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Addis Ababa should be at the center of our resistance

By Fitsum Fekade Oromo nationalists have gotten a lot wrong but as the saying goes,  even a broken clock is right twice a day. They have rightly calculated that whoever controls the capital, center/seat of power, controls the nation. However, they have also calculated merely holding political office won’t assure generational ethnic domination. After all,

March 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Celebrating International Women’s Day: Honoring Filsan Abdi’s Advocacy for Women’s Rights

March 8th is celebrated globally as International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. It is also a day to recognize the challenges women face and to call for action towards gender equality. This year, we recognize Filsan Abdi, a courageous woman who stood up for the

March 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Women

Ethiopia’s Meaza Mohammed among 2023 International Women of Courage Award Recipients 

OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON MARCH 6, 2023 On Wednesday, March 8, at 2:00 p.m. EST, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden will host the annual International Women of Courage (IWOC) Awards ceremony at the White House.  The 2023 IWOC Award ceremony will honor a group of 11 extraordinary women from

March 7, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Why Ethiopia is taking its debt relief case directly to China, bypassing the G20

Ethiopia has an estimated US$13.7 billion in debt to China, much of it advanced by China Exim Bank between 2000 and 2021. Why Ethiopia is taking its debt relief case directly to China, bypassing the G20 The African country is emerging from Covid-19 and two years of civil war It applied for help under the

March 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

A Harrowing Tale of Responsibility: How Content Moderator are Recruited from Ethiopia 

By Emrakel Sileshi In the digital age, tech giants like Facebook and YouTube have become ubiquitous, dominating our screens and infiltrating our lives. They have taken over the world by a swarm, spreading their influence far and wide. To maintain their dominance, they have outsourced workers from developing countries, creating a new class of young

March 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Aviation Academy upgraded to university level

Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the largest and oldest Aviation Academy in the region, is pleased to announce that it has been upgraded to an aviation university.  The university has launched undergraduate and postgraduate programs in aerospace and hospitality fields. The Aviation Academy has been offering aviation training programs such as pilot, aircraft technician, cabin crew, airline

March 6, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Menelik II Clowns Abiy Ahmed’s Insecurity in Hilarious Gangsta Letter

A Comical Take on Ethiopian Politics Yo, what’s good Abiy Ahmed Ali, I gotta admit, I was straight up cracking up when I heard about your attempt to erase me from the history of the Battle of Adwa. You got some serious cojones to try and rewrite history like that, my dude. Respect. But let’s

March 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The Battle for Menelik Square: Ethiopia’s Struggle for Freedom of Assembly

By- Abebe Bekelle The Battle for Menelik Square: Ethiopia’s Struggle for Freedom of Assembly Ethiopia’s Menelik Square has long been a symbol of the country’s history and culture. It is named after Emperor Menelik II, who ruled Ethiopia from 1889 to 1913 and is credited with modernizing the country and repelling Italian invaders. The square

March 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Adwa Victory Day Celebration in Ethiopia: Citizens Banned from Menelik Square – A Violation of Rights and Culture

The celebration of the 127th Adwa Victory Day in Ethiopia took a different turn this year as police and security forces banned people from heading to Menelik Square, the usual venue for the festivities. This move by the authorities has caused frustration and disappointment among the citizens who had gathered from different areas to celebrate

March 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Meet the 11 startups joining BIC Ethiopia Catalyser programme

FUELING ETHIOPIA’S FUTURE Ready for some exciting news from Ethiopia’s entrepreneurial landscape? The country is buzzing with the energy and innovation of its young entrepreneurs, fueling its economy and shaping its future. And GrowthAfrica is proud to be a part of this transformation! As a key player in the BIC ETHIOPIA Incubation, funded by the

March 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight