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Biden Nominates Masinga as Ambassador to Ethiopia: A Look at His Qualification

US President Joe Biden has nominated Irvin Jose Masinga to be the ambassador to Ethiopia. The White House announced the appointment on Tuesday, December 25, along with the nomination of six other diplomats. If approved by the US Senate, Masinga will be responsible for representing the United States in Ethiopia and promoting relations between the

January 4, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Aster Awoke’s Highly Anticipated 25th Album ‘Soba’ Set to Drop on Ethiopian Streaming App Sewasew

Ethiopian artist Aster Awoke is set to release her 25th album, “Soba,” on the new Ethiopian streaming app Sewasew. This marks the first full-length album from Aster in three years and is expected to showcase the range and depth of her musical talent. “Soba” is a blend of traditional Ethiopian sounds and modern production, and

January 3, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Kazana Fund launches an Angel Syndicate to invest in African founders

Kazana Fund announces the launch of its Angel Syndicate. This milestone is a major move for Kazana Fund on its mission to democratize access to capital and network for exceptional African founders and accelerate the growth of Africa’s digital economy. “We aim to build wealth through innovation and startups in the continent starting from Ethiopia. We

January 2, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Tech

Somaliland to receive starlink satellite internet service before South Africa

Somaliland, an unrecognized state in Africa, is set to receive the Starlink satellite broadband service in 2023, according to the service’s official coverage map.  Starlink, provided by SpaceX, is a network of over 3,000 low-Earth orbit satellites that offer high-speed internet access to underserved and remote areas. The service is expected to roll out in

December 31, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Filmmaker Merawi Gerima Joins Production Company Serial Pictures for Commercial and Music Video Representation

Production company Serial Pictures has announced the signing of filmmaker Merawi Gerima for commercial, branded entertainment, and music video representation. Gerima, who was born and raised in Washington, DC, is known for his authentic storytelling and focus on important social issues. His work has been described as visually striking and evocative. Gerima recently released his

December 31, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Teddy Yo Arrested: Ethiopian Rapper Jailed for New Song

Teddy Yo, the Ethiopian rap artist and pioneer of the country’s rap scene, was arrested today after the release of his latest controversial song about Addis Ababa,titled Wonberesh. The song, which has caused outrage among some members of the government officials, addresses issues of corruption and social injustice in the city.  Teddy Yo, whose real

December 30, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

A Step Toward Recovery: Telecom Services Restored in Mekelle

Telecom services in the Tigray region of Ethiopia have been restored following the conflict that took place in the region in 2020 and 2021. 27 cities, including Mekele, have regained access to telecom services, thanks to the repair of 981 km of fiber optic cables by Ethio Telecom. The CEO of Ethio Telecom also reported

December 28, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Safaricom Ethiopia Expands Network Footprint to 21 Cities Across the Country

Safaricom Ethiopia has announced the expansion of its network and services to five new cities in December 2021: Hawassa, Assela, Jigjiga, Sodo, and Dilla. This expansion brings Safaricom Ethiopia’s current network footprint across the country to 21 cities, including Dire Dawa, Harar, Haramaya, Adama, Bahir Dar, Bishoftu, Mojo, Debre Birhan, Awoday, Gondar, Addis Ababa, Sebeta,

December 28, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia’s Government Cracks Down on Illegal Money Laundering Ring: Over $20 Million Illegally Raised

 The Financial Security Service announced that it would ban money laundering of more than $20 million raised illegally.  The Financial Security Service (FS) has noticed that various individuals have been engaged in illegal activities of opening foreign currency accounts and Diaspora accounts in domestic banks.  So far, 85 individuals have been involved in the investigation

December 27, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

Discover the Top 10 Countries with the Most Ethiopian Migrants

Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa with a population of over 110 million people. It is the second most populous country in Africa, and its citizens are known for their resilience and hard work. Many Ethiopians migrate to other countries in search of better economic opportunities and a higher standard of

December 27, 2022 • By Addis Insight