illegally Raised

 The Financial Security Service announced that it would ban money laundering of more than $20 million raised illegally.  The Financial Security Service (FS) has noticed that various individuals have been engaged in illegal activities of opening foreign currency accounts and Diaspora accounts in domestic banks.  So far, 85 individuals have been involved in the investigation

December 27, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Discover the Top 10 Countries with the Most Ethiopian Migrants

Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa with a population of over 110 million people. It is the second most populous country in Africa, and its citizens are known for their resilience and hard work. Many Ethiopians migrate to other countries in search of better economic opportunities and a higher standard of

December 27, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flights Between Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the resumption of regular flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle, following the peace agreement between the federal government and the TPLF. Aviation workers have assured the airline that Mekelle Airport is in good condition for flights, and the company will operate a single flight per day in response to customer demand.

December 27, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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The Ethiopian Earthquake: A 5.1 Magnitude Tremor Strikes Ādīgrat

The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) reported a magnitude 5.1 quake in Ethiopia near Ādīgrat, Tigray, only 12 minutes ago. The earthquake hit early afternoon on Monday, December 26th, 2022, at 3:21 pm local time at a shallow depth of 10 km. The exact magnitude, epicenter, and depth of the quake might be revised

December 26, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Ethiopia Habtemariam Steps Down as CEO of Motown Records to Pursue New Endeavors

Ethiopia Habtemariam, the current chairwoman and CEO of Motown Records, announced on Tuesday that she will be stepping down from her position in order to pursue new opportunities. In a joint statement, Habtemariam and the company said, “It has been the greatest honor to work with some of the most incredible artists, songwriters and partners

December 26, 2022 • By Addis Insight

News

Federal Government Delegation Visits Mekelle to Monitor Peace Agreement Implementation

A high-ranking delegation of the federal government of Ethiopia led by Speaker Tagese Tafo headed to the city of Mekele in the Tigray region. The delegation was sent to monitor the implementation process of a peace agreement that had been reached in the region, with the goal of ensuring that the main issues outlined in

December 26, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Tewolde Gebremariam to Play Key Role in Potential Sale of Kenya Airways to Delta Airlines

The Kenyan delegation, led by President William Ruto, recently met with officials from Delta Airlines in Washington to discuss a potential sale of Kenya Airways, the national carrier of Kenya. Tewolde Gebremariam, the former Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, who is now a senior strategy adviser for Delta, was also present at the meeting. Gebremariam

December 26, 2022 • By Addis Insight