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Lelisa Desisa Wins New York City Marathon

Ethiopia’s Lelisa Desisa won New York City Marathon defeating defending champion Geoffrey Kamworor. Lelisa finished his race in 2 hours 5 minutes and 59 seconds. While Shura Kitata of Ethiopia finished second with 2 hours 6 minutes and one second.  The men run was dominated by Ethiopia while 5 USA runners made it to the

November 4, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Crowd Waited 13 Years To Hear Teddy Afro Perform His Hit Song “Yasteserial”

It was not an ordinary concert. Teddy Afro has passed the test of time to perform on this stage. In 2005 Teddy Afro released his all-time controversial and most favored album Jah-Yasteserial. Ever since then the artist was under a microscope watch by every group that either support him or oppose him. Unlike many other artists,

November 4, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia’s Freedom Icon Birtukan Mideksa to Return to Ethiopia

Following an invitation extended by PM Dr. Abiy’s Administration, former federal judge, activist and politician Birtukan Mideksa is to arrive in Addis Ababa next week. Birtukan Mideksa was among the founders and chairwomen of Andinet Party (CUD). Birtukan first entry to politics began right after her decision as a court judge was violated by security

November 3, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Entertainment & Arts

Artist Tewodros Teshome Refuses To Transfer 70,000 USD Fund Raised for Artist Fikadu Teklemariam

Artist Tewodros Teshome refused to transfer a 70,000 USD that was fundraised through a GoFundMe account to cover medical expenses of the late artist Fikadu Tekelemariam. Before his passing a GoFundMe account was set up by Artist Tewodros Teshome for the renowned theater and film actor because he had suffered a kidney failure and was advised

November 3, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Africa News

Ethiopia Launched Visa On Arrival For African Countries

In an official ceremony attended by several African Ambassador and key Ethiopian government officials, the country has formally launched its visa on arrival service for all citizens from Africa. During the ceremony African Union chairperson Musa Faqi expressed his delight mentioning the importance of the decision in strengthening Panafricanism. Musa Faqi also extended his gratification

November 2, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Women

How The World Reacted To Meaza Ashenafi’s Appointment

The appointment of Ethiopia’s first supreme court president took social media by storm. Before the euphoria with the newly elected President fades PM Abiy added another appointment that surely affirmed his commitment to empower women. His appointment was welcomed as a good news by authors,politicians,activists and celebrities around the world.   Former US Ambassador to the

November 1, 2018 • By Addis Insight

Women

Ethiopia Appoints Meaza Ashenafi As Its First Woman Supreme Court President

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed appointed Meaza Ashenafi as Ethiopia’s first woman supreme president. The appointment came right after the PM speech in Germany were he told several Ethiopians’ that his reform in empowering women will also reach to the justice system. Meaza Ashenafi who is the founder of Ethiopia Women Lawyers Association (EWLA) in 1995

November 1, 2018 • By Addis Insight

PM Dr. Abiy Ahmed

New Year With New Faces but Old Party

The year 2010 in Ethiopia calendar has been a remarkable year in the history of Ethiopian politics. The transformation of the country politics landscape was significant in a way that no political pundits can nearly predict the direction the country was heading. The change was so significant people even start referring the status of last

September 7, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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The Curious Case of Anbessa Gebi Lions

Just last week Addis Ababa deputy mayor Takelle Uma Banti fired Addis Ababa’s Lion Park (አንበሳ ግቢ) Administrator Doctor Mussie Kiflom. The firing came right after the mayor’s visit to witness the condition of the animals kept at the park following an allegation of mismanagement by the park administrators. I visited the famed Anbesa Gibi

September 4, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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Jawar Mohammed Rejects Tamagn Beyene Call For Unity

On Sunday more than 20,000 people gathered at Millenium Hall to welcome activist and artist Tamagn Beyene. In his first address to the public since his arrival activist, Tamagn Beyene extended his hand to prominent Oromo activist Jawar Mohammed. It was a rare scene when activist Tamagn publicly request for activist Jawar Mohammed to join

September 3, 2018 • By Addis Insight