Culture

Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians Call for PM Abiy Ahmed’s Block on Social Media

A social media campaign is currently taking place among Ethiopian Orthodox Christians, calling for a block on Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on various social media platforms. The campaign, using the hashtag #ChallengeAccepted, is a response to the Prime Minister’s recent remarks about the Orthodox Church, which have sparked anger and frustration among its followers. The

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

OLF Terrorists Double as Financial Institutions, Offering ‘Pay Later’ Options for Hostage

On January 26th, 20 workers were taken hostage while on duty at a water pump station located 25 km away from the Dangote cement factory in Muger town. The kidnappers, believed to be associated with the OLF Shene group, designated as a terrorist group by the Ethiopian government, have been operating in the western Oromia

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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No Room for Dissent: How State Media Ignored the Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s Statement

Old Habits Doesn’t Die Hard: The Lack of State Media Neutrality and Control Under the Government The state of media freedom in Ethiopia has been a contentious issue for many years. Despite the hope that many people had in the recent reforms, it seems that old habits die hard. The recent case of the Ethiopian

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Holy Synod Demands Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Respect Church Autonomy

The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church released a statement on January 18, 2015, regarding a recent violation of religion, canon, and governance that took place in the Haro Bealewold Church. The Synod condemned the actions of those who claimed to have been appointed as bishops outside of the church’s religious laws and

February 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Top 10 Highlights of the Agew Equestrian Festival: Celebrating 82 Years of History & Culture

Agew Equestrian Festival is an annual cultural event held in Injibara, Ethiopia’s Amhara region that marks the 82nd anniversary of the Agew Equestrian Association. The festival celebrates the member’s participation in the struggle against Italian fascist invaders and is characterized by cultural activities such as chanting, horse racing, dancing performances, and more. The festival has

February 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

How’s Your Business Impacted by the New Excise Tax Amendment?

By Tsegamlak Solomon What Impact Will the New Excise Tax Amendment Proclamation Have on Your Company? The parliament convened last week to ratify the proposed new excise tax amendment proclamation (Amendment Proclamation). Once enacted, the Amendment Proclamation will significantly impact the business community in general. Whether you are an investor with a duty-free privilege, a

February 1, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Chinese national killed in Ethiopia’s Oromia region

A Chinese national was killed in Ethiopia’s restive Oromia region, Beijing’s embassy in Addis Ababa said on Tuesday, ordering its citizens to evacuate from high-risk areas. Nine Chinese citizens came under attack on Monday evening in Gebre Guracha, some 160 kilometers (100 miles) north of the capital, the embassy said in a statement. “Unfortunately, one

January 31, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Bright Side to Failure: Hope for the 97%

By Fikir Belete Turning Failure into Opportunity: Exploring the Bright Side of Matric Examination Results in Ethiopia A recent analysis of the matric examination results in Ethiopia revealed a startling statistic: only 3% of the 980,000  students who took the exam passed and will be going on to attend universities. This is an alarmingly low

January 31, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethio Telecom Expands Digital Solutions with New Cloud, Music Streaming, and Mobile Database Services

Ethio Telecom Expands Digital Solutions with New Cloud, Music Streaming, and Mobile Database Services Ethio Telecom is taking steps to further digitize the daily activities of its customers and establish itself as a leading provider of digital solutions. The company has signed partnerships with three separate entities to provide a range of new services to

January 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Another Kidnapping at Dangote Cement: 20 Workers Abducted

Armed kidnappers have taken 20 workers from the Dangote Cement Factory in Adea Berga district, according to a source within the company who spoke to Addis Standard. The abduction took place on Thursday, January 26th at around 4:30 PM local time, while the workers were repairing a broken water pump station for the factory, located

January 30, 2023 • By Addis Insight