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Ethiopia and China Grounded 737 Boeing Max

Following the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines 737 Boeing Max. Both Ethiopia and China grounded the 737 Max model until further notice. Boeing is already under pressure following its second crash in just 5 months. Several airline industry experts including CNN business anchor Richard Quest defended Ethiopia airlines safety track record highlighting the success story

March 11, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Amhara Regional President Degu Andargachew Resigns

Amhara regional president Degu Andargachew submitted his resignation according to the Amhara Mass Media Agency the resignation was accepted by the Amhara Democracy Party. Doctor Ambachew Mekonen will be replacing Degu Andargachew. Degu Andargachew has been serving as the regional president for the past five years. During his tenure, the border issue of Wolqait with

March 8, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Abduction, Rape and Low Salary at Hawassa Industrial Park Resulted In Workers Strike

Thousand of workers in Hawassa industrial park stopped their work this morning due to lack of response to their problems low salary, unsafe working environment and being exposed to sexual abuses and abduction. The workers complained that what their wage is far below their expenses. In an interview with VoA, one of the workers said

March 7, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Addis Ababa Administration Handed Over 51,229 Condominium Houses

In an event that was held today at Intercontinental Hotel, the Addis Ababa city administration handed over 51,229 houses through a lottery reward. From the total of 51,229 houses, 32,653 houses were 20/80 saving package while 18,576 houses were 40/60 houses. The 20/80 housing package included 1248 studio houses, 18,823 one bedroom, 7127 two bedroom

March 6, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Home ESAT Home

ESAT journalists have returned to Ethiopia today after 20 years. They have received with a warm welcome from Minister of Culture Hirut Kassahun, their families,  fans, and other government officials. The journalist expressed their happiness for returning home after their long stay in exile and affirming their determination to fulfill their responsibility as a media

February 15, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Signed-Deal-Disarmed ONLF

The Somali region has successfully demilitarized 1740 ONLF armed members. The official ceremony for the disarmament of ONLF fighters was attended by the regional president Mustafa Omar and ONLF Chairman of Admiral Mohamed Umer Usman. According to the region statement, the 1740 forces the disarmed forces will be integrated into the regional security force or

February 9, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Somali Regional Council Revoked Immunity for 12 Members.

Parliament of Somali regional state on its regular meeting today has revoked the legal immunity of twelve of its members. The members whose legal immunity was removed today were higher regional government officials. The list includes former vice president of the region Suat Mohammed, and Mohammed Abdi who is the former finance bureau head and

February 7, 2019 • By Eldad Damte

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PM Abiy Ahmed Addresses Parliament

PM Abiy Ahmed gave answers for the questions raised from the parliament. In his yesterday appearance at the House of Representatives Parliament, the PM addressed vital issues ranging from economy to peace and corruption charges. Democracy Government is the leading actor, and it has to be patient and take a broader perspective on matters to

February 2, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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PM Abiy Meets Opposition Leaders

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is holding a discussion with opposition leaders. The discussion is a continuation of his first meeting with opposition leaders in preparation for the upcoming election. During his first meeting with opposition parties, he urged the parties to merge and become a strong competitor. Following his call, lots of parties merged

February 2, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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The African Union to Honor Emperor Haile Selassie with a statue

The African Union to honor His Imperial Majesty (HIM) Emperor Haile Selassie with a statue in Addis Ababa. The statue will be unveiled during the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government on the 10th February 2019. The announcement came following the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb. Kwesi Quartey met with

January 31, 2019 • By Addis Insight