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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

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Professor Mitiku Haile awarded Laureates of the 2021 World Agriculture Prize

GCHERA (Global Confederation of Higher Education Associations for Agricultural and Life Sciences) is pleased  to Announce the Laureates of the 2021 World Agriculture Prize, Emeritus Professor Marc Van Montagu of Ghent University and Professor Mitiku Haile of Makelle University in recognition of their outstanding achievements in agriculture and life science education and scientific research. The award ceremony will take place on 21 June 2022 and will be transmitted virtually from Nanjing

June 15, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

TPLF expressed readiness to negotiate without preconditions

Tigrayan forces are ready to take part in the Kenyan government’s mediation talks to end their 18-month war with the Ethiopian government. The letter, signed by TPLF chairman and regional president Debre Zion Gebre-Michael, came after Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appeared in the House of Representatives to express his government’s desire to end the

June 15, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stressed the need to balance five issues in Ethiopia

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stressed the need to balance five issues in Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the 13th regular session of the House of Peoples’ Representatives and responded to questions from members of the House. In the discussion, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of balancing five issues. He said democracy and peace,

June 14, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Excerpt from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Speech at the 13th Ordinary Session

Excerpt from Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Speech at the 13th Ordinary Session of the 6th House of Peoples’ Representative It is important to weigh the developments taking into account the challenges of the past 4 years; Despite the challenges of drought, war, locusts and drought over the years, much development has been done; About 4,700

June 14, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Dutch court upholds life imprisonment for Ethiopian officials convicted of war crimes

The Hague’s Court of Appeal Wednesday upheld the conviction and life sentence of a former Ethiopian official who was convicted of 75 extrajudicial executions committed under Ethiopia’s Derg regime. The Court of Appeal’s specialized international section convicted Eshetu Alemu for his participation in the regime of former dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam and for taking part in a campaign

June 10, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian government and TPLF could start talks in Arusha, Tanzania

  After the truce, peace? As humanitarian aid trucks have been pouring into Ethiopia ‘s rebel northern province since March , Abiy Ahmed’s government and Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) insurgents are now reportedly considering negotiations. According to several African and Western diplomats, discussions could begin as early as the end of June in Tanzania, probably in the city

June 10, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Court granted 30,000 birr baill to Birgadier General Tefera Mamo

The Amhara Regional State Supreme Court has ordered the release of former commander of the state’s special forces, Gen. Tefera Mamo, on bail of 30,000 birr. The court ruled that the county police did not provide credible information that makes the suspect risky if granted a bail.The court was scheduled to rule on the case

June 10, 2022 • By Addis Insight

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Prime Minister Abiy  arrives in Djibouti for official visit

Prime Minister Abiy  arrives in Djibouti for official visit Addis Ababa: June 10, 2014 (FBC) Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Djibouti on an official visit. On his arrival in Djibouti, the Prime Minister was received by President Ismail Omar Guelleh. During their stay, they are expected to discuss bilateral and regional issues in

June 10, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Tigray gets electricity service today

Tigray gets electricity service today at 10:00 am o’clock. This is great news for a region that has been without network and electricity for months. Although neither the government nor the regional government has commented, most social media users have described the news as a first step towards peace. In related news, the United States

June 9, 2022 • By Addis Insight