Opinion

Unheard Voices: Challenging Patriarchal Norms in Ethiopian Schools

By- Kalkdian Asmamaw The Ministry of Education, in reality, a group of men seemingly out of touch with the experiences of women, has introduced a law that exacerbates the existing challenges faced by women. In this scenario, if a girl requires a 16-day absence from school due to childbirth, she is effectively required to suspend

November 29, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Five Reflections Inspired by the War on Amhara

By Sisay M. (Amoraw) Seattle, Washington The latest spate of genocidal violence against the Amhras perpetrated by Abiy’s Fascistic regime has largely been ignored by international media, and therefore, very few people around the world are aware of it. Ever wondered why? This article is an outlet for personal introspection and reflection on the War

November 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Can We Reap a Hope of Optimism in the Audacity of PM Abiy Ahmed?

By Eyob Asfaw Gemechu On 14 November 2023, PM Abiy Ahmed broke his silence publicly after he engaged with MPs.   His last appearance to directly communicate with the public was during his recently controversial statement on Ethiopia’s access to the Red Sea.   Arguably, as a typical politician and statesman, in all of his speeches, he

November 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

How The Israel-Hamas Conflict affects Africa countries

By: Yinebeb Bahru The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has not only caused a humanitarian tragedy but also posed a potential threat to the stability and prosperity of the global economy. As the conflict escalates, African countries may face various challenges and opportunities concerning trade, energy, security, and diplomacy. Trade One of the main

October 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Reliance on Djibouti Port is Unsustainable due to Outrageous Costs and illegal practices and embezzlement practices at the highest level.

Djibouti’s president Ismail Omar Guelleh. © Tiksa Negeri/Reuters By – Nigist Berta At present Ethiopia’s imports and exports mainly pass via the port of Djibouti. Reliance on Djibouti has proved costly and unsustainable, however, leading Addis to search for alternatives.  Djibouti is where USAID stores these items for its food assistance programs so it was

October 13, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Palestine-Israeli Conflict: Why is it so Hard to See Both Sides?

Gatkek Kuajien Chuol I grew up in a country where, people have never been sure what they are fighting for because oftentimes, the cause for which the conflict is fought for is blurred from marginalization based on race, to religious differences.  Since the moment of my birth, I was given a Christian name—Simon, from the

October 12, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

National Projects as a Weapon of Genocide Against Amhara

Tigray nationalism and Amhara genocide in Wolkait/Raya  Ethiopia is going through a very hostile situation; there has been increasing violence against civilians and conflicts in all parts of the country with the risk of escalating into an all-out civil war. In the meantime, these hostilities, among other factors, have damaged the social fabric of the

October 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

“The Guns Have Not Been Silenced”: The Hidden War on Amharas in Ethiopia and the Silence of the West

Thursday, August 3rd, 2023 Robel Z. Alemu Director of Communications, Amhara Association of America (AAA) “War and More War” – Siege on Amhara Despite claims by international diplomats, peace remains elusive in Ethiopia with a hidden war raging in the country’s vast central Amhara Region. Since May 2023, the ruling Oromo Prosperity Party (OPP) of

August 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Treatise of PM Abiy Ahmed after his recent Trips to Paris and Moscow

By Eyob Asfaw For the past few months, PM Abiy began to show a decline of frequency in addressing the Ethiopian wider public directly unlike his trend of public show up and verbatim during international summit. However, there is no comparable event within the past two months other than Paris, France  and Moscow, Russia for

August 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Tigrayan Orthodox Faction Lacks Moral Ground to Talk About Moral Ground

Yonas Biru, PhD I refer to Ethiopia’s political system as a tribal federation rather than ethnic federation because it is primitive and degenerative, not to mention its savagery. A tribal mindset lacks an ethical grid and a human moral campus. At its worst, it invades and poisons religious institutions. It is this phenomenon that has triggered

July 12, 2023 • By Addis Insight