Entrepreneurship

Fast Track Tech Africa Initiative Launched in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has set on a journey with the ambition to become Africa’s next startup hub. With its strong demographics and fast-growing economy, the country has been restoring its government policies and rallying digital entrepreneurs. However, they are still many challenges preventing the tech sector from contributing to its full potential to growth and development, in

November 4, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Request of FULL STOP

By: Abdiaziz Ali   Somali saying goes  – Dagaal Wiil baa ku Dhinta ee wiil kuma Dhaso! In English – War Does not Give you a Child but only Takes one Away!   The conflict between Afar and Somali regional states is not new to the eyes and ears of everyone who cares and concerns

October 28, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Women

Hawi Belete: a compassionate persona

Hawi Belete, a wonderful mother of two, a humanitarian, but most of all, a compassionate woman who once courageously decided to open her own nursing home. A heroine who has ever since helped, and continues to improve, many unfortunate people with different needs at her center for seniors. Her welcoming smile invited us into her home.

October 24, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

Protest Erupted in Ethiopia After the Government Pulled in Jawar Mohamed’s Security Detail

Protests erupted in some parts of Oromia, following Jawar Mohamed posted a message on social media that his security detail pulled in last night. Jawar Mohammed Oromo Media Network Director-General wrote a statement on social media that his security assigned by the government was ordered to back off in the middle of the night.  

October 23, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Culture

The First Lalibela Arts and Handicraft Festival to be held in Lalibela, Ethiopia

Lalibela, a town hosting the renowned rock-hewn churches, will be hosting the first-ever Art and Handicraft Festival that is aimed at diversifying its tourism offerings. To be held between October 26 and 27, 2019, the Festival will see more than 20 artisans exhibiting diversified portfolios of products ranging from paintings to leather products, and from

October 21, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Al-Shabaab In World Business

By Mohamed Muse Though there seems to be no practical way for Al-Shabaab to have a sustainable economy, they have somehow managed to grow financially overtime.   Al-Shabaab’s major revenue comes mainly from; illegal production and export of charcoal to the Middle East, sugar to Kenya, extortion rackets of local business and residents, hijacking humanitarian

October 11, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The driving Factors Behind violent extremist Acts

By Mohamed Muse In many of the world’s poorest countries like that of Somalia, armed conflicts have destroyed not only infrastructures, but also the hopes and drives of the people living there. This article would like to postulate the driving factors of violent extremism. In Somalia for example, reports indicate that more than 70% of

October 9, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

I AM THE PRODUCT OF MY TEACHERS

By Abdiaziz Ali October 5th was “World Teachers Day”, as assigned by UNESCO to celebrate the vital role teachers play in providing quality education at all levels. This celebration invites children and adults to be part of and contribute to the development of the global and local teaching and learning process. Teachers are the key

October 7, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Changing Climate: an Inevitable Threat to the Pastoral and Agro-pastoral Livelihoods of the Horn of Africa Countries

By : Hussien Mohamed Yusuf The IGAD region is one of the most food-insecure regions in the world. Prolonged and widespread drought is a recurrent feature of the arid and semi-arid lands that is exacerbated by climate change, advancing desertification and ecological degradation. These harsh ecological circumstances contribute to severe hardships among the affected communities,

September 23, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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September 20, 2019 • By Addis Insight