Africa News

Reports of Human Rights Abuses, Atrocities, and Destruction in Amhara and Afar Regions

The United States notes with grave concern unconfirmed new reports alleging egregious human rights abuses, atrocities, and destruction of civilian infrastructure by Tigrayan forces in the Amhara and Afar regions of Ethiopia. We call on all armed actors to renounce violence against civilians. We also urge authorities to investigate these reports to determine their veracity

December 12, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Business

Strategic Woldia-Mekelle Highway seized by government coalition forces

The campaign, led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, cut off the main road to Woldia & Mekelle. Coalition forces have seized control of key towns of Arjo, Fokisa and Boren, including the Zobl plateau, which is strategically located on the eve of the Eastern Front’s offensive against the terrorist invader. Similarly, by controlling the Gura

December 11, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Journalist Meaza Mohamned arrested without explanation

Following the recent disruption regarding the content of media various joirnalists have been detained without any explanation.  Journalist Meaza Mohammed was taken from her house in Addis Ababa Nifas Silk Sub city, without any allegation of any sort. she is the co-founder of online media outlet, Roha media and previously worked at Abay Media. In

December 11, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Former head of Ethiopian intelligence Getachew Assefa and others handed in guilty verdicts

A guilty verdict by Federal High Court has been handed down to Former Director-General of National Intelligence and Security Service Getachew Assefa, Deputy Director Yared Zerihun, and 24 other defendants. Defendants worked at various positions in the former National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) between 1984 and 2010. They were positioned at major cities in

December 11, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

New Date Acquired for Stone Monoliths Found in Ethiopia

According to a statement released by Washington State University, new radiocarbon dating of some of the 10,000 stone monoliths at southern Ethiopia’s Sakaro Sodo archaeological site indicates the oldest of the 20-foot phallus-shaped stela monuments were built in the first century A.D., or about 1,000 years earlier than previously thought. Archaeologist Ashenafi Zena of the State

December 11, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethioipian Gold Project: Akobo Minerals shortlisted for ESG award

Organisations were considered based on how well they have developed a long-term sustainable ESG strategy, and the nominated companies were recognised as having successfully integrated ESG into this strategy in a meaningful manner. The shortlist of those companies was decided by a panel of both ESG and mining industry experts. Commenting on being nominated for

December 11, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Ethiopian Diaspora Rallying In DC

Diaspora Ethiopians in Washington D.C and from several other States are rallying as part of the global NoMore campaign. According to a facebook post from Ethiopian Embassy today’s grand rally is part of the global #NoMore campaign to defend Ethiopia’s territorial integrity and expose the hidden project of foreign entities. The rally took place in

December 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Business

Addis Ababa to host the 4th ET Real estate and expo.

December 10, 2021 – The 4th edition of Ethiopian Real Estate and Home Expo aimed at providing a platform for leading local and international real estate developers is set to be held from January 1st to 2nd, 2022 in Addis Ababa. The real estate expo comes at a time where Addis Ababa, the diplomatic capital of Africa is experiencing rapid

December 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

TPLF destroys Kombolcha port-Ethiopian Maritime Transport

Ethiopian Maritime Transport and Logistics Service announced that TPLF has almost completely looted and destroyed the dry port terminal in Kombolcha. Mehretab Teklu, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ethiopian Shipping and Logistics Service Enterprise, said that the Kombolcha dry port terminal has been looted. According to Mehretab Tekle, the group looted the port as

December 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Journalist Tamrat Negera was reportedly arrested by police

Journalist Tamrat Negera, Editor-in-Chief of Terara Network, was taken from his home by police today. The official Facebook account of Terara Network shared that police arrested journalist Tamrat Negera on 10th December, around 10:30 AM from his home. Tamerat was then taken to the Addis Ababa Police Commission Sostegna Police Station for questioning. According to

December 10, 2021 • By Addis Insight