Opinion

The Prospect of Ethiopian National Dialogue: Integration, Disintegration and Reintegration?

By  Eyob Asfaw Gemechu It has been two years since the commission for national dialogue started its operation publicly. Though the commission was publicizing that it has been engaging on ground work preparation for the actual dialogue; nevertheless, its performance couldn’t escape public criticism. Alas, much of the criticism overshadowed by lack of inclusion and

June 26, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Second Cohort Of Promising Startups Join the Venture Meda Acceleration Program

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Venture Meda: Job Creation through Incubation and Acceleration in Ethiopia, launched in partnership with Mastercard Foundation in partnership, the Ministry of  Innovation and Technology and iceaddis, seeks to address employment and economic growth goals in Ethiopia. Through incubation and acceleration initiatives, it aims to create 100 e-commerce start-ups, benefitting young individuals

June 26, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Three decades of suffering, something got to give!

Genocide against Amhara’s in Ethiopia, a crime for which justice is long overdue MAY 22, 2024 By Senait Senay (PhD) The world shall know that #Amhara|s in #Ethiopia finally ended up resorting to armed resistance, after suffering 30 years of extreme targeting, profiling, discrimination, massacres, generally slow and rapid -onset genocide that are sanctioned by

May 22, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Infinix Mobile Celebrates Emerging Talent at the Grand Finale of the Student Talent Contest in Partnership with Addis Ababa University Culture Center

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — April 29, 2024 — Infinix Mobile, a global leader in mobile technology, proudly announces the successful conclusion of the week-long student talent contest in partnership with the renowned Addis Ababa University (AAU) Culture Center. The event, which showcased the remarkable abilities of young student artists and performers, exemplifying Infinix’s commitment to

May 9, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Facade of Justice: Transition-less Transitional Justice in Ethiopia

By Henok Abebe Transitional justice represents a structured approach devised by nations to address historical gross human rights violations and facilitate a transition toward a state of peaceful and legitimate governance. Described by the United Nations (UN) as “the full range of processes and mechanisms associated with a society’s attempts to come to terms with

April 30, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity calls for proposals from African SMEs and entrepreneurs in the agricultural sector.

Nairobi, Kenya, April 10, 2024…The Mastercard Foundation Fund for Resilience and Prosperity has launched an Agribusiness Challenge Fund, calling for proposals from SMEs in the agriculture sector that can create work opportunities at scale for young women and men, young persons with disabilities, and refugee youth. The Agribusiness Challenge Fundwill provide SMEs with innovative and

April 12, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Dodai Sets New Standards for Electric Mobility at a Spectacular Launch Event

Dodai, a pioneering Ethiopian electric mobility startup, conducted a historic launch ceremony, marking a watershed moment in the country’s transport sector. The ceremony, held today 8/4/2024, was attended by renowned guests such as His Excellency Melaku Alebel, Minister of Industry, His. Excellency. Mr. SHIBATA Hironori, Ambassador-Designate of Japan to Ethiopia, and other dignitaries. The highly

April 9, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

251 Communications Unveils Its Bold Rebrand

Embracing “The Now-The Future” of Marketing Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (March 28, 2024) – 251 Communications, a leading Ethiopian communications and marketing agency, is thrilled to announce its dynamic rebrand strategy designed to propel it into the future of marketing. For over a decade, 251 Communications has been a trusted partner for businesses, crafting effective communication

March 29, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Business

Yango Celebrates Its Drivers on Driver Appreciation Day in Ethiopia

A special Iftar program for Muslim drivers Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – March 28, 2024 – Yango, an international tech company, a ride-hailing app in Ethiopia, celebrated dedicated drivers on Driver Appreciation Day, recognizing their vital role in providing safe and convenient transportation across Addis Ababa and Sheger City. Yango, together with its franchise partner G2G

March 29, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Fate of Wolkait, Gondar-Amhara and Ethiopia

By – Girma Berhanu Far-reaching implications of an evolving quagmire Though who first coined the phrase “geography is destiny” is uncertain, the expression nevertheless denotes a valid concept, in that history has repeatedly demonstrated that some geographical regions, irrespective of their size, bear more strategic, economic, and geopolitical significance. Consequently, destiny seems to have condemned

March 21, 2024 • By Addis Insight