Diaspora

Investment Commissioner Fitsum Arega Appointed as Ethiopian Ambassador to the US

Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewde gave full promotion to 20 ambassadors to be appointed overseas. This is the first time the President appointed new ambassadors since taking office last October. Among the appointees, six were women and includes prominent figures like W/ro Mulu Solomon. Also, Ato Fitsum Arega who was the former chief of staff for

December 24, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Oromia Police Commissionaire Blame and Warn OLF

In a press release given by Oromia Police Commissioner General Alemayehu Ejigu, several citizens were killed and wounded in the western zone in the past few months. According to the police commissioner for the past six months, his office was putting an effort to resolve issues in a peaceful manner. Despite the effort, 29 civilians and

December 24, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

‘COKE STUDIO AFRICA 2019’ RETURNS FOR ANOTHER THRILLING SEASON PEGGED ON “PRIDE” AND “CELEBRATION”

Following a successful launch and the production of the 2019 edition of Coke Studio Africa in Nairobi – Kenya, The Coca-Cola Company unveils over 25 of Africa’s talented artists set to feature on the upcoming new season dubbed ‘Coke Studio Africa 2019’, to air in February 2019.  Coke Studio Africa Project Manager Andrew Endovo Alovi says “We are

December 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund Raises Half a Million Dollar

Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) an initiative which was established nearly six months ago raises half a million dollar in just six weeks campaign. The trust fund was started following PM Abiy challenge call for the diaspora to at least contribute one dollar a day from their daily macchiato expense. According to EDTF “The Fund

December 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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The Shady Hookah Businesses In Addis

  By Eliana There are several Shisha {hookah} beneficiaries in Ethiopia and their demand is catered by several small houses that provide hookah and Khat in various parts of the city. Lounges and bars serving shisha or hookah to their customers are flourishing despite efforts by the government to crack down on such spots. The

December 20, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Lemma Megerssa Honoured Professor Asmerom Legesse

Eritrean Professor Asmerom Legesse and author of the OROMO DEMOCRACY: An Indigenous African Political System, received an honorary degree from Addis Ababa University. The Harvard professor also wrote, Gada: Three Approaches to the Study of African Society. The anthropologist Asmerom is well known for the relentless efforts he has done to introduce Gada system to

December 18, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Losing 800 Million USD/Year Due to GERD Delay

GERD (Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam) to be completed in four years following a statement that comes out In a press conference that was held today about the dam progress. During the briefing session, the water and irrigation minister stated that the construction of the dam started without any adequate preliminary studies. As a result, the

December 14, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Meet 2019 Ethiopian Diaspora Fellowship (EDF) Fellows

Ethiopian Diaspora Fellowship (EDF) is proud to announce our fourth cohort and the class of 2019! Every year we are more and more impressed and proud of the incredible achievements of all the applicants we get to read about during the selection process. Our newest fellows Samrawit, Meki, Edom, Rebekah and Feven have achieved so

December 11, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia,Sudan and Djibouti Leaders Meet In Jimma

Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed welcomed Sudanese President Omar Al-Bashir and Djibouti President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh in Jimma, Ethiopia. The two presidents are expected to attend the inaugural ceremony of Jimma Industrial Park and Jimma University Medical Facility constructed at a cost of 1.2 Billion Birr. The medical facility has 800 beds and is expected

December 8, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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President Sahle-Work Among 100 Forbes Influential Women

Forbes Magazine listed Ethiopia’s President Sahle-Work Zewede among the 100 influential women in the world. President Sahle-Work was selected following her appointment as the first head of state for Ethiopia. Prior to that her immense experience as a seasoned diplomat ranking to several key positions in the US were also contributor factors. The President is

December 6, 2018 • By Addis Insight