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Ethiopia’s Legal Oddity: Lighting a Shisha More Condemnable Than Burning a Car

In a perplexing turn of events, recent actions by Ethiopian government security forces have underscored a disconcerting disparity in law enforcement priorities. The crackdown in Addis Ababa has seen a fervent effort to target shisha establishments, with an alarming show of force resulting in the confiscation of 10,000 shisha equipment pieces and the apprehension of

January 18, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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An Open Letter to Major Dawit W/Giorgis and Mr. Getahew Beyene

This letter is penned by concerned members of the Amhara diaspora to address the imminent dangers and challenges confronting the Amhara/Fano Movement. Specifically, risks and obstacles that have arisen from efforts to form a unified front failing to materialize, with “Fano support group” organizers in the diaspora contributing to this breakdown. The Fano movement, a

January 11, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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From Prayer to Peril: 8 Lose Lives in Post-Kulubi Saint Gabriel Festival Attack

On December 28, 2023, a tragic incident unfolded as eight civilians lost their lives following the Saint Gabriel festival in Kulubi, as reported by Addis Standard. The massacre took place near Metehara, a town in Oromia’s East Shewa Zone. Eyewitnesses have confirmed the abduction of ten individuals by an armed group in this late-night attack.

January 2, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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ASLM and Illumina Sign MOU to Increase Access to Genomics to Fight Infectious Diseases in Africa

Empowering local training in genomics and expanding access to sequencing technology Cape Town, South Africa: X, December 2023 – The African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) and Illumina (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in sequencing technology, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the ongoing 6th Biennial ASLM2023 conference in Cape Town, South Africa. This

December 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Startups and NGO Funding: Unraveling the Myths of Sustainable Job Creation

In Ethiopia, the narrative that startups drive job creation, championed globally by NGOs, is particularly resonant. NGOs inject capital into Ethiopian startups, particularly in agriculture and technology, anticipating significant unemployment reduction. However, the reality often belies this optimism. Similar to Nairobi and Bangalore, Ethiopian startups, under pressure to impress donors, report inflated job figures. For

November 24, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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How AI generated Visual Art is Shaping Social Commentary in Ethiopia

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a significant tool for political and social expression in Ethiopia, particularly through AI-generated art. This emerging trend reflects a growing intersection between technology and socio-political discourse, offering a novel and impactful medium for voicing concerns and raising awareness. Emergence of AI in Ethiopian Socio-Political Landscape Ethiopia’s socio-political challenges, ranging from

November 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines Agrees to Landmark Order for Up to 67 Boeing Jets

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines today announced the carrier has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement, signed by Ethiopia’s national carrier at the Dubai Airshow, represents the largest-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes in African history. “We

November 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Unspoken Tensions: The Silent Diplomatic Divide Between Ethiopia and Eritrea in Riyadh

The recent Saudi-Africa Summit in Riyadh, initially seen as a potential platform for improving relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, has instead highlighted the increasing strains in their bilateral ties. During the summit, Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with regional leaders from Somalia and Djibouti but notably did not engage in a meeting with Eritrea’s

November 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Financial Clarity: Ethiopia’s ECMA Unveils Transparent Fee Strategy for 2023

In a groundbreaking move to bring clarity and structure to its capital market, the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) is introducing a new fee directive that will impact all capital market transactions within its jurisdiction. The directive, scheduled for implementation in 2023, is a detailed framework outlining the application, licensing, and transaction fees for various

November 10, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Rising Through the Ranks: Ato Sandokan Debebe’s Journey from Food Science to Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff

In a strategic move within Ethiopia’s corridors of power, Ato Sandokan Debebe has transitioned from the Ministry of Planning and Development, where he served as Minister of State, to the Prime Minister’s Special Office as Chief of Staff. This appointment by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed elevates Ato Sandokan to a pivotal role in the Ethiopian

November 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight