Business

EthioTelecom Aims to Expand Telebirr Service to 55 Million Subscribers by 2025

EthioTelecom, a cornerstone of Ethiopia’s telecommunications industry for over 130 years, has unveiled ambitious plans for the 2024/25 fiscal year, entering the third year of its LEAD growth strategy. While the company has played a pivotal role in the nation’s socio-economic development, its current focus shifts to accelerating Ethiopia’s digital transformation, with Telebirr mobile money

September 19, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Escape from Persecution: The Harrowing Tale of Ethiopian Journalists Bekalu Alamerew and Belay Manaye

Three months ago, Bekalu Alamerew and Belay Manaye, two journalists previously imprisoned in Ethiopia, were released under dire circumstances. They revealed that they were forced to flee the country due to life-threatening warnings from government security personnel and the ongoing surveillance they faced following their release. Belay and Bekalu undertook a harrowing journey that spanned

September 19, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Ambassador Nebiat Getachew Reappointed as Spokesperson for Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Ambassador Nebiat Getachew Assegid has been reappointed as the Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia. This decision follows the successful completion of his recent diplomatic assignment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Algeria, where he was also accredited to Chad and Niger. Ambassador Nebiat, who previously served as

September 19, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines to Make History with Africa’s First Airbus A350-1000 Arrival in October

Ethiopian Airlines is poised to make history with the delivery of the Airbus A350-1000, scheduled for October. This landmark event will see Ethiopian Airlines become the first African carrier to operate this state-of-the-art aircraft, underscoring its leadership role in the continent’s aviation sector. The Airbus A350-1000 is a cutting-edge addition to the A350 family, designed

September 18, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Drone Strikes in Ethiopia: A BBC Investigation into the Cost of Modern Warfare

The Growing Use of Drone Attacks by the Ethiopian Government in Internal Conflicts Drone technology, which has transformed modern warfare, is now a significant factor in Ethiopia’s internal conflicts. The Ethiopian government’s use of drones has led to numerous civilian casualties and has sparked widespread human rights concerns. This expanded article delves deeper into the

September 18, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Birr Loses Ground: Hits 132 in Black Market After Currency Liberalization

The Ethiopian birr recorded another fall against the U.S. dollar in the black market today, continuing a troubling trend that began last month following the Ethiopian government’s announcement of macroeconomic reforms and the liberalization of the foreign exchange market. The birr has dropped to 132 birr per dollar in the parallel market. The government had

September 18, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Ethiopia’s Amhara Region in Crisis: Unveiling a Year of Human Rights Violations

A recent report by the Amhara Association of America (AAA) provides a detailed account of widespread human rights violations and violence in Ethiopia’s Amhara region and neighboring areas, covering the period between August 2023 and August 2024. The report documents a series of abuses, which have severely impacted civilians, with over 3,200 casualties and significant

September 17, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

From Binance’s Legal Drama to Ethiopia’s Crypto Surge: Exploring Africa’s New Blockchain Hub

By– Edomiya Girmay The rise of Web 3.0 marks a major shift in the digital landscape. Built on the foundation of decentralization, Web 3.0 aims to give users more control over their data by eliminating intermediaries, which is made possible by blockchain technology. Blockchain, created to ensure transparent, secure, and decentralized record-keeping, has been essential

September 17, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Health

Farewell to Professor Beyene Petros: A Leader in Politics, Science, and Peace

Professor Beyene Petros, an influential figure in both Ethiopia’s academic and political spheres, passed away on September 17, 2024, after a period of illness. He was 74 years old. His passing has drawn tributes from various sectors, including Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who described him as “a symbol of peaceful political struggle.” Prime Minister Abiy

September 17, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Discover the Characters Behind ‘Fikir Esk Mekabir’: Meet the Cast and Crew

Fikir Esk Mekabir: The TV Adaptation Making Waves The adaptation of the iconic Ethiopian novel Fikir Eske Mekabir (Love to the Grave) to the television screen has been gaining popularity, receiving widespread positive reviews. This highly anticipated series, produced by Sew Mehon Productions in collaboration with EBC, began airing on September 11, 2024, and has

September 16, 2024 • By Addis Insight