Opinion

Ethiopia: Where Two World Wars Began, and the Third Is Brewing, By Elias Wondimu

The account of world history we know today was created with a European world viewpoint at its core. This eurocentric narrative of world events is colonial by its nature, White supremacist by its objective, aggressive by its methods, and expansionist by design. A major part of its agenda is to create the illusion of African

December 19, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Sport

Ethiopian runners win 2021 Taipei Marathon

Among Taiwanese marathon runners, Chou Ting-yin (周庭印) had the best time of 2:23:13 in the men’s division to finish sixth overall, while Tsao Chun-yu (曹純玉) performed the best among Taiwanese women with a time of 2:33:51 to finish fourth overall. After finishing the race, Chou said he was happy to participate in a marathon despite

December 19, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Business

Abyssinia Bank awards CSCEC to construct its 60 storey building headquarter

After using the 15-storey building (bought at 400 million birr from SACA PLC) for seven years, Bank of Abyssinia had recently announced that its management wants to move the headquarters to a new building. The bank just announced that the construction project of this anticipated new building was awarded to China State Construction Engineering Corporation

December 18, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

North Wollo zone including Woldia completely liberated

Many northern Wollo towns, including Woldia, were liberated from TPLF forces. The Ethiopian Security Forces Coalition has taken full control of Hara, Sanka, Srinka, Gobye, Robit and Kobo towns, according to the Government Communication Service. The Minister of State for Communication Services, Legesse Tulu, said in a statement that the Defense Forces, Amhara and Afar

December 18, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

The New York Times: Regurgitating Lies and Whitewashing Treasonous Crimes by TPLF

By – Yohanes Molla The New York Times published yet another article full of mischaracterizations that will leave its readers with a distorted image of what is actually transpiring in Ethiopia. This is the latest of Declan Walsh’s wanton disinformation in favor of TPLF, entirely written to support the MSM narrative that TPLF has not planned and started

December 17, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Ethiopian government states it will not cooperate with UN Human Rights Council

Press Release Ethiopia is extremely disappointed to have witnessed once again the use of the Human Rights Council by some to advance their politically motivated agenda. Regardless of repeated requests by the government of Ethiopia for the Council not to hold a special session but rather engage in a constructive manner and work in a

December 17, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

President Obama 2021 Playlist Includes Teddy Afro’s Hit Song

As has become tradition, former President Barack Obama has submitted his own end-of-year listicle highlighting his favorite songs of the last 12 months. For the first time, President Obama’s favorite songs also include Ethiopia’s renowned singer Teddy Afro new single ‘Armash’ (አርማሽ (ቀና በል)). The President’s playlist also included songs, such as Mitski’s “The Only

December 17, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

The Ethiopian security forces are advancing after controlling Mersa and Granna.

The Ethiopian Security Forces (EDF), in a campaign for national unity, had previously taken control of Zobel Highlands in Kobo and expanded its control, including the northern part of Raya. In the southern part of Zobl, the guerrillas, who controlled the Gura Goldi area, have now completely cleared the Gura Goldi area, expanding the previously

December 17, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (EHRC) The council decided to set up an International Commission of Inquiry

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (EHRC) The council decided to set up an International Commission of Inquiry with 21 votes in favor, 15 against and 11 abstentions. The African Union (AU) member states have stated opposition to convening a special meeting. The African Union (AU) has called on the United Nations Security Council to

December 17, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Business

Selamawit Zemene wins the AACCI award for best woman entrepreneur of the year

Mrs. Selamawit Zemene, an Ethiopian residing in Nairobi won the Woman Entrepreneur Award of the Year of the Asian-African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AACCI) at the Asian-African Leadership Forum held in Ghanaian capital, Accra on 10 December 202. She is and the Chief Executive Officer of Signum Company Limited. The Embassy of the FDRE

December 17, 2021 • By Addis Insight