Diaspora

Hannah Giorgis shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize

Today 2022 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing shortlisted 5 writers for its annual award. Among the shortlisted 5 writers Ethiopian dissent Hannah Giorgi’s is also listed. Hannah Giorgis is a staff writer at The Atlantic. The daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, she lives in Brooklyn by way of Southern California. Her criticism and reporting have

June 9, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Professor Mesfin Tsige received $321,000 from NSF

Meet Mesfin Tsige who received $321,000 from the National Science Foundation to advance the fundamental understanding of the solution and interfacial properties of a type of polymer called polycatenanes, opening a door toward using them in molecular-level applications such as sensors, motors, and actuators. Mesfin Tsige is Professor of Polymer Science in the Department of

June 8, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Timnit Geberu among Time 100 most influential person

It takes courage to speak truth to the most powerful technology companies in the world. Timnit Gebru is a truth teller. Gebru was the most senior Black woman to lead a team of AI ethicists at Google, hired to find issues and improve the technology. She was ultimately fired after co-authoring a paper that did just

May 23, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Addis Alemayehou Named in 100 Global Tech’s Changemakers List

 Ethiopia’s serial entrepreneur and investor Addis Alemayehou was recognized in the Rest of World (RoW)’s 100 Global Tech’s Changemakers’ list for his contribution to the tech sector amid challenges. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia May 12, 2022 – Kazana Group chairman, Mr. Addis Alemayehou who has become a household name in Africa’s business and entrepreneurship landscape with Ethiopia as

May 12, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Dr. Rediet Abebe becomes a member of the 2022 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows and receives $200,000

Dr. Rediet Abebe becomes a member of the 2022 class of Andrew Carnegie Fellows and receives $200,000. She is one of the 28 scholars, journalists, and authors selected for the fellowship who received funding to support their work ranging from climate change to political polarization. Dr. Rediet is the first black female Computer Scientist in

May 9, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Dubai Police help Ethiopian traveller deliver baby at airport

The Dubai Police rushed to save an Ethiopian woman who went into labour while transiting through the Dubai International Airport, heading to her home country. Major General Ali Atiq Bin Lahej, Director of the General Department of Airports Security at Dubai Police, said that the Ethiopian woman was returning with three children to their homeland

May 6, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Marcus Samuelsson’s 2022 Met Gala Look

Instagram Is Loving Marcus Samuelsson’s 2022 Met Gala Look Popularly known as the “fashion’s biggest night out”, the Met Gala is one of the biggest event designers and stars host in. For many people, the first Monday in May is simply, well, the first Monday in May. However, in the fashion world, this day is

May 4, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian diasporas replete with industrial investment opportunities

Ethiopia’s economy has been on a continuous and high growth trajectory since the turn of the millennium, registering an average annual growth of over ten pc. It’s about double the average growth rate recorded for sub-Saharan Africa over much the same period. 13 industrial parks in work sectors, including pharmaceutical, agro processing, and textile and

January 17, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Addia Ababa to host an innovative event to connect diaspora and local experts

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 6, 2022 – Addis Ababa is set to host an innovative event on January 12, 2022 at Hilton Addis dedicated to connecting and inspiring diaspora and home based experts from all sectors, stakeholders. Organised by R&D Group, RBD Consultancy and ORTEC Sports along with team and partners, Prosource HR Solutions, CAWEE,

January 7, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Shoe Shiners are banished, making the streets of Addis appealing for diasporas

After the reputable call by PM Abiy to receive 1 million Ethiopian diasporas for homecoming, a significant number of people are in rushing from all parts of the world. Following this initiation, many business and service givers are eager to redeem their business from various setbacks in the market due to the current crises in

January 6, 2022 • By Addis Insight