Culture

A Farewell in Tears: The Impact of Corridor Demolition on Gebi Gebriel Church and Its Community

This past Friday, the historic Gebi Gebriel Church in the heart of Addis Ababa’s Kasanchiz area became the setting for an emotional farewell unlike any it had ever seen. Followers, many of whom had grown up attending the church, gathered for a final service before they would be forced to leave their homes due to

October 14, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Ethiopian Orthodox Church Takes Action Against Apostasy

The General Church Administrative Council of the Diocese of Addis Ababa has taken action against individuals who have committed apostasy against the church. On Monday, January 23, 2023, an emergency meeting was held under the chairmanship of Rev. Belay Mekonen, Deputy Chief of the General Church. During the meeting, the Holy Synod strongly condemned the

January 23, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Barista keeps 100-year promise with Ethiopian emperor

By Kwak Yeon-soo CHUNCHEON, Gangwon Province ― Making a perfect cup of coffee is a delicate affair, from selecting healthy green beans, roasting them and determining the perfect brewing ratio to choosing the ideal serving temperature. Barista Cho Soo-kyung, the second-generation owner of Ethiopia Bet (Ethiopia House) coffeehouse in the Gangwon provincial city of Chuncheon,

January 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Timket Festival in Gondar: Record Flights & 10 Reasons to Attend

Gondar, Ethiopia is a city known for its rich history and cultural significance, and one event that should not be missed is the annual Timket festival. This year, Ethiopia Airlines has broken a record for its domestic flights, with 23 flights being operated in one day alone to take people to Gondar for the celebration.

January 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

We are destroying our historical downtown

Yidnekachew Mekonnen We are destroying our historical downtown. The first ever mixed use multifamily multistory housing built by the Italians is razed. We saw it coming when it is embraced with skyscrappers and the closure of businesses inside. We saw it coming when the fenestration is removed. We may never like the Italian occupation but

July 27, 2022 • By Addis Insight

History

Red Legacy Campaign Takes Over Abiy’s Green Legacy Campaign

Red Legacy Campaign Takes Over Abiy’s Green Legacy Campaign. Amid the rise of the death toll over the killing of ethnic Amhara in the Oromia region last Friday, a social media campaign is calling for an end to a vicious cycle of killings that is wrecking the country over the past four years. Unlike the

June 23, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Why Kenya named a highway interchange after His Majesty Haileselassie

Yonathan Menkir Kassa When I first arrived in Nairobi in 2007, one of the things that impressed me most about Kenya was its great respect for His Majesty the Emperor Haile Selassie. There are only 3 major avenues in the beautiful Nairobi. They are Jomo Kenyatta, Haile Selassie and Moi (their second president). “When Kenyatta

June 15, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

St. Yared’s massive project worth over 3 billion birr has been announced

St. Yared’s massive project worth over 3 billion birr has been announced. St. Yared is known to be the country’s first composer and philosopher. However, this great Ethiopian scholar has no permanent record of his name and contribution. As a result, the Debre Hawi St. Yared Unity Monastery Building Committee, which is recognized by the

June 15, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Genete Mariam: A Case of a Library

30 km northeast of the historic city of Lalibela is a small town known as Genete Mariam. No less historical, it is home to the famous Genete Mariam church, with wall writings indicating that King of Kings (Atse) Yikunnoamlak built it. The historical importance of this is in its potential to yield answers to various

June 12, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

HIH Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Haile Selassie returns from Panama

Neb Demessie Moa Anbessa HIH Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie Haile Selassie, HIH Princess Saba Kebede and advisors to the Crown Council of Ethiopia returned to the United States last week from an official State visit in Panama. HIH Prince Ermias Sahle Selassie and advisors to the Crown Council of Ethiopia attended private meetings and receptions

June 8, 2022 • By Addis Insight