Business

Meet Emebet Mehabaw: Ethiopia’s First Woman Selected to Travel to Space in 2029

Addis Ababa – Ethiopia is preparing to mark a milestone in global space history as Emebet Mehabaw, a young aerospace engineer and space scientist, has been selected to travel into orbit in March 2029. She will represent Ethiopia as the nation’s first astronaut candidate and says she intends to carry the Ethiopian flag on this

September 10, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Health

From Prison to a Nation’s Heartbeat: The Enduring Legacy of Dr. Fikru Maru

Addis Ababa — Dr. Fikru Maru, the celebrated cardiologist who transformed cardiac care in Ethiopia after enduring years of political imprisonment and exile, has passed away at the age of 74 in Sweden, where he was undergoing medical treatment. His death marks the end of a life marked by profound sacrifice, medical brilliance, and unwavering

May 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Society

UAE Government Provides $60 Million in Support for Blind Education in Ethiopia

The government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a $60 million initiative to support the development of education infrastructure for the blind in Ethiopia. The announcement was made today, February 8, 2017. This support was provided under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE. The

February 15, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Society

Gazanchis: The Gentrification of Addis Ababa Disguised as Urban Renewal

In recent weeks, the international community has been outraged by former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks suggesting that Palestinians be forcibly removed from Gaza so that a luxury resort can be built in its place. The proposal, widely condemned as ethnic cleansing, envisions the erasure of an entire population to make room for the rich.

February 7, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Society

SMON: Ethiopia’s Citizen Watchdogs Fighting Online Hate

In an era where social media fuels both connection and conflict, a groundbreaking initiative is rising in Ethiopia to combat digital toxicity. The Social Media Observatory Network (SMON) is leading the charge against online hate speech and misinformation, empowering everyday users to take an active role in fostering a safer digital space. The Digital Dilemma:

February 5, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Athletes Tamrat Tola and Simbo Alemayehu Named Athletes of the Year

Athletes Tamrat Tola and Simbo Alemayehu Named Athletes of the Year Athlete Tamrat Tola won the Road Race Athlete of the Year award for his exceptional performance outside the stadium. Tamrat Tola is celebrated for winning the only gold medal for his country and improving his record at the Paris Olympics. Another athlete, Simbo Alemayehu,

December 1, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Society

Demolition and Despair: Mr. Dula’s Final Stand for His Community

By- Andualem Buketo On Friday, families and their children, who make a living by growing vegetables in the Peacock Park area, came to my office. “It is said that the settlement is about to be developed. We have been in this area for 73 years, since the time of our parents,” they told me. I

November 26, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Society

Betrayed on Every Front: How the Law, Society, and Police Failed Tsega Belachew

“I was surrounded by people, yet everyone was cruel to me”Nine Days of AbductionTsega BelachewMay 2015 The abduction of Tsega was a crime that outraged many and became a topic of public discussion. Tsega spoke to the BBC for the first time about her harrowing experience, a year after the incident. As she recalled those

November 19, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Society

Education Cannot Wait Announces US$24 Million Catalytic Multi-Year Resilience Programme Grant in Ethiopia,

With nearly 8 million children out of school due to emergencies alone, ECW calls of donors to urgently increase funding for life-saving quality education in Ethiopia. Save the Children and a consortium of international and local partners will deliver the three-year programme in coordination with the Government of Ethiopia. Education Cannot Wait (ECW) and its

November 18, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Society

New Education Bill Proposes No Student Ranking Until Grade 6: A Shift Towards Inclusive Learning

A new amendment to the General Education Act, presented to the House of Representatives, proposes sweeping changes across language instruction, student assessments, teacher qualifications, and private school regulations. If passed, the bill will introduce several key changes aimed at restructuring educational standards and practices nationwide. Key Highlights of the Amendment Mother Tongue and Language InstructionThe

October 30, 2024 • By Addis Insight