Politics

Ethiopian Civil Society Organizations Authority Issues Directive Following USAID Aid Suspension

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – The Civil Society Organizations Authority has issued an urgent statement outlining new directives in response to the recent suspension of aid by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The Authority reaffirmed that civil society organizations (CSOs) in Ethiopia are permitted to raise funds from any legal source and operate

February 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Perennial War in DRC is a Scorn at Africa’s sovereignty

By Mike Omuodo A phone vibration drew my attention to an incoming message – a friend had sent a message with an attachment and a note reading, “This is so sad and needs to stop! The message was followed by some crying emojis.  Curious, I opened the attachment. It was a photo of some of

January 28, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Politics

The House of Peoples’ Representatives Holds Special Session to Address Land Lease, Education, and Agricultural Issues

The 6th House of Peoples’ Representatives convened its 1st special session for the 4th year of its operational term. The session focuses on critical legislative matters, including reviewing reports, approving draft proclamations, and endorsing loan agreements. One of the key agenda items is the Ministry of Agriculture’s six-month implementation report for the 2025 fiscal year.

January 27, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Somalia’s President Visits Egypt After Ethiopia: Balancing Regional Tensions

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Cairo on Thursday for an official visit to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. The visit, made at the invitation of President al-Sisi, highlights the deepening ties between Somalia and Egypt while drawing regional attention due to recent geopolitical developments. The Somali national news agency SONNA reported

January 23, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

From Birthrights to Aid Freezes: Ethiopia Caught in Trump’s Policy Crossfire

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a series of executive orders that have significant implications for both domestic and international affairs. Two notable actions include the termination of birthright citizenship for children of non-citizens and a 90-day freeze on foreign aid to all countries. These measures are poised to impact nations like Ethiopia,

January 21, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Tibor Nagy Returns to U.S. State Department with Focus on Africa and Global Affairs

Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Ambassador Tibor Nagy, has announced his return to the U.S. State Department in a temporary role that will expand beyond his established focus on Africa. Nagy, who has decades of diplomatic experience, including serving as U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia and Guinea, is expected to bring his

January 16, 2025 • By Addis Insight

News

Ethiopia Approves Landmark Property Tax Law Amid Debate on Economic Impact

Addis Ababa, January 14, 2025 – The House of People’s Representatives has officially passed a new Property Tax Proclamation, introducing a landmark tax policy that imposes levies on urban land, buildings, and land improvements. The law is expected to bolster municipal revenue and finance infrastructure development, but it has also sparked heated debate regarding its

January 14, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Ethiopia and Somalia Agree to Restore Bilateral Relations

PM Abiy Ahmed and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Meet in Addis Ababa January 3/2017 (Ahadu Radio) Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met today, January 3, 2017, in Addis Ababa for bilateral consultations. Following the improvement in diplomatic relations between the two countries in accordance with the Ankara Agreement; the

January 11, 2025 • By Addis Insight

News Wire

Somalia’s President to Visit Addis Ababa Tomorrow, Marking First Trip Since Ankara Agreement

Addis Ababa, January 12, 2025 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to visit Addis Ababa tomorrow, marking his first official trip to Ethiopia since the signing of the Ankara Agreement in December 2024. This visit signals a thaw in diplomatic tensions between the two neighbors, following months of strained relations over Ethiopia’s controversial

January 11, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Veteran Ethiopian Politician and Economist Bulcha Demeksa Passes Away at 94

Addis Ababa, January 6, 2025 — Ethiopia mourns the loss of Ato Bulcha Demeksa, a distinguished politician, economist, and businessman, who passed away on January 6, 2025, at the age of 94. Born in 1930 in Boji Birmeji District, Ginbi Zone, Demeksa was a pivotal figure in Ethiopia’s political and economic spheres, leaving a lasting

January 6, 2025 • By Addis Insight