Culture

Ambo University to construct a research center in honor of Laureate Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin

The research center hopes to do research on Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin’s literary works and to inspire the next generation Ethiopian writers. Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin was born in 1936 in Boda, 120km from the capital near Ambo. He attended church school, where he became fascinated with the Ethiopian form of poetry called qene, and then a British school, where he became

February 7, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Hospitality by Feven Abiy

In Georgia, where I grew up, southern hospitality is a way of life. We abide by rules and customs that include being neighborly and welcoming to family, friends, and even strangers. There is definitive qualities Southerners exhibit from politeness to good home cooking that people from all over the United States recognize as distinctly southern.

February 6, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Presidential Hopeful Cory Booker Picked Addisu Demisse as His Campaign Manager

New Jersey Senator and Democrat Presidential Runner Cory Booker announced Ethio-Canadian Addisu Demissie as his campaign manager for his run for the Democratic presidential nomination 2020. Adissu Demissie is the Vice President and Director of Grassroots Advocacy. He graduated from Yale University and Yale Law School, and a member of the State Bar of California.

February 4, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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PM Abiy Ahmed Addresses Parliament

PM Abiy Ahmed gave answers for the questions raised from the parliament. In his yesterday appearance at the House of Representatives Parliament, the PM addressed vital issues ranging from economy to peace and corruption charges. Democracy Government is the leading actor, and it has to be patient and take a broader perspective on matters to

February 2, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

PM Abiy Meets Opposition Leaders

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is holding a discussion with opposition leaders. The discussion is a continuation of his first meeting with opposition leaders in preparation for the upcoming election. During his first meeting with opposition parties, he urged the parties to merge and become a strong competitor. Following his call, lots of parties merged

February 2, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Pizza Hut Empowering Women or Capitalizing On Women Issue

By- Abel Asrat Last week Pizza Hut opened its first women-led franchise in Ethiopia with the aim of empowering women. Despite, Pizza Hut Abiy flavored move to empower women it is worth noting that Ethiopia is not immune to seeing restaurants being run by all women. Women run most of the successful restaurants and coffee

February 1, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Addis Ababa Weekend Event Guide | Feb. 1-3, 2019

Friday, Feb. 1 “Safe Motherhood” Photo Exhibition | 9am-5pmTayitu Hotel Art Gallery St. Paul’s invites you to a free photo exhibition on international Safe Motherhood Month. The photos portray the daily activities of our obstetrician-gynecologists, midwives, nurses and other health professionals in their dedication to improve maternal health and make motherhood a joyous experience for

February 1, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Health

Dr.Senait Fisseha Awarded the Membership of Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

RCOG on its Twitter account announced the Dr. Senait Fisseha membership promotion to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). We are delighted to welcome Professor Senait Fisseha @DrSenait as an Honorary Fellow of the RCOG. Professor Fisseha is a globally-recognised leader in reproductive health & rights and a lifelong gender champion. pic.twitter.com/MPtHwaiuFn — RoyalCollegeObsGyn (@RCObsGyn)

January 31, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

The African Union to Honor Emperor Haile Selassie with a statue

The African Union to honor His Imperial Majesty (HIM) Emperor Haile Selassie with a statue in Addis Ababa. The statue will be unveiled during the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government on the 10th February 2019. The announcement came following the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Kwesi Quartey met with

January 31, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Oromia and Amhara Regional Presidents Visiting The Netherlands

Oromia President Lemma Megeressa along with and Amhara regional state president Degu Andragachew visited the Netherlands with the aim of being familiarized with Dutch companies that are active in Ethiopia. According to the Netherlands comprehensive website since 2004, a lot of Dutch companies started investments and joint ventures in Ethiopia. About 130 companies have created

January 31, 2019 • By Addis Insight