PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

40 Arrested In a Major Crackdown On METEC and Intelligence Officials

Ethiopia’s government arrested more than 40 senior and junior officials from METEC (Metals and Engineering Corporation) and Intelligence agency. The arrest took place after the officials were invited to attend a meeting on November 09 at the former Imperial Hotel building which is currently owned by METEC and renamed to Amoraw Building. So far there

November 10, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

A Joint Statement from the Leaders of Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea.

The leaders of Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, President Mohammed Abdullahi Mahmud Faramjo and President Isaias Afeworki held a series of consultations in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia on November 9-10,2018. The three sides stressed that this, their second meeting in as many months, highlights the historic transformation towards peace and integration in the

November 10, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Health

Dr. Lia Tadesse Appointed as State Minister

Dr Lia Tadesse has been appointed as state minister of Health for the Federal Republic of Ethiopia. Prior to her appointment Dr. Liya Tadesse has worked at Saint Paul Hospital as Chief Executive Officer. During her tenure Dr. Lia Tadesse was celebrated for her transformational leadership she has shown at Saint Paul. The update of

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Ethiopian, Eritrean and Somali American Among Winners of This Year Midterm Election

Yesterday history was made in the US mid-term election in which the country elected its first Somali-Muslim-American to Congress. Not only that Democrats regain control of the house with over 222 seats which is a great news for immigrants that feel threatened by Trump rhetoric. Just a day before the midterm election we published a

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Opinion

WHAT ABIY AHMED MUST DO NEXT

By Kebour Ghenna Fast forward ten years, I hope to tell my granddaughter thatonce upon a time, Ethiopia appeared headed for a bloodbath. Many believed thatethnic extremism would capture the day and that the country was destined forviolent chaos. In the end, Abye Ahmed and Team Lema’s visionary leadershipproved them wrong. Jumping back to 2018,

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki to Visit Amhara Region

Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki will make his third visit to Ethiopia in less than 6 months since the two countries smoothed their relation. According to Fana BC this time the President will be specifically heading to Amhara region on Friday following the regional government invitation to visit historic towns of Gondar and Bahir Dar.  The

November 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Uncategorized

I Eat Once a Day- Ermias Amelga

Whenever one thinks of business people in Ethiopia there is always one person that comes to mind, Ermias Amelega.  Ever since he relocated to Ethiopia from the US he has been a prominent figure in promoting new business ideas in the country. In an exclusive interview with Jossy In The House from JTV, Ermias Amelega

November 6, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Office of The Prime Minister of Ethiopia Appointed Billene Seyoum As Its Press Secretary

The office of the prime minister of Ethiopia gave its first press briefing to local and international media in Ethiopia for the very first time after being restructured under Press Secretary. The Prime Minister appointed prominent women rights advocate, author, and poet Billene Seyoum as its first press secretary. During her first Q&A with journalists,

November 5, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Why This Year’s Midterm Election Matter to Ethiopians In America

On Nov 6, 2018, Americans will go to polls to cast their vote for their favorite candidate to represent them in the senate and congress. According to major news outlets, this year’s midterm election is one of the tensest, contested and most invested midterm elections in US history. Each voter’s demography has its own reasoning

November 5, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Fitsum Arega Redefined The Way Ethiopia Government Officials Communicate With The Public

There was this joke that sums up the addiction of Ethiopians on social media ever since PM Abiy Ahmed took office. The popular joke was also illustrated by a comic satire start up called Allu. In the cartoon, there is a guy inside a shower browsing his phone while holding umbrella because he can’t cope

November 5, 2018 • By Addis Insight