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How Egyptian Media and Experts Mislead the Public on the Renaissance Dam

By- Asrat Berhanu To understand how Egyptian media, experts, or a significant number of ignorant activists have been engaging in misleading or manipulative practices regarding the Renaissance Dam negotiations and related narratives, it’s important to examine several potential strategies that have been used, either deliberately or out of ignorance. Here are some tactics that have

August 28, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

National Bank of Ethiopia Implements New Gold Pricing Directive to Boost Foreign Currency Earnings

Addis Ababa, August 21, 2016 – The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has introduced an amended directive, effective today, aimed at revising the pricing mechanism for gold purchased through its central and regional procurement branches. The new guidelines, detailed in Guideline No. Mada 2/2016, are designed to enhance the sustainability of gold supplies and maximize

August 27, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Addis Insight Unveils E-LMIS: A Digital Solution for Ethiopia’s Job Market

Finding a job in Ethiopia often felt like navigating a maze with no map, where graduates and job seekers faced a frustrating misfit between their skills and the opportunities available. But imagine a system that not only bridges this gap but also safeguards the dignity and rights of every worker, whether they’re looking to build

August 27, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Vice President Kamala Harris Taps Ethiopian-American Diplomat Yohannes Abraham to Lead Presidential Transition Team

Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign team has made a significant appointment by selecting U.S. Ambassador Yohannes Abraham to lead the presidential transition team. Ambassador Abraham, who currently serves as the U.S. Ambassador to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), is a seasoned diplomat and political advisor with a distinguished career in public service. Ambassador

August 27, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Diplomatic Intervention: U.S. Ambassador Ervin Masinga Steps In to Resolve TPLF Crisis

Ervin Masinga Steps In to Ease Tension Between TPLF and Interim Administration Leaders On Monday, August 20, 2016 (New Morning), U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, Ervin Masinga, took diplomatic action to mitigate the escalating tensions between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), led by Dr. Debretsion Gebremichael, and the interim administration headed by President Getachew Reda.

August 26, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Boeing Announces Launch of African Office in Addis Ababa, Set to Begin Operations in October

Boeing Announces African Office to Begin Operations in October Addis Ababa, August 20, 2016 (FBC) – Boeing has announced that its African office, headquartered in Addis Ababa, will commence operations in October. The head of the office, Henok Tefera, made the announcement, emphasizing Boeing’s commitment to strengthening its presence in Africa. Henok Tefera highlighted that

August 26, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Hallmark Media Appoints Industry Veteran Wondwossen Dikran to Lead New Production Division

Hallmark Media has officially appointed Wondwossen “Wondu” Dikran as the Senior Vice President of Hallmark Studios, a newly established production division. In this role, Dikran will be responsible for managing relationships with creatives and cross-functional business partners, while also identifying new domestic and international partnerships that drive continued innovation and production efficiency, according to a

August 26, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Why Ethiopia Needs the Sex Offender Registry: Naming the Predators

By Fikir Belete As we reflect on the tragic story of Heaven Awot, a young girl whose life was brutally taken by someone she and her family trusted, we are reminded of the critical need for stronger protections for our children and women. Despite the outcry that followed her death, justice has yet to be

August 25, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Alibaba AliExpress Enters Ethiopian Market: MKTY Appointed as Official Business Partner and Launches Africa’s First AliExpress Showroom

Alibaba Group’s AliExpress has made a significant entry into the Ethiopian market, signaling a major step forward in the region’s e-commerce development. The global e-commerce platform has appointed MKTY as its Official Business Partner in Ethiopia, a move that highlights the strategic importance of Ethiopia as a gateway to broader African markets. This partnership is

August 25, 2024 • By Addis Insight

News Wire

TikTok Influencer Among Six Arrested as Federal Police Unveil Terrorism Investigation

The Federal Police have announced the initiation of a terrorist investigation against six suspects accused of violating aviation regulations, leading to chaos and harassment on a flight scheduled to travel from Addis Ababa to Mekele. The suspects have been identified as: Among the suspects is Yohannes Daniel Berhe, a famous social media influencer who is

August 25, 2024 • By Addis Insight