Politics

Ethiopia’s Corridor Development Project: Progress or Human Rights Catastrophe?

April 2025 As Ethiopia pushes forward with its ambitious Corridor Development Project (CDP), a sweeping urban transformation initiative meant to modernize 58 cities, it is facing serious accusations of human rights abuses. Amnesty International, in its damning report titled “Ethiopia: Federal Government Must Pause the Corridor Development Project and End Forced Evictions” (Index AFR 25/9098/2025,

April 16, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

French Embassy Announces First Winners of the “Habesha Creative Lab”

The French Embassy has revealed the 14 inaugural winners of the Habesha Creative Lab, a program launched under the Ethio-French Touch initiative to support Ethiopia’s cultural and digital creative industries. The Habesha Creative Lab, set to officially open on May 24, 2025, at the Alliance Ethio-Française, provides support to entrepreneurs working in: Support Offered to

April 16, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

U.S. State Department Plans to Close Embassy in Eritrea Amid Global Diplomatic Restructuring

An internal State Department memo obtained by The New York Times reveals that the United States is preparing to close its embassy in Eritrea as part of a broader restructuring of its diplomatic presence worldwide. The proposed changes, which include the closure of 10 embassies and 17 consulates, are part of an effort by the

April 16, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Culture

Addis Ababa University Village: Long-Term Urban Development Project Launched

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — A large-scale development initiative known as the “Addis Ababa University Village” has been officially announced, marking the beginning of a ten-year project that aims to transform a key area of the capital into a center for education, research, tourism, and community life. According to the Ethiopian Press Agency (EPA), the project

April 16, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Venture Meda: Job Creation through Incubation and acceleration in Ethiopia.

Venture Meda, a transformative initiative launched in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, and iceaddis, continues its mission to foster job creation and economic growth in Ethiopia. Through innovative incubation and acceleration programs, Venture Meda is set to create sustainable job opportunities by supporting young entrepreneurs and expanding digital entrepreneurship

April 15, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Elon Musk Announces Starlink Launch in Somalia, Marking a New Era for African Connectivity

On April 13, 2025, Elon Musk tweeted a short but impactful message: “Starlink in Somalia.” The announcement marked the official launch of Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, in the East African nation—opening a new chapter in the country’s access to reliable, high-speed internet. The entry of Starlink into Somalia follows years of effort to expand

April 13, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Awash Bank Secures Over $498 Million in Foreign Exchange for Over 2,200 Customers

Awash Bank Secures Over $498 Million in Foreign Exchange for Over 2,200 Customers Amid Ethiopia’s Currency Challenges Addis Ababa, March 27, 2017 (FM C) — Awash Bank has taken a leading role in addressing Ethiopia’s ongoing foreign exchange shortage, securing over $498 million in foreign exchange for its customers during the first quarter of 2017.

April 5, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia Secures Debt Restructuring Deal, Extends Payment Deadlines

Ethiopia’s official creditors are nearing the completion of a debt restructuring agreement that will extend payment deadlines, but will not involve any reduction of the country’s outstanding debt, as confirmed by William Roos, co-chair of the Official Creditor Committee (OCC). Following its default in December 2023, Ethiopia reached a preliminary deal in March with its

April 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

Commercial Bank of Ethiopia Disburses $122.5 Million to Customers to Support Import Trade

Addis Ababa, March 26, 2017 – The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has announced the disbursement of $122.5 million in foreign exchange to its customers to support the country’s import trade. This move is part of the bank’s ongoing efforts to ensure the smooth functioning of Ethiopia’s foreign exchange market and to meet the increasing

April 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight

Business

The 2025 Billionaires Breakdown: Tech Titans, Finance Moguls, and the Sectors Shaping Global Wealth

The 2025 Forbes World’s Billionaires List, published on April 1, 2025, provides a comprehensive overview of global wealth, identifying 3,028 billionaires with a collective net worth of $16.1 trillion. This marks a significant increase from 2024, with 247 more billionaires and a $2 trillion rise in total wealth. Below is an in-depth breakdown of the

April 4, 2025 • By Addis Insight