Opinion

Abiy Ahmed: a Man of Dual Personalities

By- Birhanu M Lenjiso (PHD) The reformist Ethiopian PrimeMinister, Abiy Ahmed has a strong military and security personality. He joined the army as a teenager in early 1990s, took formal military training in WestWollega and worked mostly in intelligence and communications department of the National Defense Force until 2010. He was deployed as a member of

November 12, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Details Coming Out On METEC Arrests

More details are coming out after the arrest of several officials from METEC and security post. According to various sources the list of detainees could exceed more than 50. So far, we have been able to confirm the arrest of the following officials along with their post. General Tigabu Fetle- Finance Department Manager General Tena

November 11, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

Bahir Dar Medical School Graduates to Volunteer In Eritrea and Somalia

This year Bahir Dar Medical School graduates were lucky to have not only their Prime Minister but also Eritrean and Somalia President attending their graduation ceremony. During his commencement speech for the graduates, Prime Minister Abiy called for the medical students to volunteer in Eritrea and Somali this year. Following PM Abiy call, health minister

November 10, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Women

Three Ways First Lady Zinash Stole The Show

It is quite arare scene to see African leaders traveling with their spouse. Contrary to thistrend First Lady Zinash Tayachew attended the second tripartite summit in her hometown Gonder along with her husband PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed.  The summit wasattended by Eritrean president Isaias Afeworki and Somalia President MohamedAbdullahi Mohamed. Despite being the only first

November 10, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

40 Arrested In a Major Crackdown On METEC and Intelligence Officials

Ethiopia’s government arrested more than 40 senior and junior officials from METEC (Metals and Engineering Corporation) and Intelligence agency. The arrest took place after the officials were invited to attend a meeting on November 09 at the former Imperial Hotel building which is currently owned by METEC and renamed to Amoraw Building. So far there

November 10, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

A Joint Statement from the Leaders of Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea.

The leaders of Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, President Mohammed Abdullahi Mahmud Faramjo and President Isaias Afeworki held a series of consultations in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia on November 9-10,2018. The three sides stressed that this, their second meeting in as many months, highlights the historic transformation towards peace and integration in the

November 10, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Health

Dr. Lia Tadesse Appointed as State Minister

Dr Lia Tadesse has been appointed as state minister of Health for the Federal Republic of Ethiopia. Prior to her appointment Dr. Liya Tadesse has worked at Saint Paul Hospital as Chief Executive Officer. During her tenure Dr. Lia Tadesse was celebrated for her transformational leadership she has shown at Saint Paul. The update of

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Ethiopian, Eritrean and Somali American Among Winners of This Year Midterm Election

Yesterday history was made in the US mid-term election in which the country elected its first Somali-Muslim-American to Congress. Not only that Democrats regain control of the house with over 222 seats which is a great news for immigrants that feel threatened by Trump rhetoric. Just a day before the midterm election we published a

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

WHAT ABIY AHMED MUST DO NEXT

By Kebour Ghenna Fast forward ten years, I hope to tell my granddaughter thatonce upon a time, Ethiopia appeared headed for a bloodbath. Many believed thatethnic extremism would capture the day and that the country was destined forviolent chaos. In the end, Abye Ahmed and Team Lema’s visionary leadershipproved them wrong. Jumping back to 2018,

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to Visit Amhara Region

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki will make his third visit to Ethiopia in less than 6 months since the two countries smoothed their relation. According to Fana BC this time the President will be specifically heading to Amhara region on Friday following the regional government invitation to visit historic towns of Gondar and Bahir Dar.  The

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight