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Sheraton Addis at 27: A Timeless Ethiopian Luxury Through Harry Jaggard’s Eyes

A Masterpiece of Hospitality: How the Sheraton Addis Remains an Undisputed Classic After 27 Years, Through the Eyes of Explorer Harry Jaggard In the heart of Addis Ababa, a city pulsing with both ancient history and a dynamic future, stands a monument to timeless elegance: the Sheraton Addis. Since its grand opening on February 28,

August 13, 2025 By Addis Insight
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How OKX Earn Lets Your Crypto Work While You Sleep

In a world where your money works 24/7 or sits idle ,which side do you want to be on? Every day, traders hustle to beat the markets. But while some are glued to charts, others are quietly stacking passive income. No noise. No stress. Just smart moves and solid returns. Welcome to the world of

August 13, 2025 By Addis Insight
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How Two Ethiopian YouTubers Are Bringing the World Closer in Local Language

For years, Ethiopian audiences seeking travel stories online often had to rely on English-language content from Western vloggers. Today, that’s changing. A new wave of local-language creators is taking viewers on journeys across the globe — without the cultural translation gap. Leading this movement are Abel Berhanu and Janny, two YouTubers who have turned their

August 12, 2025 By Addis Insight
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Angelina Jolie Visits Ethiopia’s St. Peter’s Hospital to Support TB Fight

L Addis Ababa – Internationally acclaimed actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian Angelina Jolie visited St. Peter’s Specialized Hospital today, focusing her attention on the facility’s efforts to combat multi-drug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). During her visit, Jolie toured the hospital’s TB and MDR-TB treatment wards, laboratories, and patient care units. She engaged with medical staff to better understand

August 11, 2025 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopia’s Investment Holding Secures First Overseas Stake in $3M Akobo Minerals Investment

OSLO / ADDIS ABABA — August 11, 2025 — In a historic move signaling Ethiopia’s growing integration into global capital markets, Ethiopian Investment Holdings (EIH), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, has taken its first-ever equity stake in an international company — investing USD 3 million in Scandinavian-based gold producer Akobo Minerals AB (Euronext and Frankfurt:

August 11, 2025 By Addis Insight
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Addis Ababa to Phase Out Code One Taxis, Push for High-Capacity Buses

Addis Ababa is preparing to phase out its ageing fleet of Code One taxis as part of a sweeping transformation of the city’s public transport system. The move — driven by a new transportation policy prioritising high-capacity buses and metered taxis carrying more than 25 passengers — aims to ease congestion, reduce air pollution, and

August 11, 2025 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopian Airlines Signs AfDB Pact for $10 Billion— CEO’s Absence Raises Succession Questions

Ethiopian Airlines has advanced its ambitious plan to build the $10 billion Abusera International Airport by securing the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) commitment to mobilize the majority of the financing. The mega-hub, to be built near Bishoftu—40 kilometers southeast of Addis Ababa—will be one of the world’s largest airports, with an annual capacity of over

August 11, 2025 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopia to Begin Trading under African Continental Free Trade Area Next Month

Ethiopia will officially start trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in one month, marking a significant step toward greater regional market integration and export diversification. The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration confirmed that the country has completed the core procedural requirements, including the finalization of its tariff schedules. The Council of

August 11, 2025 By Addis Insight
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TilfFotoBetBot: Ethiopia’s Telegram-Powered Generative AI Startup Scaling Creativity

In Ethiopia, where high-speed internet is still a privilege and most smartphone users rely on Telegram rather than app stores, a homegrown AI tool is rewriting the rules of creative technology adoption. Meet TilfFotoBetBot, a multimodal generative AI platform built by Addis Ababa–based Tilf Software PLC. In less than a year, it has gone from

August 11, 2025 By Addis Insight