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Over 100 University Students Kidnapped by Militants in Oromia Region

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a distressing incident, over a hundred university students traveling from the Amhara region to the capital, Addis Ababa, were reportedly kidnapped by militants in the Oromia region. This information was sourced from BBC Amharic by Addis Insight. Eyewitnesses and families of the hostages told the BBC that the passengers, most

July 5, 2024 • By Addis Insight

News

Daniel Bekele Departs EHRC: Reflecting on a Legacy of Human Rights Advocacy

Daniel Bekele, a prominent figure in the realm of human rights advocacy, has concluded his tenure as the Chief Commissioner of the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC). Appointed in July 2019, Bekele has been instrumental in steering the commission through a transformative period marked by significant political and social upheavals in Ethiopia. A Tenure of

July 5, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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Lauryn Hill Honors Ethiopian Heritage with Empress Menen Asfaw Tribute at 2024 BET Awards

Lauryn Hill’s Majestic Tribute at the 2024 BET Awards Lauryn Hill, alongside her son YG Marley, captivated the audience at the 2024 BET Awards with a powerful performance of “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.” The stage was transformed into a regal homage to Ethiopian heritage, featuring iconic images of the Axum Obelisk and the Lalibela

July 2, 2024 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Biniam Girmay: The First African to Conquer a Tour de France Stage

Eritrean Cyclist Secures First-Ever African Victory in Prestigious Race In a groundbreaking achievement, Biniam Girmay has made history by winning the third stage of the Tour de France, marking the first time an African rider has claimed victory in the esteemed cycling event. Girmay’s triumph is a significant milestone not only for himself but also

July 1, 2024 • By Addis Insight

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