Health

Ethiopian Airlines received pharma certification

Ethiopian Airlines has received IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators in Pharmaceutical Logistics (CEIV Pharma) certification as an airline and for ground handling. The airline said it is the first airline in Africa to receive the CEIV pharma certification. The milestone is anticipated to aid it in providing efficient & effective transportation of pharmaceuticals

December 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight

COVID-19

UAE bans travelers from Ethiopia, Kenya, others over the spread of the Omicron COVID-19 variant

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Emergency Management Authority (NCEMA) and the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced the suspension of all inbound flights for national and international carriers and transit passengers from the four countries from Saturday, December 25, effective 7.30 am, This includes suspending the entry of travellers who were in the four

December 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Business

The Biden administration signed for the official termination of Ethiopia, Mali, and Guinea from AGOA

U.S. President Joe Biden announced on November 2021 the decision to terminate Ethiopia’s designation as a beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) at the end of this year. Despite many efforts made by international and local parties, the Biden administration decided to go through its decision.  The sanction of the AGOA

December 24, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Van Hollen, Bass Urge Biden Administration to Reconsider Ethiopia’s Suspension from Critical AGOA Trade Program

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-Calif.) urged President Biden to reconsider his Administration’s November 2, 2021 decision to terminate Ethiopia’s designation as a beneficiary country under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) at the end of this year. As the lawmakers note in their letter, this

December 23, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Defense Forces and the Amhara Regional Security Forces took control of Sekota

Defense Forces and the Amhara Security Forces liberated most of Wag Hmra area and took control of Sekota, the capital of the zone. The government’s communication service told Fana Broadcasting Corporation that the Defense Forces and Amhara security forces are advancing towards Abergele, clearing the rest of the area. Defense Forces and the Amhara Regional

December 22, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Artist Zeleke Gesesse survived a car accident today

Artist Zeleke Gesesse survives car accident today On his way to work in the morning, when Sheger Bus lost control om Bole Printing House, it ended up crashing into the artist car and six other vehicles. One pedestrian’s mother died instantly, and another was seriously injured and was taken to hospital. Artist Zeleke Gesesse thanked

December 22, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

‘Faya Dayi’ Ravishing Documentary about Ethiopian Khat Trade Nominated for the 94th Oscars

Produced by Ethiopian-Mexican filmmaker Jessica Beshir, “Faya Dayi” has been nominated for the 94th Oscar-winning documentary. The documentary is chiefly a collection of grand shots of beautiful scenery, close-ups of strong faces, and medium frames from the rear, mostly of women, traditionally dressed, which means covered from head to toe in Islamic chador — a

December 22, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

It has not yet been confirmed whether the TPLF will participate in the National Consultive Forum- PM Office

The Ethiopian Defense Forces (EDF) and the joint forces of the Afar and Amhara regions have repulsed the TPLF invasion after heavy fighting, the Prime Minister’s Office said. Prime Minister’s Office Press Secretary International Relations and Media Sector Bilene Seyoum stated that Ethiopians have made great sacrifices to bring about the current situation. The government

December 21, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Abraha Desta released on bail

Abraha Desta, the leader of Arena Tigray for Sovereignty and Democracy Party and the head of the Tigray Regional State Interim Administration Bureau of Labor and Social Affairs, has been released today. Abraha Desta announced on his official Facebook page, “After 82 days I was released on bail of 10,000 birr. Thank you so much

December 21, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

If TPLF hands over its arms, and some of its criminal entities within, there are many possibilities-Redwan Hussein

According to its state minister, Ethiopia will ensure inclusivity of all agendas at stake, including controversial constitutional elements to be discussed in a planned national dialogue to put forth a lasting solution to the internal conflict. On the sidelines of the Turkey-Africa Partnership summit, Redwan Hussien told Anadolu Agency that Ethiopia is moving forward to

December 20, 2021 • By Addis Insight