METEC Surpassed Abiy Ahmed On Google Search Interest From Ethiopia

It has been almost nine months since PM Abiy took power and through all these times the PM was the most, searched Google term in Ethiopia. But for the first time ever the word term METEC surpassed Abiy Ahmed on a google search. The arrest of several ex-METEC officials along with the intelligence sparked more

The Word Coffee Comes From Kaffa

By Selam  Zhou Jie Gano This is one of the first English sentences Kaffa schoolchildren learn. It’s also, pretty obviously, true. It’s the same in almost every language–cafe, 咖啡, coffee, etc. Every Ethiopian knows coffee originated in Kaffa. The problem is, *you* (yes, you) might not. Though you sip $4 cappuccinos, you have probably never

I Cannot Afford Lawyer-Kinfe Dagnew

In less than 24 hours from his arrest Major General Kinfe Dagnew was presented at the 10th Criminal Bench of Lideta Division along with other six defendants including his brother.  While presenting his case to the court Kinfe Dagnaw told the court that his retirement salary is only 4000 Birr and asked the government to assign

Ride to Resume Service

Addis Ababa Deputy City Mayor Takele Uma granted Ride the permission to resume service. Ride which is Ethiopia based tech startup that is mainly similar to Silicon Valley ride-sharing app Uber was suspended from giving service due to a violation of Addis Ababa Road Transport Authority regulations. Contrary to the authority claim Ride counters the claim

Kinfe Dagnew and Tekeleberhan Woldearegay Got Arrested

Several news outlets are confirming the arrest of former METEC CEO Kinfe Dagnew and Tekleberhan Woldearegay (Maj. Gen), former head of the Information Network Security Agency (INSA).  The arrest comes day after the attorney general press briefing and in his statement he has assured there will be more arrest. Both Kinfe Dagnew and Tekleberhan Woldearegay

We, Will, Get You Whatever You Are- Attorney General Berhanu Tsegaye

Ethiopia’s Attorney General Berhanu Tsegaye sends shockwaves to a nation that was eagerly waiting to hear details about the recent arrests of people involved in state-level corruption and human right abuses. The briefing focused on the METEC, Intelligence, and Justice Department. The press briefing was conducted in a room that was fully packed with local and

Athlete Haile Gebreselassie Resigned From Athletics Federation

Athlete Haile Gebreselassie who has been serving as Ethiopia’s Athletic Federation since Nov 2016 resigned from his post today. In his tweet Communication and Sports Consultant Elshadai Negash relates Haile resignation related to athletes protest in Sululta.  

Federal Police Live Briefing On Recent Arrests

The OLF Dilemma

By- Aklilu ( ethioandenet@bell.net)  Ethiopia is at the verge of a huge leap forward and the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF) can play an important role in this transformative process “In 2007 when I met my friend, he had a dream…  He was selling custom made clothing out of his basement. I came straight into his life

Ato Berhanu Wondimagegnehu the Famous Zone9 Prosecutor Got Arrested

Ethiopia government continues its arrest on officials who are believed to be involved in state-level corruption and human right abuses. The latest arrest targeted officials from federal police, intelligence, and federal prosecutor. Ato Yared Zerihun– Prior to his appointment as federal police commissioner Ato Yared Zerihun was serving as deputy director for National Intelligence and