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Travelers from Amhara Region Blocked from Entering Addis Ababa

Amid growing tensions in Ethiopia, travelers from the Amhara region are reporting that they are being prevented from entering the capital, Addis Ababa. Passengers traveling from different areas of the Amhara region via Wolo and Gojam routes have been stopped and turned away at the city of Sheno in the Oromia region. The travelers have

February 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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OLF Terrorists Double as Financial Institutions, Offering ‘Pay Later’ Options for Hostage

On January 26th, 20 workers were taken hostage while on duty at a water pump station located 25 km away from the Dangote cement factory in Muger town. The kidnappers, believed to be associated with the OLF Shene group, designated as a terrorist group by the Ethiopian government, have been operating in the western Oromia

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Chinese national killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region

A Chinese national was killed in Ethiopia’s restive Oromia region, Beijing’s embassy in Addis Ababa said on Tuesday, ordering its citizens to evacuate from high-risk areas. Nine Chinese citizens came under attack on Monday evening in Gebre Guracha, some 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of the capital, the embassy said in a statement. “Unfortunately, one

January 31, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Another Kidnapping at Dangote Cement: 20 Workers Abducted

Armed kidnappers have taken 20 workers from the Dangote Cement Factory in Adea Berga district, according to a source within the company who spoke to Addis Standard. The abduction took place on Thursday, January 26th at around 4:30 PM local time, while the workers were repairing a broken water pump station for the factory, located

January 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Devastating Results: Only 3% of Ethiopian Students Score Above 50% on National Exit Exam

The low number of students who passed the 2014 grade 12 national exit exam in Ethiopia has sparked concern among government officials and education experts. According to a report by local newspaper Addis Maleda, only 28,000 students out of the 980,000 who took the exam scored above 50%. This means that only three percent of

January 26, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Betrayal of the Faith: 26 Copates’ Authority Revoked by Holy Synod

The Holy Synod has passed a decision revoking the authority of 26 Copates of Episcopate appointed by Abba Sawiros, Abba Eustathius, and Abba Zena Markos. The church stated that this appointment was made in violation of the church canon and that it was confirmed by statements given by social and broadcast media. The Holy Synod

January 26, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Former Ethiopian Minister Bereket Simon Freed After 4 Years on Corruption Charges

Former Ethiopian official Bereket Simon, who was arrested four years ago on corruption charges, has been released from prison today, according to his family. Bereket Simon, who is in his 60s, served as Communications Minister for the ruling Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and was a founding member of the party. He was considered

January 25, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Unlawful Bishops Appointment Sparks Uproar in Ethiopian Orthodox Church: Patriarchs Call for Emergency Meeting

 His Holiness Abune Matthias I, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church;  His Eminence Abune Abraham, Archbishop of the Diocese of Bahir Dar, is the head of the General Church.  His Holiness said in a statement that the issue of the illegal “appointment of bishops” was conducted illegally without the recognition of the Holy Synod.  1.

January 22, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Djibouti to Build Africa’s First Satellite Launch Facility

The partnership between Djibouti and Hong Kong Aerospace Technology is significant as it marks the first time that an African country will have the capability to launch satellites from its own soil. Currently, African countries must rely on other countries to launch their satellites, which can be costly and logistically challenging. The new facility, which

January 18, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Diaspora Community Invited to Participate in Ethiopia’s Constitutional Reform Dialogue

Diaspora Community Invited to Participate in Ethiopia’s Constitutional Reform Dialogue The American Ethiopian Public Affairs Committee (AEPAC) has launched a new platform to engage the one million strong diaspora community in the United States with the national dialogue underway in Ethiopia by addressing the single most important issue: Constitutional Reform. The country has endured a

January 16, 2023 • By Addis Insight