Ethiopian War

More than 1.8 million people displaced by TPLF invasion of Afar and Amhara regions – PM’s Office

More than 1.8 million people have beenMore than 1.8 million people displaced by TPLF invasion of Afar and Amhara regions – PM’s Office displaced and millions more are in need of emergency food aid in the TPLF-occupied Afar and Amhara regions, according to Bilene Seyoum, head of the Prime Minister’s Office Press Office. The head

December 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Ethiopians betrayed and angry – but still Ethiopians

By Mark Chapman A few days ago I cycled out from my compound in the north of Addis and heads past a series of embassies to Lideta Mariam, a church built on above Addis. A steep narrow asphalt road takes you behind the British & Belgian Embassies to the back of the Russian embassy, and

December 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Ethiopia: Six nations including the US are stressing to stop mass detention

The Ethiopian government November 2 declared a state of emergency as rebel forces from the Tigray region began approaching the capital, Addis Ababa, following a year-long war with government forces. Ethiopia’s government says it is detaining people suspected of supporting the Tigray rebels. But human rights groups including the U.N. Office of the High Commissioner

December 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Ethiopian Artist Restoring The Environment Through ‘Plant Graffiti’

Two years ago, on a trip to visit family, Jemmal Wako observed snowfall for the first time in his hometown of Kofele. As a diaspora Ethiopian now living in Vancouver, Wako couldn’t believe his eyes,  the tropical environm’ent of his youth appeared radically altered, proving that climate change had made its mark on the region. 

December 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

History

Britain rejects the return of sacred religious tablet to Ethiopia

Despite many efforts the Ethiopian government expended the British refused to return looted artifact known as tabot. The British seized the plaques after defeating Emperor Tewodros II at the Battle of Maqdala in 1868, and they are now locked away in a vault in a British museum. Ethiopia has asked for the tabots to be

December 7, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Marcus Samuelson & Maya are naming the second baby they are expecting after Ethiopia.

Marcus Samuelsson and his wife Maya, who share son Zion together, revealed that they’re expecting their second baby in a sweet announcement on Instagram on Friday Marcus Samuelsson is adding to his family! The Top Chef Family Style judge, 50, took to Instagram on Friday to reveal that he and wife Maya Haile Samuelsson are expecting their second

December 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Ethiopian Airlines gives 30 pc discount for flights to Addis

Ethiopian Airlines offers up to 30 pc discount on flights to Ethiopia from all over the world. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced a 30 percent reduction in ticket sales following a call from Ethiopians and Ethiopian friends for ‘one million people at home. The airline has announced on its social networking site a

December 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Ethiopian War

Ethiopian gov’t retakes Dessie

Ethiopia’s military this week regained control of territory previously claimed by Tigrayan rebels, a potential validation of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s decision to join soldiers to conflict-hit areas. Following with the recent liberation of many areas in Afar and Amhara region,the special operation undertook by the government enabled to clear out Gashena, a strategic area

December 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight

Entrepreneurship

Pariti has raised $2.85 million seed fund

Pariti was founded by Yacob Berhane and Wossen Ayele in 2019. This past year, CEO Yacob Berhane said the company has grown 795% and attributed this growth to the pandemic and how the African tech ecosystem has hit an inflection point, minting half a dozen unicorns within this period. Pariti is a platform that empowers

December 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight

News

Millions Could Face Hunger With Unprecedented Funding Gap In Ethiopia

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is facing a major funding shortfall over the next six months threatening its ability to meet the critical food and nutrition needs of millions of food-insecure Ethiopians and refugees. WFP has a funding gap of US 579 million to deliver life-saving food assistance and livelihood support activities to

December 6, 2021 • By Addis Insight