Diaspora

Five NGOs Obtain 5.9Mill from Diaspora Trust Fund

The Ethiopian Diaspora Trust Fund (EDTF) has released the first funds for five projects amounting to 5.9 million birr. The funding, which will be made in four installments, was awarded to NGOs that work with children improving the learning environment, hygiene and sanitation, and focusing on special education, persons with disabilities, and promotion of safe

August 17, 2020 • By Kaleab Girma

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Social Media Age Envelops Ethiopian Marketing Sector

When Mekdes Mulugeta opened her first social media account, back in high school, she never thought she would become a social media star a few years down the line. “Everybody in my school had a Facebook account, and I used the platform to chat with friends and family,” said Mekdes, a final year architecture student.

August 14, 2020 • By Kaleab Girma

COVID-19

Addis to Host Televised Virtual Music Concert

Addis Ababa City Mayor Office in collaboration with the Ethiopian Musical Sector’s Association Union (EMSAU) has planned to host a virtual concert to be aired on three TV channels including the State TV on Sunday, August 23. The hosts notified that in addition to the state TV Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation, the concert will be aired

August 14, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

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Addis Ababa Resumes Sale of Immovable Properties

The Federal Documents Authentication and Registration Agency (DARA) has resumed authenticating and registering contracts related to the sale of immovable properties today, August 13, 2020. The Agency had stopped the service since June 24, 2020, as the Novel Coronavirus increased in the country. People who have entered into a sale of immovable contracts in the

August 13, 2020 • By Kaleab Girma

COVID-19

City Receives 10 Million Birr Worth Oxygen Supply Electrical Machine For COVID-19 Patients

Addis Ababa City Administration has received 100 electrical oxygen extractor machines from Bamacon Engineering PLC, a construction firm in Addis Ababa. Engineer Takele Uma, mayor of Addis Ababa received the donation in a handover event at the mayor’s office compound on Wednesday, August 12. Mayor Takele Uma thanked BamaCon PLC for the machines which he

August 13, 2020 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian American Professor Receives Highest American Presidential Academic Award 

The United States President Donald Trump announced on August 3, 2020, that the Ethiopian American Professor at Savannah State University Mulatu Lemma (Ph. D.) was one of the recipients of this year’s Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Mentoring (PAESMEM). The award presented by the White House honors high achievers in teaching science,

August 11, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

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Ministry Digitizes Services, Joins E-service Platform

The Ministry of Labor & Social Affairs has digitized its services, joining the Ethiopian e-Services portal, a government platform for online services. The Ministry took ten of its services online, including registration of trade unions and their leaders, amendment of bylaw registration, collective agreement registration and issuance of competency certificate for occupational safety and health consultancy.

August 11, 2020 • By Kaleab Girma

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Jawar, Bekele Request for Withdrawal of Presiding Judge

The Oromo Federalist Congress (OFC) leaders Jawar Mohammed and Bekele Gerba, along with 12 other accused individuals, have requested the withdrawal of the judge who is presiding over their case. The accused submitted their seven-page request, today when the court was ready to hear witnesses in a pre-trial hearing at Lideta Federal First Instance Court.

August 10, 2020 • By Addis Insight

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Multiple People Dead and Injured in Wolaita As The Military Detains Zone Administration

Wolaita, a zone in the Southern region of Ethiopia, struck with instability as the military detained the zone administration on Sunday, August 9, 2020 afternoon while they were having a meeting. According to local reports, two people died, more than 15 were injured, in Boditi, a town in Wolaita, while businesses, transportations, and regular activities

August 10, 2020 • By Addis Insight

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PP Oromia Suspended Lemma Megeresa and Others

PP Oromia which was in session for the past two days in assessing and evaluating the performance of its region ended up with the suspension of three of its higher officials. The party wing suspended Lema Megersa,Milkessa Midhaga and Tayiba Hasan while giving warning to some other officials. The story is developing

August 9, 2020 • By Addis Insight