Business

International Sanction on Ethiopia is Good for the Poor

Yonas Biru, PhD As someone who has written several articles promoting international sanctions against the Abiy government, I feel obliged to clarify misunderstandings and misconceptions that people have about the topic. Let me start with some disclaimers and background information to give readers context. First, the sanction I am championing does not include humanitarian aid.

April 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Abiy Ahmed’s Vengeful Actions towards Amhara: Biting the Hand that Feeds Him

Henok Abebe–Human Rights Advocate Introduction In his book entitled “War and Conflict in Africa”, Paul Williams points out that African leaders tend to instrumentalize disorder and use violence to assert authority as a survival strategy whenever they feel their legitimacy is challenged. Abiy Ahmed’s leadership in Ethiopia is no different from the well-worn path of

April 17, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Media Professional Meskerem Abera Accused of Providing Shooting Practice to Informal Organizations in Ethiopia

Meskerem Abera, a media professional in Ethiopia, has been detained by the police on charges of inciting violence and rioting. The police have accused her of giving military training and shooting practice to informal organizations. The federal police brought Meskerem to court, and she was granted 13 days for investigation by the court. The hearing

April 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia: Waging Another Round of War

By- Henok Abebe–Human Rights Activist   Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia waged another round of war against his own people, and this time it is against the Amhara people. As a leader, it is his constitutional responsibility to protect his people from war, conflict, and lawlessness. However, Abiy’s actions suggest that he is not prioritizing

April 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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OUTSTANDING YOUNG HERO IN Addis Ababa RECEIVES AWARD IN MEMORY OF PRINCESS DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES

Young person from Addis Ababa is honoured with The Diana Award for going above and beyond in their daily life to create and sustain positive change. Eden Tadesse, aged 25, from Addis Ababa has been recognised with the highest accolade a young person can achieve for social action or humanitarian efforts – The Diana Award. Established in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales,

April 9, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Breaking Barriers: Chapa and Telegram Join Forces to Bring Digital Payments to Ethiopia

Ethiopia’s leading payment provider, Chapa, has announced its partnership with Telegram, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, to enable merchants using Telegram to accept payments from their customers. With over 500 million active users worldwide, Telegram is a trusted platform for communication, and this partnership with Chapa is a significant step towards promoting

April 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Government’s Plan to Reorganize Special Forces Met with Resistance In Amhara Region

On April 6, 2023, the Government Communication Service released a statement regarding the reorganization of regional special forces to improve the training, armament, and living conditions of the country’s army. The government’s objective is to integrate members of the special forces into other security structures such as the state police, federal police, or national defense

April 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Mastercard and EthSwitch partner to drive the digital transformation of the payments sector in Ethiopia

APRIL 5, 2023 | ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA Dimitrios Dosis, President for Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa at Mastercard and Yilebes Addis, Chief Executive Officer at EthSwitch during the signing ceremony in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 05 April 2023 – EthSwitch, Ethiopia’s national payment switch has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mastercard

April 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Arifpay and EthSwitch integration paves the way for financial inclusion in the country

Arifpay, a leading Payment System Operator (PSO) in Ethiopia, has announced its integration with EthSwitch, the National Payment Switch of Ethiopia, in a move that marks a major milestone in the country’s payment industry. This partnership is set to bring numerous benefits to customers, merchants, and banks, and will drive financial inclusion and optimize payment

April 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Press Release

Who are the cabinet members of Tigray interim administration?

The interim administration of Tigray region led by Mr. Getachew Reda announced the 27-member cabinet today. The new cabinet is made up of TPLF, Tigray forces, intellectuals and Baitona political party. 51 percent of the cabinet is occupied by TPLF. The opposition Baitona Party has won two offices. Members of the Cabinet: ? Lt. Gen.

April 5, 2023 • By Addis Insight