Opinion

Ethiopian Feminism, A Critique

By  Rihana Nesrudin Attempting to provide counter-arguments against any idea of mainstream feminism, let alone an actual critique, quickly gets one labeled as ignorant and intellectually backward. So to avoid such knee-jerk reactions, I’ll start by stating that I strongly believe in the equality of the sexes and in the necessity of providing equal opportunities for

November 22, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Birtukan Mideksa Likely to Become The Next Electoral Board Director

Breaking  Birtukan Mideksa becomes the electoral board chair after the house of people representatives approved her nomination. She was sworn in by the newly elected Supreme Court President Meaza Ashenafi. While introducing his nominee PM Abiy Ahmed was also asked several questions ranging from Birtukan citizenship to her political affiliation. In his response, the Prime

November 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Ermias Amelega Bringing Alibaba to Ethiopia

In an exclusive interview with JTV that was aired for the past three weeks, Ermias gave a deeper insight ranging from his business, lifestyle to the ups and downs of doing business in Ethiopia. Even though most of his conversation with JTV focused on his past Ermias also shared his upcoming projects. Business tycoon Ermias

November 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Lost In Translation

Recently Tigray regional president Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael gave a press briefing focusing on the current corruption crackdown and other related issues in the country. The press conference was given in Tigrinya but it was reported with two versions and ended up confusing the nation. In this article, we will try to give the two sides

November 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Vintage Addis Ababa, The Piggy Bank of The Olden Times

“A good snapshot stops a moment from running away”  -Eudora Welty Time does exist, I believe photography is one form of art which brings back recollections of times we thought we’ve moved past by, basically, a piggy bank of a series of presences. It’s simple, bring out an old album and take a seat by

November 20, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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EAGLE HILLS ABU DHABI EXPANDS TO ETHIOPIA WITH THE LAUNCH OF “LA GARE”

La Gare represents the dynamic downtown of Addis Ababa, boasting one of the largest mixed-use developments in Ethiopia with over 4,000 residences 360,000 sqm masterplan provides a unique lifestyle, hospitality, retail, commercial and leisure offering within a single integrated community in the centre of Addis Ababa Project consolidates Eagle Hills’ mission of developing integrated communities

November 19, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entrepreneurship

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As a media startup in the past few months, we have had several moments to celebrate. Internet cost was lowered, bloggers and journalists were released,and newspapers are mushrooming once again since 2005 election. Despite all these excitements we are facing with new challenges that are enormous and could have severe impact on ordinary civilians. This time

November 19, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Eritrean Father Reunite With Son In Debre Markos After 36 Years

By Gashaye Getahun | AMMA 18 Nov 2018 – (EP) An Eritrean man has spoken of his “utmost happiness” at seeing his son for the first time since their separation more than 36 years ago. Kiflay Tewelde was reunited with his 36-year-old son, Birhanu Kiflay, in an emotional meeting in Debre Markos, Ethiopia today. “I

November 18, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Derartu Tulu to Lead Ethiopia’s Athletics Federation

Athlete Derartu Tulu becomes the first Sub-Saharan African women to lead athletics federation.  Her appointment comes right after Athlete Haile Gebreselassie submitted his resignation this week.  Two times Olympic gold medalist Derartu Tulu has been serving as vice-president for the athletic federation. For the coming two years the athlete will be leading the federation as

November 15, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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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

November 15, 2018 • By Addis Insight