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Flowers farmers devastated with Kenya and Ethiopia fright war

Flower farmers are being forced to throw away a quarter of their produce due to a drop in airline traffic in the wake of restrictions imposed on rival carriers to protect Kenya Airways. Kenya Flower Council (KFC), the lobby for large-scale flower farms, says they need a freight capacity of at least 5,000 tonnes a

November 21, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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First time in Ethiopia history to bring back looted artefacts in this quantity

Ethiopia, one of the world’s oldest countries with a rich and ancient cultural and religious heritage, has said it considers the ransacking of Magdala a “great injustice” that has been a thorn in relations with Britain. Ethiopia said it was the largest such repatriation of artefacts to the country, with its ambassador to Britain, Teferi

November 20, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Why Djibouti needs peace in Ethiopia

The recent and escalating conflict in Ethiopia is worsening prospects for regional peace, trade and undermines regional cooperation, as a result of this ravaging covid 19 pandemic and unprecedented Ethiopia Tigray conflict.  Djibouti is a major trade conduit for Ethiopia, Africa’s second-most populous country. The conflict in the northern Tigray region has raised major economic

November 20, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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The Ethiopia Media Authority Warns Four International Media Outlets

The Ethiopian Media Authority warns four international media outlets. The four media outlets that received the warning are CNN,BBC,AP & Reuters. The Ethiopian Media Authority, in issuing licenses for journalistic operations, expects reports not to endanger Ethiopia’s national interest, Territorial integrity, or the peaceful coexistence of the people of Ethiopia. Since the onset of the

November 19, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Ms. Heran Gerba Borta has been chosen to receive the 2021 Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ms. Heran Gerba Borta of Ethiopia has been chosen to receive the 2021 Judy Wilkenfeld Award for International Tobacco Control Excellence for her remarkable accomplishments in the global fight against tobacco use. The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will present Ms. Borta with the award at its virtual awards celebration on September 29.

November 19, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Bitania Lulu Among 35 Emerging Young Leaders

In every setback, there is the motivation that drives a person to be the solution or at least to not be part of the problem. Growing up as a woman in Africa has its own attributes to create an advantage in a disadvantageous condition.  Bitania Lulu is one of the young leaders in Africa challenging

November 19, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Obasanjo & Feltman Back In Addis to Push For Cease Fire

Two top international diplomats trying to revive peace talks and bring about a ceasefire in Ethiopia’s year-long conflict have returned to the country, the foreign ministry said on Thursday. Olusegun Obasanjo, a former Nigerian president and now the African Union’s High Representative for the Horn of Africa, and Jeffrey Feltman, the U.S. Special Envoy for

November 18, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Princess Sophia Desta Passed Away at Age 87

Princess Sophia Desta who were the youngest daughter of Ras Desta Damtew and Princess Tenagnework Haile Selassie, and granddaughter of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia passed away at age 87 .She was educated at Clarendon School for Girls in the United Kingdom together with her three sisters, Aida, Hirut Desta (Ruth) and Sebel. Princess Sophia was imprisoned, mistreated and humiliated in the Alem Bekagn Kerchele prison, Addis Ababa together with

November 18, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Briefing on Ethiopia foreign affairs development over the week

The spokesperson of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia, Ambassador Dina Mufti, gave the Ministry’s weekly briefing on political diplomacy and citizen-centered diplomatic activities over the week. Political Diplomacy Prime Minister H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed had welcomed the President of Kenya, H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta to Addis Ababa, had phone calls with the Prime Minister of Canada, His.E.

November 18, 2021 • By Addis Insight

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Will the UN and AU working together resolve conflicts in Africa?

The Chair of the United Nations Peacebuilding Commission (UN PBC), H.E. Mr. Osama Abdelkhalek and the Chairperson of the African Union Peace and Security Council (AU PSC), H.E. Mr. Mohamed Gad , convened a virtual informal consultative meeting on 11 November to identify ways of further enhancing cooperation between the two bodies on the

November 18, 2021 • By Addis Insight