Opinion

Op-Ed: Who Should Africa Celebrate—The Philanthropist or the Industrialist?

By Abel Asrat When Bill Gates visited Addis Ababa recently, the city prepared as if royalty were arriving: streets were scrubbed with soap, a rare ceremonial gesture. Ethiopia awarded him its highest national honor, celebrating his pledge to commit $200 billion over the next two decades to global development initiatives, especially in health and agriculture.

June 7, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

A Decade Later: Sudan’s True Stance on the Renaissance Dam

By- Asrat Berhanu Today marks exactly 10 years since Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia signed the historic Declaration of Principles (DoP) on the Renaissance Dam. Yet, despite clear, documented support from Sudan, misinformation continues to thrive, primarily from Egyptian sources. Let’s uncover the reality behind Sudan’s stance with clarity, numbers, and history: Back in December 2013,

March 24, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Silenced by Techno-patriarchy

By Megdelawit Getahun  They say the digital space is for everyone, a tool of liberation, a great equalizer. Well, they lied.  Every time I see those self-congratulatory announcements about Ethiopia’s “booming” connectivity, I feel nothing but rage. Rage at the numbers, how many SIM cards, how many smartphones, how many miles of fiber optic cables,

February 28, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

From Ayder to Tabebe Ghion: How Insecurity and Dr. Andualem’s Death Are Driving Professionals Away

Dismantling the Institution: The Migration of Professionals Amid Insecurity By Wendemagegn Enbiale Insecurity is dismantling institutions, forcing professionals to abandon their roles, and eroding the very foundations of the services they built. The recent loss of Dr. Andualem has only accelerated this trend, pushing an increasing number of highly trained experts to leave their positions,

February 23, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Health

Trust and Care in Crisis: A Look at Ethiopia’s Health Sector

By- Bereket Alemayehu “How would you feel if your mother was treated that way?” Among all the reprimands from our attending senior gynecologist, this one echoes in my mind. She would invoke this powerful question whenever there’s an incident where we could’ve exercised more compassion. And she’s justified in doing so, because research shows that

January 28, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Addressing the Root Cause: Why Ethiopia Must Abandon Ethnic Federalism for National Unity

Bedilu Mulualem This is a follow-up of my rejoinder: Critique of Messay Kebede’s “Elites’ Power Grab Contra People’s Empowerment” Based on lived experience and root cause analysis, Ethiopia’s ethnic federalism, instituted under the 1995 constitution, has exacerbated divisions, triggered conflicts, and undermined the practice of democracy and the protection of individual rights. By promoting a

January 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Analysis of Ethiopian State Media’s Silence on Bashar al-Assad’s Overthrow

The decision by Ethiopian state media outlets such as Fana Broadcasting and the Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) to avoid reporting on the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, while covering other international stories like the TikTok Ban Bill, reveals much about the priorities and strategies of state-controlled media. This selective reporting, especially of such a

December 9, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Analysis: Following the Terrible Results of Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Exam in 3 Consecutive Years, What Measures should be taken to Improve Educational Quality?

According to World Bank, education is a basic human right, a dominant tool of development, and one of the most powerful strategies used to reduce poverty, promote public services like health and achieve sustainable peace, stability and gender equality. In the employment market, every additional year of schooling led to 90% increment of hourly earnings.

October 15, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

When Propaganda Fails: Ethiopia’s National Service Push Amid a 95% Student Failure Rate

The airing of the TV documentary “Building Greater Ethiopia in East Africa” on Abay TV, just two days after the release of Ethiopia’s devastating Grade 12 national exam results, highlights a troubling disconnect between the government’s messaging and the stark realities facing the nation’s youth. The documentary, which showcased Grade 12 students engaged in military

September 16, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Artist Azeb Worku Powerful Reflection on the Clash Between Development and Dignity

I witnessed firsthand how development can destroy humanity. I’ve heard many heartbreaking stories of people whose homes were suddenly demolished in the name of development. While this saddens me, I must approach the issue with balance and objectivity. Without careful examination, my opinion may be skewed. The story I’m about to share is not just

September 14, 2024 • By Addis Insight