Opinion

If You Stole Alone You Shall Be Prosecuted Alone

The purpose of this blog is to see when selective investigation and persecution is legitimate and when it becomes in contravention with the rule of law and order. I must confess at the outset that I am neither a political scientist nor a lawyer. Nonetheless, that does not stop me from jumping into matters legal

November 27, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Expected to Visit Dire-dawa

Reliable sources close to gov’t officials indicates that high delegates lead by Abiy Ahmed are expected to visit Dire-dawa to officially launch the industrial park based in Malka Jabatu of Dire-dawa. Dire-dawa Industrial Park construction has been finalized where the land area it cover-up is said is about 3000 ha. This project will likely create

November 26, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Betty G Won Album of The Year at Afrima Music Award

Betty G, Ethiopia’s artist becomes the first Ethiopian to win Album of The Year at Afrima Music Award. The artist was amongst the top nominees with six nominations including, Album of the Year (for Wegegta, June 2018); Artiste of the Year; Best Artiste in African Jazz; Best Artiste in African Rock; Revelation of the African

November 25, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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How Ethiopia Can Repatriate Billions of Looted Dollars

In a 1991 letter to President Meles that was sent through the Ethiopian Embassy, I rang a warning bell: “The political seduction of the law and the economy begets a bastardized system with no rational foundation in either economic, political or judicial logic. Consequently, kleptocracy (government by armed looters) becomes the most dominant form of

November 24, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

The Rise and Fall of Jawar Mohammed

Koki Abesolome  The Oromo people had legitimate political and historical grievances. Sadly, they were unable to organize a political party that could articulated their grievances and formulate a clear vision with a winning strategy. The OLF was led by individuals who were busy fabricating false narratives and marrying it with a self-defeating, if not embarrassing,

November 23, 2018 • By Koki Abesolome

Opinion

The Americanization of Dr Abiy Ahmed Administration

 By- Abel Asrat  It has been almost 9 months since PM Abiy took office and throughout these time we have seen a wave of change at a pace we can’t even cope. Aside from the cabinet reshuffling, policy changes, reconciliation, and Sunday holy rituals lots of people seem not to notice the resemblance of Abiy in

November 23, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Major Reforms on Business Licensing and Registration

Minimum Capital Requirement One of the important changes introduced by the new business registration and licensing proclamation (No.980/2016) is the total abolition of the requirement of minimum capital for private limited companies. This no more part of the requirements for registration and licensing under the proclamation, regulations, and directives issued. This means that the 15,000

November 22, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

Ethiopian Feminism, A Critique

By  Rihana Nesrudin Attempting to provide counter-arguments against any idea of mainstream feminism, let alone an actual critique, quickly gets one labeled as ignorant and intellectually backward. So to avoid such knee-jerk reactions, I’ll start by stating that I strongly believe in the equality of the sexes and in the necessity of providing equal opportunities for

November 22, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Birtukan Mideksa Likely to Become The Next Electoral Board Director

Breaking  Birtukan Mideksa becomes the electoral board chair after the house of people representatives approved her nomination. She was sworn in by the newly elected Supreme Court President Meaza Ashenafi. While introducing his nominee PM Abiy Ahmed was also asked several questions ranging from Birtukan citizenship to her political affiliation. In his response, the Prime

November 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Ermias Amelega Bringing Alibaba to Ethiopia

In an exclusive interview with JTV that was aired for the past three weeks, Ermias gave a deeper insight ranging from his business, lifestyle to the ups and downs of doing business in Ethiopia. Even though most of his conversation with JTV focused on his past Ermias also shared his upcoming projects. Business tycoon Ermias

November 21, 2018 • By Addis Insight