Business

Equity and leadership-centered startups and what it looks like for women in tech in Ethiopia

By- Semaria Kebede The Rise of Equity and Leadership in Ethiopia Ethiopia is a country that has seen significant growth in the technology sector in recent years. Startups are a unique kind of business, known for being innovative, agile, and disruptive in their respective industries. However, what sets them apart is their leadership and equity

March 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Renowned Ethiopian Pianist Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou Passes Away at 98: A Memoir of Her Inspirational Life and Music

Today, the world mourns the loss of a true musical icon, Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou, who passed away on March 27, 2022, at the age of 98. Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou was an Ethiopian pianist and composer whose music touched the hearts of many and left an indelible mark on the history of music. Born in Addis

March 27, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Women

Ethiopia’s Meaza Mohammed among 2023 International Women of Courage Award Recipients 

OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 6, 2023 On Wednesday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. EST, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony at the White House.  The 2023 IWOC Award ceremony will honor a group of 11 extraordinary women from

March 7, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Yuti Nass First Ethiopian TikToker to Reach 1 Million Followers

Ethiopian TikTok sensation, Yuti Nass, also known as Hayat, has made waves in the entertainment industry by becoming the first Ethiopian to reach the milestone of one million followers on the popular social media platform. Known for her viral content that reflects the everyday lives of Ethiopians, Nass has quickly established herself as a leading

January 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

From Ethiopia to the US The Inspiring Journey of Fuel Cell Pioneer Sossina Haile

The fuel cell pioneer discusses her childhood in Ethiopia and the US, life as a scientist and being the ‘only one in the room’ Sossina Haile, a materials science and engineering professor at Northwestern University in Illinois, US, developed the first solid acid fuel cells in the 1990s, with record performance for clean and efficient electricity generation. I was

January 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Hannah Giorgis shortlisted for AKO Caine Prize

Today 2022 AKO Caine Prize for African Writing shortlisted 5 writers for its annual award. Among the shortlisted 5 writers Ethiopian dissent Hannah Giorgi’s is also listed. Hannah Giorgis is a staff writer at The Atlantic. The daughter of Ethiopian immigrants, she lives in Brooklyn by way of Southern California. Her criticism and reporting have

June 9, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Artist Hewan G.Wolde album tops iTune world music chart

Artist Hewan G. Wolde, who was former member of Jano Band and admired for her musical performances, tops the list of world music albums on the iTunes app. Her first debut album “Hewan” was released at the Marriott Executive Hotel tonight, June 2. Artists Hewan shared the following message on her social media page thanking

June 6, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Bethlehem Tilahun Inducted into the Global Business Hall of Fame

Bethlehem founded soleRebels when she saw skilled artisans in her community in Zenebework living with chronic unemployment. soleRebels allows them to showcase their skills and provides sustainable jobs. Since it opened in 2005, soleRebels has flourished. The company has grown to 300 employees in Ethiopia, and products are distributed to 30 countries worldwide, including through

June 4, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Women

The U.S. Senate today confirmed Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe as the new director of the Office of Science in the federal Department of Energy

The U.S. Senate today confirmed UC Merced Professor Asmeret Asefaw Berhe to be the new director of the Office of Science in the federal Department of Energy.The Department of Energy’s Office of Science is the lead federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research for energy, and the nation’s largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences. President

June 3, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Tech

How Pinterest’s Creator Inclusion Lead Zeny Shifferaw is creating space for underrepresented creators

Zenash “Zeny” Shifferaw didn’t grow up playing with Barbie dolls. The 35-year-old California native was the child of Ethiopian immigrant parents who encouraged Shifferaw and her two siblings to instead build their own worlds, characters and stories through puppet shows. “There were intentional ways in which they raised us to be out-of-the-box thinkers and challenge

May 27, 2022 • By Addis Insight