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Hawassa on a Second Day Strike After Ejeto Call for Protest

Businesses are partly shutdown in Hawassa, Ethiopia after a group of Sidama youth called “Ejeto” called for a strike for three days in protesting the processing delay of Sidama’s request for statehood. The group made its call through social media outlets. Following the call banks, schools, and business centers remain partially shut down. Workers of

March 14, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Dire Dawa Mayor Ibrahim Osman Resigned

In an extraordinary meeting that was held in Dire-Dawa council today, the city council accepted the resignation of its city mayor Ibrahim Osman who has been serving the city for the past four years. The city council appointed Mahdi Giire Roble as deputy mayor and will act as interim acting mayor until a replacement is

March 12, 2019 • By Eldad Damte

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French President Emanuel Marcon Visiting Ethiopia

French President Emanuel Macron arrived in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia today for a two days official visit. Ethiopian ministry of foreign affairs reported that he will be meeting President Sahle-Work Zewude and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia to discuss bilateral and regional issues to focus on the mutual benefits of the two nations. Ethiopia’s first president

March 12, 2019 • By Eldad Damte

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Eskinder Nega Town Hall Meeting Called For Addis Ababaians to Organize

A public meeting “what to do for Addis Ababa” was held in Balderas hall yesterday with the call of Journalist and Human rights activist Eskindir Nega. Thousands of residents of Addis Ababa participated in the meeting to discuss current issues on the fate of Addis Ababa under Abiy Administration.   The controversy surrounding Oromia and

March 11, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia and China Grounded 737 Boeing Max

Following the tragic crash of Ethiopian Airlines 737 Boeing Max. Both Ethiopia and China grounded the 737 Max model until further notice. Boeing is already under pressure following its second crash in just 5 months. Several airline industry experts including CNN business anchor Richard Quest defended Ethiopia airlines safety track record highlighting the success story

March 11, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Ethiopia Airlines Crushes On Route to Nairobi

This morning the official twitter account page of the Prime Minister of Ethiopia broke the news by expressing its condolences for families who lost their loved ones over Ethiopian Airline’s crush on route to Nairobi. Right after the PM Office statement Ethiopian Airlines released an official statement confirming the crash of its 737 Boeing Max

March 10, 2019 • By Addis Insight

Women

Mela: A Digital Game for Instructors to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence

A Digital Game for Instructors to combat Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Ethiopia’s Agriculture Technical Vocational Education and Training (ATVET) colleges   The first two weeks of February 2019 will go down in the history of serious game-making in Ethiopia, as a time that paved the way for an innovative avenue of contributing to

March 8, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Amhara Regional President Degu Andargachew Resigns

Amhara regional president Degu Andargachew submitted his resignation according to the Amhara Mass Media Agency the resignation was accepted by the Amhara Democracy Party. Doctor Ambachew Mekonen will be replacing Degu Andargachew. Degu Andargachew has been serving as the regional president for the past five years. During his tenure, the border issue of Wolqait with

March 8, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Abduction, Rape and Low Salary at Hawassa Industrial Park Resulted In Workers Strike

Thousand of workers in Hawassa industrial park stopped their work this morning due to lack of response to their problems low salary, unsafe working environment and being exposed to sexual abuses and abduction. The workers complained that what their wage is far below their expenses. In an interview with VoA, one of the workers said

March 7, 2019 • By Addis Insight

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Addis Ababa Administration Handed Over 51,229 Condominium Houses

In an event that was held today at Intercontinental Hotel, the Addis Ababa city administration handed over 51,229 houses through a lottery reward. From the total of 51,229 houses, 32,653 houses were 20/80 saving package while 18,576 houses were 40/60 houses. The 20/80 housing package included 1248 studio houses, 18,823 one bedroom, 7127 two bedroom

March 6, 2019 • By Addis Insight