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itel Mobile Unveils its latest S23+ Smartphone in Ethiopia, a Fusion of Curved Screen Elegance and Exceptional Performance. 

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 31, 2023 – itel, the global leading smart life brand committed to providing quality consumer electronic products boasting excellent user experience has officially announced the imminent arrival of its flagship curved screen smartphone, the itel S23+. The itel S23+ is poised to revolutionize the smartphone experience with its cutting-edge technology and innovative features.  Over

September 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Frehiwot Tamru appointed as Chairperson of Addis Ababa University Board

Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamru has been appointed as the chairwoman of the board of Addis Ababa University, which is set to be organized as an autonomous university. The appointment was announced by Minister of Education Professor Birhanu Nega on Thursday, August 31, 2023. In addition to Frehiwot Tamru’s appointment, Minister of State for Education

August 31, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Visa Partners with Enkopa Summit as Platinum Sponsor, Elevating Entrepreneurship and Tech Innovation in Ethiopia

ADDIS ABABA, August 31, 2023- Enkopa Summit is thrilled to announce that Visa, a global leader in digital payments will be joining as the Platinum Sponsor for its annual event, scheduled to take place on October 12th and 13th at the esteemed Science Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Enkopa Summit, an industry event with a

August 31, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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More than 100 feared dead in Debremarkos fighting

Residents and health professionals in Debremarkos, the capital of East Gojam Zone, say that more than 100 people may have been killed in fighting between the Defense Forces and Fano militants from Friday, August 25 to Monday, August 28. A doctor at the Debremarkos Specialized Hospital, who did not want to be named, said that

August 31, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Haile Gerima’s 6-Hour Documentary on Ethiopian Patriots to Be Released

Acclaimed filmmaker Haile Gerima is set to release his long-awaited documentary on the struggle of Ethiopian patriots during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The documentary, titled “Black Lions, Roman Wolves: The Children of Adwa,” is six hours long and features footage from Italy, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Russia, as well as first-hand interviews with

August 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Kacha Digital Financial Services S.C Partners with Banks to Launch Non-Collateral Digital Lending Services

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – August 26, 2023 Kacha Digital Financial Services S.C, a trailblazer in the digital financial service, has solidified its collaboration with multiple banks through an informative digital lending service workshop and formal agreement signing ceremony. On Saturday, August 26, 2023, Kacha Digital Financial Services S.C hosted an impactful workshop on digital lending.

August 26, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Amhara Region Appoints Former Military Officer as New Head of Government

The 6th round of the Amhara Regional Council, in its second year of tenure, held its first emergency meeting in Bahir Dar on Friday. The council discussed the current security situation in the region and reached a consensus that a uniform reform was needed. The council accepted the resignation of the former governor of the

August 25, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Making Sense of Ethiopia Admission to ‘BRICS plus’

  By Eyob AsfawOn 24 August 2023, the news of Ethiopia, along with Argentina, Egypt, UAE, KSA and  Iran ,  admitting to  the ‘BRICS plus’ went viral as of 24 August 2023.   To our dismay, the news is overshadowed by the ongoing security crackdown in the Amhara region and politicians from any sides unable

August 25, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Four Killed, 20 Injured in Bomb Attack in Mekelle City

A bomb attack in Mekelle city, Ethiopia, on Friday, August 25, 2023, killed four people and injured 20 others. The attack took place at a nightclub in the city’s Romanat Square area at around 2:00 AM. The Mekelle Police Office has confirmed that the attack was carried out by a former fighter. The suspect has

August 25, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Where Is Christian Tadele? MP Arrested Under Emergency Declaration Not Found in Custody

Two councilors who were arrested under the state of emergency in Ethiopia have not been found in the custody of the Federal Police Commission, where they were detained. Christian Tadele, a member of the House of Representatives and chairman of the Standing Committee on Government Expenditure, Management and Control, and Dr. Kasa Teshager, a member

August 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight