Africa News

University of Gondar Revokes Dr. Eleni Gabre-Madhin Honorary Doctorate

On July 6, 2013, Dr. Eleni received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Gondar, a first in its 59-year history. The University Senate gladly decided to honor a prominent model of female might, Dr. Eleni Zaude Gabre-Madhin, by awarding her an Honorary Degree of Humane Letters (DHLitt) in appreciation of the socio-economic contributions she

November 30, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Will the efforts made by the Ethiopian government lead to peace or chaos

It has been one week since PM  Abiy Ahmed commander in chief of the armed force went to lead the troops, the decision is not to escalate the conflict but rather a constitutional obligation to preserve and insure state coherence within the country by obliging to what is expected from. 

November 30, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Business

China will open “green lanes” for African agricultural exports to China- Xi Jinping

2021-11-29 23:08 Keynote Speech by H.E. Xi JinpingPresident of the People’s Republic of ChinaAt the Opening Ceremony of the Eighth Ministerial Conference ofThe Forum on China-Africa Cooperation 29 November 2021 Your Excellency President Macky Sall,Distinguished Colleagues,Dear Guests and Friends, It is such a pleasure to attend the opening ceremony of the Eighth Ministerial Conference of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Let me first express sincere appreciation to President

November 29, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Contract between Zambia Airways and Ethiopian Airlines will not be reviewed

The launch of Zambian Airways which is a partnership between the Industrial Development Corporation and Ethiopian Airlines has missed several launch deadlines with the latest being December when it was due to take to the skies. Minister of Transport and Logistics Frank Tayali says the government will not be reviewing the Zambia Airways principal shareholders

November 29, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Israel Allows 3000 Ethiopian Jews to Immigrate

Israel’s government on Sunday approved the immigration of several thousand Jews from Ethiopia, some of whom have waited for decades to join their relatives in Israel. A statement from Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office said the cabinet unanimously agreed to allow 3,000 Ethiopians who have first-degree relatives in Israel to enter the country “immediately”. Some

November 29, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Business

National Bank of Ethiopia Fully Lifts Loan Restrictions

The loan restrictions that were implemented for the last four months have been lifted completely, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) reminded today. The National Bank has ordered banks to provide loan service to all their customers, It is to be recalled that the restriction was imposed to prevent “economic sabotage,” and it was implemented

November 29, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Press Release

Africa CDC Headquarters Construction First Phase completed

The completion of the first phase of the headquarters of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has been marked by a topping out ceremony today in Addis Ababa. H.E. Amira Elfadil Mohamed, Commissioner for Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), and H.E. Ambassador LIU Yuxi, Head of the Mission of the

November 29, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Women

Woizero Abebech Africa’s Most Famous Commander

Throughout the rich history of Ethiopia, the country has been faced with existential crises and wars by foreign invaders. Through strength and determination, Ethiopia repelled every foreign attempt of subjugation against it. These Ethiopian patriots during these wars weren’t just men, but women as well who served in the highest roles in the army. Ethiopian

November 28, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Meskerem Mees wins the Montreux Jazz Talent Award 2021

Beautifully composed tunes, a magnetic presence and a distinct velvet voice: Meskereem Mees was a true revelation, impressing all three juries. The 21-year-old Flemish musician says she is inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone and Courtney Barnett. After releasing a handful of singles including the stunning “Joe”, Meskerem Mees is set to

November 28, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

Sudan Claims Attack By Ethiopian Force Near Border

The Sudanese army has claimed responsibility for a series of deadly attacks by Ethiopian troops near the border. Tensions rose after fighting erupted in Tigray in November 2020 and sent tens of thousands of refugees fleeing into Sudan. The Sudanese army said in a statement yesterday: “Our forces responsible for guarding the harvest in al-Fashaka

November 28, 2021 • By Addis Insight