Diaspora

Meet Melat Kiros: Ethiopian American Trailblazer Running for Congress

A personal story rooted in Denver—and in Ethiopia Melat Kiros immigrated to Denver from Tigray, Ethiopia with her family in 1998. She grew up in Colorado—attending Eaglecrest High School—before earning a dual B.A. in Political Science and Economics from Washington College (2018) and a J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School (2022). She

August 10, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Tech

GeezJobs Scales Up: Ethiopian Job Platform Expands into East Africa with AI-Powered Ambitions

By Addis Insight Tech – Special Report GeezJobs, one of Ethiopia’s fastest-growing job platforms, is preparing to expand its footprint across East Africa. With a track record of serving employers and job seekers within Ethiopia and beyond, the company is now laying the groundwork for physical offices in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. The expansion marks

August 10, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

CBE’s Aborted Logo Overhaul: Branding Missteps, Public Sentiment, and Questions of Governance

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) — the nation’s largest and oldest bank — recently halted a highly publicized and costly rebranding initiative after senior federal government officials criticized the proposed new logo for lacking creativity, Ethiopian identity, and Amharic representation. The cancellation, announced at the eleventh hour, has reignited debates about branding strategy, public

August 10, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Samra’s Son: How a Mother’s Legacy Brewed The Weeknd’s Homage to Ethiopia

Part I: A Ceremony of Connection – The Launch of Samra Origins A Rare Public Appearance When Samra Origins debuted, it wasn’t rolled out like a typical celebrity product—it felt like a cultural moment. Abel Tesfaye, known to the world as The Weeknd, stood alongside the woman who shaped his life: his mother, Samrawit Hailu.

August 9, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian BPO on the Rise: But Can the Internet Keep Pace?

Ethiopia’s business process outsourcing (BPO) sector is expanding rapidly, with market revenue forecast to reach $489.9 million in 2025 and grow at an annual rate of 11.54% to $845.7 million by 2030, according to Statista. The industry now includes about 25 registered firms employing roughly 15,000 workers and generating an estimated $50 million annually—up from

August 9, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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US Unveils $93 Million Emergency Food Assistance for 13 Countries, Including Ethiopia

The United States has announced a $93 million emergency food assistance package aimed at combating acute hunger in 13 countries, including Ethiopia, where millions are facing worsening food insecurity due to a combination of conflict, climate shocks, and economic pressures. Scope and Objectives of the Aid According to the US State Department, the funding will

August 9, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Freezes Bank Accounts of 138 Individuals Over Illegal Forex Activities

Addis Ababa, August 2, 2017 (FMC) – In a significant crackdown on the illegal foreign exchange market, Ethiopia’s Financial Security Service (FSS) has announced the freezing of bank accounts belonging to 138 individuals suspected of operating outside the legal financial system. The suspects are alleged to be central players in the country’s black market foreign

August 8, 2025 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Halts New Crypto Mining Power Deals to Prioritize Domestic Energy Needs

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia has moved to suspend the approval of any new electricity supply agreements for cryptocurrency mining operations, signaling a decisive shift in its energy policy to prioritize domestic consumption over the expansion of power-hungry digital mining. Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) CEO Ashebir Balcha announced the decision this week, stating that the nation’s

August 8, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

AfDB to Lead $7.8 Billion Funding Drive for Africa’s Largest Airport in Bishoftu, Ethiopia

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has been officially tasked with mobilizing the $7.8 billion in financing needed for the construction of the Bishoftu International Airport—a transformative infrastructure project set to redefine Africa’s aviation landscape. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is scheduled to formalize the partnership on Monday in Addis Ababa, signing alongside Akinwumi Adesina, President

August 8, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

The Weeknd and His Mother Bring Ethiopian Coffee Culture to the World

The Weeknd and His Mother Bring Ethiopian Coffee Culture to the World with Nespresso’s Samra Origins Blend In a rare and deeply personal collaboration, global music icon Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, has teamed up with Nespresso to launch a coffee collection that pays tribute to his Ethiopian heritage—and the woman who shaped

August 7, 2025 • By Addis Insight