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Abduction, Rape and Low Salary at Hawassa Industrial Park Resulted In Workers Strike

Thousand of workers in Hawassa industrial park stopped their work this morning due to lack of response to their problems low salary, unsafe working environment and being exposed to sexual abuses and abduction. The workers complained that what their wage is far below their expenses. In an interview with VoA, one of the workers said

March 7, 2019 By Addis Insight
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Addis Ababa Administration Handed Over 51,229 Condominium Houses

In an event that was held today at Intercontinental Hotel, the Addis Ababa city administration handed over 51,229 houses through a lottery reward. From the total of 51,229 houses, 32,653 houses were 20/80 saving package while 18,576 houses were 40/60 houses. The 20/80 housing package included 1248 studio houses, 18,823 one bedroom, 7127 two bedroom

March 6, 2019 By Addis Insight
Opinion

Hope, Change, and What Henry David Thoreau Might Have Gotten Wrong

by Becky Tsadik “Things do not change; we change.” —American writer Henry David Thoreau Yes, and: “Nothing changes if nothing changes.” —Courtney C. Stevens, The Lies About Truth Above, this year’s mantra for the Ethiopian Diaspora Fellowship (EDF) comes courtesy of Thoreau, a 19th-century American author, poet, and historian. But maybe Thoreau was wrong. This

March 6, 2019 By Addis Insight
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President Mohammed Abdullahi (Formajo) Arrived In Addis Ababa

Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi (Formajo) just arrived this morning in Addis Ababa for an official visit. The President was received by PM Abiy at Bole International airport. Piror to the Somalia President arrival Prime Minister Abiy was on a tour visiting South Sudan and Eritrea. According to Prime Minister Office of Ethiopia, President Abdullahi will

March 5, 2019 By Addis Insight
Opinion

An Open Letter to Ethiopian Prime Minister, Dr. Abiy Ahmed

By: Abdiaziz Ali Dear Honorable Prime minister, It is well known that there are large IDPs in Oromia and Somali Region. These IDPs are displaced by the conflict erupted along the long borders between Oromia and Somali Regional States which later spread in to the towns and cities of both regions. Mr. PM, it was

February 18, 2019 By Addis Insight
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Home ESAT Home

ESAT journalists have returned to Ethiopia today after 20 years. They have received with a warm welcome from Minister of Culture Hirut Kassahun, their families,  fans, and other government officials. The journalist expressed their happiness for returning home after their long stay in exile and affirming their determination to fulfill their responsibility as a media

February 15, 2019 By Addis Insight
Opinion

Isaias and Abiy: Flashy Smiles or Lasting Peace?

By: Kassim Haji-Hussein Noor Dr. Abiy Ahmed’s bold move to extend an olive branch to Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki has earned him international praise. The rise of Dr. Abiy Ahmed to power and his courage to do the unthinkable — ripping apart a repressive political system, letting political prisoners on death rows free and bringing

February 15, 2019 By Addis Insight
Culture

Addis Ababa Weekend Event Guide | Feb. 15-17, 2019 Friday

Friday, Feb. 15 What is Art? | 2 pm Pushkin Hall (Piassa) What is Art? We will discuss its relationship with philosophy, politics, leadership, business, life and spirituality. Musical expert Sertitse Fresibhat and Philosophy Teacher Yonas Zewude will be the guests on the discussion. All of you are invited to join us! Friday Night at

February 15, 2019 By Addis Insight
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Signed-Deal-Disarmed ONLF

The Somali region has successfully demilitarized 1740 ONLF armed members. The official ceremony for the disarmament of ONLF fighters was attended by the regional president Mustafa Omar and ONLF Chairman of Admiral Mohamed Umer Usman. According to the region statement, the 1740 forces the disarmed forces will be integrated into the regional security force or

February 9, 2019 By Addis Insight
Culture

Addis Ababa Weekend Event Guide | Feb. 8-10, 2019 Friday, Feb. 8

“BOB MARLEY BIRTHDAY BASH 2019” Reggae Night | 9 am Bon Addis Bar and Restaurant (Bole Medhanialem, behind Sheger building) Entrance : Free “Ababa Janhoy Sound System” is hosting a night of reggae vibes in honour of reggae music great legend Bob Marley’s 74th birthday. Special guest appearance by Jah Dan from Cameron and Selecta Sanka

February 8, 2019 By Addis Insight