PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

The Speech of the Nobel Winning Prime Minister Incited Anger

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed made a press release on Sunday concerning the violence in Oromia, Harar, and Dire Dawa areas weeks ago. The speech of the Nobel winner has become a hot issue in social media just after its live transmission on state Television.   The premier on his press release talked about those

November 4, 2019 • By Eldad Damte

Entrepreneurship

Fast Track Tech Africa Initiative Launched in Ethiopia

Ethiopia has set on a journey with the ambition to become Africa’s next startup hub. With its strong demographics and fast-growing economy, the country has been restoring its government policies and rallying digital entrepreneurs. However, they are still many challenges preventing the tech sector from contributing to its full potential to growth and development, in

November 4, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Sayat Demissie’s new single እስክሽር

From its melancholic tone to its hunted visuals, it is clear that this is a Labor of love. While most music videos nowadays rely on being glossy, እስክሽር’s video moves in tandem with its music to create something that is original and rich in detail. This new music video was released after a long hiatus

November 2, 2019 • By Addis Tesfu

Africa News

The U.S Called a Meeting to Mediate Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Negotiation

The United States has made a move to mediate the negotiation over the Great Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) by calling a meeting on Nov.6. Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt are invited to attend the meeting in Washington, USA.   According to the VoA report, the US administration called the meeting to mediate over the huge dam,

October 30, 2019 • By Eldad Damte

Opinion

The Request of FULL STOP

By: Abdiaziz Ali   Somali saying goes  – Dagaal Wiil baa ku Dhinta ee wiil kuma Dhaso! In English – War Does not Give you a Child but only Takes one Away!   The conflict between Afar and Somali regional states is not new to the eyes and ears of everyone who cares and concerns

October 28, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

About Fifty-Percent of IDPs in Ethiopia Returned Home–IOM Ethiopia

About fifty percent of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ethiopia have returned to their homes. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) Ethiopia, in its first-ever national assessment report, revealed the number of IDPs in the country and their condition.   The Ethiopian government has endorsed IOM’s inaugural National Displacement Report for Ethiopia this week. The

October 25, 2019 • By Eldad Damte

Women

Hawi Belete: a compassionate persona

Hawi Belete, a wonderful mother of two, a humanitarian, but most of all, a compassionate woman who once courageously decided to open her own nursing home. A heroine who has ever since helped, and continues to improve, many unfortunate people with different needs at her center for seniors. Her welcoming smile invited us into her home.

October 24, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

Protest Erupted in Ethiopia After the Government Pulled in Jawar Mohamed’s Security Detail

Protests erupted in some parts of Oromia, following Jawar Mohamed posted a message on social media that his security detail pulled in last night. Jawar Mohammed Oromo Media Network Director-General wrote a statement on social media that his security assigned by the government was ordered to back off in the middle of the night.  

October 23, 2019 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Key Points from the Prime Minister’s Speech at the Parliament

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed appeared today at the House of People’s Representatives parliament to answer questions of the members on different topics.   About Election 2020   The prime minister was asked about the safety and fairness of the upcoming election because insecurities in the country and disagreement between leading and opposition parties on

October 22, 2019 • By Eldad Damte

Culture

The First Lalibela Arts and Handicraft Festival to be held in Lalibela, Ethiopia

Lalibela, a town hosting the renowned rock-hewn churches, will be hosting the first-ever Art and Handicraft Festival that is aimed at diversifying its tourism offerings. To be held between October 26 and 27, 2019, the Festival will see more than 20 artisans exhibiting diversified portfolios of products ranging from paintings to leather products, and from

October 21, 2019 • By Addis Insight