Culture

Ethiopian ‘false bananas’ could be the new supercrop we’ve waiting for against climate change

Ethiopian ‘false bananas’ could be the new supercrop we’ve waiting for against climate change It’s probably the most important crop you’ve never heard about. byTibi PuiuJanuary 21, 2022 Enset is a very close relative of the banana that’s grown and consumed in some parts of Ethiopia. Outside the Horn of Africa, especially in the West,

January 22, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Health

Jolie-Pitt Foundation Establishes HIV/AIDS Clinic in Ethiopia

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt‘s Jolie-Pitt Foundation has made a $2 million donation to the Global Health Committee to establish a center to aid children affected by tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia. The center will be modeled after the Cambodian Health Committee’s Maddox Chivan Children’s Center in Cambodia, where children receive medical, education and social services. “Our goal is

January 22, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Priorities not Prioritized in the age of Zoom

By- በቀቀኑ ካዓብ Recently the Administration of Addis Ababa announced that it spemt millions in the renovation of the city hall. It is infact a good move that they renovated the Addis Ababa City Hall, commonly called as መዘጋጃ ቤት! I am not against it, a vibrant working environment and a welcoming building for both

January 22, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Twitter bans users who broke the law in connection with the Ethiopian war

Twitter bans users who say they have “broken the law” in connection with the Ethiopian war Twitter says it has blocked certain accounts in connection with the war in northern Ethiopia. Many accounts have been blocked, Twitter confirmed to the BBC English Service this afternoon. The company said hundreds of Tigrayan supporters were among those

January 21, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Emperor Menelik’s sword returned to Ethiopia from the United States

Emperor Menelik’s sword returned to Ethiopia from the United States. The wooden cross that had been looted with the sword at that time was also recovered. In addition, letters, photographs, postcards, and text and photographs sent by Haile Selassie I have been returned to Ethiopia. The Ethiopian National Heritage Board has handed over the relics

January 21, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Clashes erupt amid a celebration at Weybela Maryam church

Clashes erupt in the Kolfe Keranio sub-city, near Burayu weybela Mariam Church. His Holiness Abune Melkizedek, Archbishop of the Diocese of Addis Ababa and Gurage, leads the procession to restore the Archdiocese by calming the situation and comforting the parishioners. Ethiopian Government Communication Service; He said the baptism ceremony was celebrated colorfully and peacefully throughout

January 21, 2022 • By Addis Insight

COVID-19

Chinese government donated 2.2mln of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines to Ethiopia

On Thursday, the Chinese government donated an additional 2.2 million doses of Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines to Ethiopia, giving a boost to the East African nation’s vaccination efforts. The handover ceremony for the latest donated vaccines was visited by Ethiopian government officials and the Chinese diplomatic community members. China has donated around 7 million COVID-19 vaccine

January 21, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

“The conflict must end”- Africa Minister Vicky Ford

Africa Minister Vicky Ford has concluded a visit to Addis Ababa, part of a 3-country trip to the region. The Minister met Prime Minister Abiy, State Minister Redwan and Finance Minister Shide to discuss concerns over the ongoing conflict and pathways to peace, as well as economic development and regional cooperation. The conflict in the

January 21, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

How Ethiopia’s removal from AGOA be a blessing in disguise for the AfCFTA  

By Bekan Bekele The Biden administration’s decision to remove Ethiopia from AGOA under the preconceived notion of the human rights violation that has ensued in and around the northern part of the country has caused waves to Ethiopians living in Ethiopia and around the world. After stating the eligibility requirements, outlined in section 104 of

January 20, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Ethiopia’s war truce: Epiphany celebrated amid the torment

On Tuesday and Wednesday, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church celebrated Epiphany, locally known as Timkat. Crowds gathered in Gondar, a former seat of the royal empire in Ethiopia’s Amhara region. But this year, many were not in a party mood in the conflict-torn area. Thousands made the trip to Gondar, counting to 22 flights recorded in

January 20, 2022 • By Addis Insight