Ethiopian War

Secretary Blinken vows United States support for the mediation efforts of President Kenyatta

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta today to discuss regional security issues of mutual interest, including the situations in Ethiopia and Somalia.  In Ethiopia, they agreed on the urgent need for a cessation of hostilities, unhindered humanitarian access, an end to

December 29, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Police failed to bring Meaza Mohammed to court

Journalist Meaza Mohammed today, December 19, 2014. Her lawyer said the police officer, who was ordered to bring Meaza Mohammed failed to bring her to court. The suspect’s lawyer, Addisu Getaneh, told Deutsche Welle (DW) that the police had arrested journalist Meaza Mohammed and had not taken the suspect to court. He also said that

December 28, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Dr Elias Gebru on IDPs crises: “It was a harsh reality to observe.”

Dr. Elias Gebru is emerging as a key figure among the volunteer doctors who took the initiative to organize the first medical volunteers for IDP centers last month after the liberation of states seized by the TPLF. Since the war began on November 3, 2020, counting up to over 2 million people have been internally

December 28, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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ET Airlines CEO Tewolde working from the US

Recently apeared on various social media pages, accounts and channels that Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde G. Mariam has resigned, applied for asylum abroad and is suspended in Addis Ababa. Concerning the rumors Tewolde stated, “I am undergoing medical treatment in the United States, and I am working in our office there,” His co-worker confirmed this

December 27, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Parliament to approve national dialogue commission launch

On Saturday December 25, 2021, the House of People’s Representative started a public hearing on the overall proclamation and national dialogue to launch the much anticipated all inclusive dialogue. On its second regular meeting held on December 10, the Council of Ministers discussed the draft proclamation establishing the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission and passed a

December 27, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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PM Abiy Expresses Condolences On Passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed today has expressed sadness at the passing of Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. Archbishop Tutu, the last surviving South African laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize, passed away on Sunday in Cape Town at the age of 90. Prime Minister Abiy has extended condolences to the people and government

December 26, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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OLF Shene killed eight civilians, including the family of former Oromia Regional State President Alemayehu Atomsa

According to Zonal administration,three brothers of the former Oromia Regional State Chief Alemayehu Atomsa brutally killed along with eight civilians. The terrorist group carried out the attack in Konchi Kebele, Nono Benja Woreda, Jimma Zone, around 15:30 on December 25, 2021. The members of Alemayehu Atomsa’s family, Adeba Atomsa, Tilinti Atomsa and Msoto Atomsa, were

December 26, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Tesfaye Gebreab, a well-known author and controversial writer passed away

Tesfaye Gebreab, a well-known author and controversial writer in the field of literature in Ethiopia for the past 30 years, passed away. Tesfaye has been receiving medical treatment in Nairobi, Kenya for the past few months and passed away on Friday, December 25, 2021 at the age of 54. Born in Bishoftu to Eritrean parents,

December 25, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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New Chameleon Species Discovered In Bale Mountains, Ethiopia

Researchers Thore Koppetsch, Petr Nečas and Benjamin Wipfler from Germany and the Czech Republic have discovered a new chameleon species of the Trioceros affinis complex in Ethiopia. The reptile, Trioceros wolfgangboehmei sp. nov. was found in the Bale Mountains of Ethiopia. According to the researchers, Trioceros wolfgangboehmei differs from other species in the complex in

December 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Lamrot Kemal sentenced to 3 months in prison

Lamrot Kemal, a convicted felon in the Federal High Court’s Lideta Division II Anti-Terrorism and Constitutional Court, was sentenced to three months in prison in connection with the assassination of vocalist Hundesa. Defendant was acquitted of three counts of aggravated assault with intent to defraud and aggravated assault with intent to defraud. Prosecutors allege that

December 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight