Sport

The End of an Era: Deconstructing Ethiopia’s Fall at the World Athletics Championships

For decades Ethiopia stood as the unrivalled cradle of distance-running greatness. The names of Haile Gebrselassie, Kenenisa Bekele, Tirunesh Dibaba, and Meseret Defar came to symbolize a nation whose endurance athletes not only dominated global competitions but also embodied national pride. Yet at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, this long-held aura of inevitability

September 22, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Isak & Mulugheta: Eritrean Icons Driving Billion-Dollar Deals and Transfers

One reshaped billion-dollar negotiations from a Dallas upbringing. The other turned silent resolve into the most expensive transfer in Premier League history. Together, David Mulugheta and Alexander Isak are rewriting what influence looks like—on the touchline and in the boardroom. Opening Scene From Dallas to Stockholm, from refugee stories to billion-dollar contracts, two sons of

September 3, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Digital Creator Economy Gets a Boost as JAMI and Arifpay Launch Country’s First Multi-Currency Tipping Platform

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — May 29, 2025 Ethiopia’s fast-growing digital economy just got a major shot in the arm. JAMI, a newly launched content monetization platform founded by local tech entrepreneur Nathan Damtew, has officially partnered with leading fintech company Arifpay to debut the country’s first multi-currency digital tipping service for creators. The platform, unveiled

May 29, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Tigist Assefa Shatters Women-Only Marathon World Record at London Marathon 2025

London, 27 April 2025 – Ethiopia’s Tigist Assefa delivered a historic performance at the TCS London Marathon, setting a new women-only world record with a remarkable time of 2:15:50. Competing in the prestigious World Athletics Platinum Label road race, Assefa stormed away from Kenya’s Joyciline Jepkosgei in the final stages to claim her maiden London

April 27, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Former Athlete Sileshi Sihine Elected President of Ethiopian Athletics Federation

At the 28th General Assembly of the Ethiopian Athletics Federation, a pivotal election was held to determine the federation’s president for the next four years. Sileshi Sihine, a renowned former long-distance runner and Olympic silver medalist, was elected as president, representing the Oromia region. His appointment marks a new era for Ethiopian athletics, as an

December 22, 2024 • 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

Sport

Ethiopia’s Tigist Ketema and Milkesa Mengesha Capture Victory at 2024 Berlin Marathon

Ethiopian athletes once again asserted their dominance in long-distance running at the 2024 Berlin Marathon, with Milkesa Mengesha winning the men’s race and Tigist Ketema claiming an impressive victory in the women’s race. Both performances underscored Ethiopia’s unmatched talent on the global marathon stage. Mengesha Triumphs in Men’s Race Milkesa Mengesha, 24, set a personal

September 29, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Ethiopian Olympic Leaders, Including Dr. Ashebir, Charged with Human Trafficking in Olympics Scandal

Ethiopian Olympic Committee Leaders, Including President Dr. Ashebir Woldegiorgis, Face Human Trafficking Allegations Four leaders of the Ethiopian Olympic Committee, including President Dr. Ashebir Woldegiorgis, have been charged with human trafficking and related offenses. The Ethiopian Olympic Committee itself is also among the defendants. The lawsuit, filed by athlete Haile Gebreslase, athlete Gezahgn Abera, the

September 12, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Coach Gemedo Dedefo Refuses to Accept 2 Million Birr Reward During National Palace Ceremony

Coach Declines Award: “I Am Ready to Accept Whatever Comes My Way, But Not the Reward” Unexpected Event at the National Palace Today at the National Palace, during an awards ceremony attended by President Sahlework Zewde, an unexpected event unfolded. The ceremony, intended to honor the achievements of Ethiopian athletes who participated in the Paris

August 13, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Haile Gebrselassie Criticizes Dr. Ashebir, Demands Resignation Over Ethiopia’s Olympic Performance

Athlete Haile Gebrselassie Urges Ethiopian Olympic Committee President to Step Down, Highlights Country’s Declining Performance at the Olympics Renowned athlete Haile Gebrselassie has publicly called on Dr. Ashebir Woldegiorgis, President of the Ethiopian Olympic Committee, to step down from his position, citing Ethiopia’s disappointing performance at the recent Olympic Games. Haile, widely respected for his

August 12, 2024 • By Addis Insight