Opinion

The definition of womanhood: ቆንጆ መሆን

By- Kalkidan Asmamaw In the “Official Handbook for Womanhood: How to Be Appreciated 101,” there’s a golden rule: You better look the part! It doesn’t matter what your job is – be it an astronaut, a CEO, a የቤት እመቤት (housewife), or a supermodel – the first checkpoint is your appearance. You could be untangling

December 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Silent Suffering: The War on Amhara People Overshadowed by Conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza

Henok Abebe (Human Rights Advocate) Introduction In the midst of the global focus on conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, a lesser-known but equally harrowing crisis has been unfolding in the Amhara region of Ethiopia. Abiy Ahmed’s military intervention has not only ignited a war on the Amhara people but has also raised serious concerns about

December 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Can Ethiopia Find Peace Through Negotiation? Rwanda Provides Lessons

Article by : Elias Demissie Currently, Ethiopia is passing through a non-predictable outcome. The whole world including Ethiopians believed there was a change of Regime in 2018, after the 2005 election in Ethiopia most of the opposition voices died and created an acquiesced atmosphere of the general public over the oppressing regime of EPDRF but this ambiance didn’t

December 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

itel Announces its Rebranding Initiative: Redefining Smart Life Service in Emerging Markets Including Ethiopia 

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia December 5, 2023 – itel, the global leading smart life brand committed to providing quality consumer electronic products, is thrilled to announce a monumental shift in its rebranding logo and brand identity, and rewriting the playbook on which it means to live the smart life.  As part of its commitment to cater to

December 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Digital Frontier: Navigating Amhara Nationalism Through the Lens of AI Imagery

By- Esayas B. Bishaw Since recently, there has been a notable surge in the proliferation and widespread popularity of Artificial Intelligence-generated imagery within the Ethiopian social media landscape . This burgeoning trend is vividly manifested through the escalating frequency of shares and circulations of these images across prominent platforms such as X, Facebook, and YouTube.

December 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

American Council on Ethiopia Testimony Reveals Oversight in Addressing Amhara Conflict

The recent testimony by US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa, Mike Hamer, before the US House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee, presented an extensive overview of the US’s policy towards Ethiopia. However, a critical aspect emerged from this session: the apparent lack of substantial attention given to the ongoing conflict between the Amhara

December 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Tragedy in East Gojjam: Deadly Drone Strike Claims Over 30 Lives Amidst Escalating Conflict in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region

A devastating drone attack struck the Waber area in East Gojjam, in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, resulting in the tragic loss of over thirty lives, including several civilians. Residents confirmed that the drone, which was reportedly engaged in combat air patrol, launched the fatal attack on Monday, as disclosed to EVN Ethiopia. Amidst fierce resistance by

November 29, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Unheard Voices: Challenging Patriarchal Norms in Ethiopian Schools

By- Kalkdian Asmamaw The Ministry of Education, in reality, a group of men seemingly out of touch with the experiences of women, has introduced a law that exacerbates the existing challenges faced by women. In this scenario, if a girl requires a 16-day absence from school due to childbirth, she is effectively required to suspend

November 29, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Awash Bank Records a 9.8 Billion Birr Profit in a Challenging Year

In a challenging global economic environment marked by the ongoing impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ethiopia’s Awash Bank has reported a significant rise in profits for the financial year 2022/23. The announcement was made during the bank’s 28th annual general meeting, hosted at the Skylight Hotel on November

November 28, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

Ethiopian Startups and NGO Funding: Unraveling the Myths of Sustainable Job Creation

In Ethiopia, the narrative that startups drive job creation, championed globally by NGOs, is particularly resonant. NGOs inject capital into Ethiopian startups, particularly in agriculture and technology, anticipating significant unemployment reduction. However, the reality often belies this optimism. Similar to Nairobi and Bangalore, Ethiopian startups, under pressure to impress donors, report inflated job figures. For

November 24, 2023 • By Addis Insight