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Ethiopia Secured its National Interest During Nile Dam Negotiation in DC

Ethiopia Secured its National Interest During Nile Dam Negotiation in D   The foreign ministers and water ministers of Ethiopia and Egypt meeting in Washington DC concluded on Wednesday. Reports suggest that the discussion was fruitful.   Foreign minister Gedu Andargachew and Dr.Sileshi Bekele minister of Water, Irrigation, and Energy had a press release from

January 17, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

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More Than 35 Thousand University Students Withdrawn Because of Security Risks

A committee to investigate challenges in Ethiopian higher education institutions reported that more than 35 thousand students had drawn back from school. The committee had investigated 22 universities in the country. Political, social, and economic situations of students and the school communities were part of the investigation.   Violence, destruction of properties, and the death

January 16, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

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Electoral Board of Ethiopia Announces Unconfirmed Schedule for Election 2020

The National Electoral Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) on Wednesday proposed August 16 for the general election. Stakeholders of the election discussed on the draft schedule presented by Birtukan Midekssa, the chair of the electoral board.   Election 2020 is one of the most debated issues in Ethiopia. Some politicians and parties had been proposing to

January 15, 2020 • By Addis Insight

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The OLF Seized University Students For a Month In Western Ethiopia

The families of students of Dembi Dolo University, kidnapped by an armed group in western Ethiopia, said that they hadn’t heard anything about their children. But the government said last week that 21 students were released. The students have been in the hands of the armed group since November 2019.   A  social media notice

January 14, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

Africa News

Abiy’s Visit in Three African Countries: Was it a Success?

Prime minister Abiy Ahmed has returned home today after a week-long visit in three African countries. His stay in Guinea Conakry, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa for the past six days was filled with honor, agreement, and serious discussions.   The Republic of Guinea, the West African country, was Abiy’s first destination on 7 January.

January 13, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

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Prime Minister Abiy Responded to Trump’s Nobel Peace Prize Claim

Prime minister Abiy Ahmed during his official visit in South Africa given a reply to the US president’s claim of the Nobel peace prize. When he was asked his thoughts about Trump’s objection, the PM said that it should be forwarded to the Nobel committee.   Last week the US president during his rally campaign

January 13, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

Entertainment & Arts

Haddinqo: Same string…new sound

A fresh new wave of musical fusion & experimenting is emerging in the Ethiopian musical air restored to it. The ‘Masinqo’ – a single-stringed bowed lute – has been played in a slower & mostly melancholic way until recently. One of the few musicians able to revolutionize the way people approach The ‘Masinqo’ by leading

January 10, 2020 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

The Nile Dam Negotiation Failed Because of Egypt’s Unexpected Deal

The final technical GERD negotiation ended with disagreement. Sileshi Bekele Water, Irrigation and Energy Minister of Ethiopia said that it was unsuccessful because of Egypt’s unexpected deal.   The minister said that it looks like the Egypt team came to Addis Ababa, deciding to disagree. ‘We have observed that there was an attitude from the

January 10, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

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An Agreement Signed to Help Millions of Ethiopian Farmers

Ethiopia and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) signed a $300 million agreement to increase access to financial services in rural areas of Ethiopia. The program benefits regions endangered by climate change. According to the release of IFAD, the program reaches 13million most vulnerable farmers ‘to increase and diversify their incomes,’ to provide access

January 9, 2020 • By Eldad Damte

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Addis Ababa Hosted the Final GERD Negotiation Meeting

The water ministers of Sudan and Egypt arrived on Tuesday in Addis Ababa to attend the final and the fourth technical meeting on GERED negotiation. Representatives of the US and the World Bank also participated in the meeting having an observer role.   According to reports, the two days meeting focuses on filling and operating

January 8, 2020 • By Eldad Damte