Entertainment & Arts

Rophnan released his long anticipated album titled Sidist

By Carlo Ertola One of the most prolific Ethiopian artists of his generation, Rophnan Nuri Muzeyin, releases his third album “Sidist VI” with Universal Records. A DJ, singer, songwriter, and audio engineer, Rophnan has dedicated a large portion of his life to music, creating a totally new genre of Ethiopian music and becoming a reference

July 11, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Walia, Ethiopia’s iconic goat is in danger

In this huge land of the so-called Horn of Africa “the five giants” can be seen; that designation is used to refer to African buffaloes, elephants, lions, leopards and black rhinos, described as the continent’s wildlife stars. Antelopes, zebras, kestrels, storks, crocodiles, herons, cranes, cheetahs, hawks, giraffes, monkeys, bears, pelicans, foxes and other creatures can

July 11, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Diaspora

The Ethiopian and Eritrean American vote in Georgia

The US Senate could flip Republican in November, if retired football star Herschel Walker defeats incumbent Senator Raphael Warnock. Walker was in the lead until recent revelations that he has several unacknowledged children, despite railing against fathers who don’t fulfill their parental responsibilities. Warnock is now holding a 10 percent lead four months ahead of

July 8, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Addis Ababa City Administration handed over 25,491 condominium houses 

Addis Ababa City Administration handed over 25,491 condominium houses The 14th round of 40/60 and 20/80 condominium lottery was held in Addis Ababa.Addis Ababa City Mayor Adanech Abebe, who was present at the event, said, “Your qualification for this day is a great hope for those who look forward to it,” she said. Although there

July 8, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

13 Months of Bloodshed-EHRC Report

Skip to content In a first of its kind Human Rights Situation Report on Ethiopia EHRC submitted to the House of Peoples’ Representatives the Commission call for government to protect, respect and guarantee human rights at all times July 8, 2022Press Release, Report The report covers the period between June 2021 and June 2022 (Ethiopian fiscal

July 8, 2022 • By Addis Insight

News

Dealing with collective trauma: the uphill battle facing the Amhara

By Tsegaye Melak Ethiopia has been in an active war since November 2020, when the northern command of the Ethiopian national defense force was attacked by forces affiliated with the Tigrayan people liberation front (TPLF). Since then the war has spilled over to the territories of Afar and Amhara regions, the counter insurgency launched by

July 7, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Safaricom Ethiopia will launch its pilot service in Dire Dawa

Safaricom Ethiopia has announced that it will launch its pilot service in Dire Dawa next month. Safaricom said in a statement today that it will launch a range of network services in July, including SIM card sales, and will provide services to more than 24 cities by April 2023. He said the institute has been

July 7, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Addis Ababa City Administration to handover, 24,491 condominiums of 40/60 and 20/80

A total of 24,491 condominium houses will be drawn tomorrow in the third round of 40/60 and 20/80 condominiums in Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa City Administration Mayor Adanech Abebe made a statement on the lottery. The mayor stated that 79,794 registrants will be included in the lottery. Out of the 20/80 enrollees who have been

July 6, 2022 • By Addis Insight

News

MP Hangassa Ahmed implicate Oromia Regional Gov in recent killings

Member of the House of Peoples’ Representatives, Hangassa Ahmed Ibrahim, said the massacre is being carried out by the Oromia Regional State. Hangasa delivered a two-hour Facebook live broadcast to more than 15,000 viewers in Oromiffa (some key elements in Amharic). The following were the main points The plan to kill and massacre Amhara in

July 5, 2022 • By Addis Insight

News

Kellem Wollega Zone- Oromia Region: EHRC Calls for an Urgent Reinforcement of Government Security Forces

The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is alarmed by reports of the massacre of an as yet unconfirmed number of civilians in Mender (village) 20 and Mender 21 of Hawa Gelan Woreda in Kellem Wollega Zone, Oromia. The Commission is monitoring the situation and has spoken with survivors who have fled the area and local

July 5, 2022 • By Addis Insight