Ethiopian War

The Accidental Rise and the Foreseeable Fall of Abiy Ahmed in the Land of Two Shenes

By Yonas Biru, PhD PREFACE In the past, I have written well over 100 articles. If I were asked to rate them in the order of their importance in avoiding catastrophe and/or finding solutions, I would say this article would be among the top five. One was co-authored with Professor Lemma Wolde Senbet (LWS) with

January 16, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Yuti Nass First Ethiopian TikToker to Reach 1 Million Followers

Ethiopian TikTok sensation, Yuti Nass, also known as Hayat, has made waves in the entertainment industry by becoming the first Ethiopian to reach the milestone of one million followers on the popular social media platform. Known for her viral content that reflects the everyday lives of Ethiopians, Nass has quickly established herself as a leading

January 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Fana Lamrot crowns Yalemework Jemeberu as the winner: takes home 1 million Birr

The third season of Fana Lamrot, a music competition that showcases the talent of Ethiopian musicians, recently concluded its finale with a thrilling performance by the winner, Yalemework Jemeberu. Yalemework is a talented female musician originally from Gondar, a place known for its rich cultural heritage and traditional music styles, including Azmari and Masinqo. She

January 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Banking Industry Gets a Boost with Abyssinia Bank’s Apollo App

Abyssinia Bank, one of Ethiopia’s leading financial institutions, is known for its unique virtual banking services. The bank’s latest release, the Apollo mobile banking app, is no exception. The app is the first of its kind in Ethiopia, allowing customers to open bank accounts without the need for a physical presence at a bank branch.

January 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopian Airlines Triples Frequency of Flights to Mekelle, Denies Age Restriction Allegations

Ethiopian Airlines announced today that it will be increasing its flights to Mekelle from once a day to three times a day, in order to better serve passengers traveling to and from the city. “We are committed to providing our passengers with the best possible service and we believe that increasing the frequency of our

January 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Politics

Changes in Ethiopia’s government as official positions left vacant following peace agreement with Tigray

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed hosted a farewell ceremony for several government officials on Wednesday, marking the end of their tenure in their respective positions. Among those who bid farewell were Takele Uma, the Minister of Mines and Energy, Dagmawit Moges, the Minister of Transportation, Umer Hussein, the Minister of Agriculture, and Teferi Fikre, the

January 14, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Leaders: Selassie and Tadesse in Africa’s top 100 influential list

The 100 Most Influential Africans 2022 List, a prestigious compilation of the continent’s leading figures across various fields, has recently recognized the contributions of two Ethiopian individuals: Abebe Selassie and Admassu Tadesse. These individuals, who are prominent leaders in the business field, have been recognized for their exceptional work. The inclusion of Abebe Selassie and

January 13, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

From Africa To Georgia: Ethiopian Airlines Announces Atlanta Flights

From Africa To Georgia: Ethiopian Airlines Announces Atlanta Flights Atlanta joins Chicago O’Hare, JFK, Newark, Toronto, and Washington Dulles in having Ethiopian Airlines passenger flights. Ethiopian Airlines 787-9 landing-1Photo: Wirestock Creators I Shutterstock. Ethiopian Airlines has announced and put on sale Addis Ababa to Atlanta. It will be the sixth airport in the US and

January 12, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Emirates holds assessment days to recruit cabin crew in Ethiopia. 

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, January 12, 2023 – Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is looking for candidates to join its multinational cabin crew team with assessment day planned in Addis Ababa on the 17th of January. The Dubai-based airline is looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering simple yet personalised and impeccable hospitality while creating memorable moments for its customers.

January 12, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Telebirr’s Exceptional Performance: 166.1 Billion Birr in Transactions in the First 6 Months

Ethio Telecom, a leading telecommunications company in Ethiopia announced that it earned over 33.8 billion birr in the first half of the 2015 fiscal year, achieving 96% of its planned target. The company’s CEO, Frehiwot, attributed this success to the strong performance of its mobile payment service, Telebirr. Telebirr, which allows customers to pay for

January 12, 2023 • By Addis Insight