Health

Dr.Senait Fisseha Awarded the Membership of Royal College of Obstetrician and Gynaecologists (RCOG)

RCOG on its Twitter account announced the Dr. Senait Fisseha membership promotion to the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG). We are delighted to welcome Professor Senait Fisseha @DrSenait as an Honorary Fellow of the RCOG. Professor Fisseha is a globally-recognised leader in reproductive health & rights and a lifelong gender champion. pic.twitter.com/MPtHwaiuFn — RoyalCollegeObsGyn (@RCObsGyn)

January 31, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Ethiopian 50% Female Cabinet: Neither Authoritarianism Nor Tokenism

Ethiopia is at a watershed moment. Its survival as a peaceful and prosperous nation depends on its willingness and ability to adopt fundamental reforms in many areas. One such area is reining in the patrimonial culture and empowering women. This is critical particularly in a period of conflict because women are favorably predisposed toward compromise

December 2, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

Ethiopian Feminism, A Critique

By  Rihana Nesrudin Attempting to provide counter-arguments against any idea of mainstream feminism, let alone an actual critique, quickly gets one labeled as ignorant and intellectually backward. So to avoid such knee-jerk reactions, I’ll start by stating that I strongly believe in the equality of the sexes and in the necessity of providing equal opportunities for

November 22, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Women

Three Ways First Lady Zinash Stole The Show

It is quite arare scene to see African leaders traveling with their spouse. Contrary to thistrend First Lady Zinash Tayachew attended the second tripartite summit in her hometown Gonder along with her husband PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed.  The summit wasattended by Eritrean president Isaias Afeworki and Somalia President MohamedAbdullahi Mohamed. Despite being the only first

November 10, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Health

Dr. Lia Tadesse Appointed as State Minister

Dr Lia Tadesse has been appointed as state minister of Health for the Federal Republic of Ethiopia. Prior to her appointment Dr. Liya Tadesse has worked at Saint Paul Hospital as Chief Executive Officer. During her tenure Dr. Lia Tadesse was celebrated for her transformational leadership she has shown at Saint Paul. The update of

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Office of The Prime Minister of Ethiopia Appointed Billene Seyoum As Its Press Secretary

The office of the prime minister of Ethiopia gave its first press briefing to local and international media in Ethiopia for the very first time after being restructured under Press Secretary. The Prime Minister appointed prominent women rights advocate, author, and poet Billene Seyoum as its first press secretary. During her first Q&A with journalists,

November 5, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia’s Freedom Icon Birtukan Mideksa to Return to Ethiopia

Following an invitation extended by PM Dr. Abiy’s Administration, former federal judge, activist and politician Birtukan Mideksa is to arrive in Addis Ababa next week. Birtukan Mideksa was among the founders and chairwomen of Andinet Party (CUD). Birtukan first entry to politics began right after her decision as a court judge was violated by security

November 3, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Women

How The World Reacted To Meaza Ashenafi’s Appointment

The appointment of Ethiopia’s first supreme court president took social media by storm. Before the euphoria with the newly elected President fades PM Abiy added another appointment that surely affirmed his commitment to empower women. His appointment was welcomed as a good news by authors,politicians,activists and celebrities around the world.   Former US Ambassador to the

November 1, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Women

Ethiopia Appoints Meaza Ashenafi As Its First Woman Supreme Court President

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed appointed Meaza Ashenafi as Ethiopia’s first woman supreme president. The appointment came right after the PM speech in Germany were he told several Ethiopians’ that his reform in empowering women will also reach to the justice system. Meaza Ashenafi who is the founder of Ethiopia Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) in 1995

November 1, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Betty G Nominated in 6 categories for AFRIMA Awards 2018

Betty G is among the AFRIMA Awards 2018 top contenders with 6 nominations. She is nominated for the 5th AFRIMA Awards in categories of Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Best Female Artist East Africa, Best Artist Duo in African Jazz, Best Artist Group in African Rock and Revelation of African Continent. She is nominated

September 1, 2018 • By Addis Insight