Business

World Bank President to Visit Ethiopia

Ajay Banga, the new president of the World Bank, will pay an official visit to Ethiopia from July 31 to August 1. During his visit, Banga is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, Finance Minister Ahmed Shide, and National Bank Governor Mamo Mehretu. He will also meet with African Union Commission Chairman Musa

July 28, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Ethiopia Seeks Port Access Through Negotiations and Force

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has announced that the Ethiopian government is exploring all options to secure a port for the country, including negotiation, “give and take,” and force. In a meeting with investors and businessmen on Thursday, Abiy said that Ethiopia’s current port costs are unsustainable, and that the country must

July 21, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopia Passes New Law to Protect Classified Government Information

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers Approves 4 Draft Bills The Council of Ministers of Ethiopia has approved four draft bills, including a bill to regulate the management and use of classified government information, a security and information technology products certification and control bill, a draft bill on the Ethiopian Capital Market Authority Staff Management Draft Regulation,

July 19, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Best Western Premier Dynasty Hotel: A 1.3 Billion Birr Addition to Ethiopia’s Hospitality Industry

The Best Western Premier Dynasty Hotel, which cost 1.3 billion birr to build, was inaugurated on July 15, 2023. It is one of three Best Western Hotels and Resorts in Ethiopia. The hotel took seven years to build and covers an area of 1000 sq.m. with a G+10 structure and 3 basements, including 2 floors

July 16, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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The Closed Door: Patriarch Abune Mathias’ Unsuccessful Attempt at Dialogue in Tigray

The Peace Envoy, led by His Holiness Abune Mathias, Patriarch of Ethiopia, has returned to Addis Ababa. The Holy Patriarch and members of the Peace Mission were welcomed by the President of the Tigray Region Provisional Administration. It will be remembered that, according to the decision of the Holy Synod, they provided support of 20

July 11, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Press Release

Worldwide Ethiopian Diaspora Open Letter to Dr. Abiy Ahmed, Prime Minister of Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. March 8, 2023, Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali, The Ethiopian Diaspora has supported you and your administration in our hope for a generational transformation in Ethiopia. The Diaspora has also been a critical catalyst in sending much-needed remittance, direct investments, funds to save lives and alleviate the suffering caused by drought and conflict,

March 8, 2023 • By Addis Insight

News

Borana pastoralist struggling to survive under the recurrent drought in Ethiopia

by Sintayehu Alemayehu and Sintayehu Workeneh (PhD) Ethiopia is a home of about 15 million pastoralists and is ranked 5th in the world. Oromia region is one of the regions in Ethiopia with a large number of pastoral and agro-pastoral communities. Most of the communities in zone are pastoralist and agro-pastoralist, and therefore, are reliant

February 22, 2023 • By Addis Insight

Business

Yemeni Airlines Resumes Flights to Addis Ababa After Years of Interruption

Yemeni Airlines launched on Wednesday, February 15, its flights to Addis Ababa, after an interruption that has lasted for several years. Yemeni will have its flights every Wednesday and Friday of every week, within the framework of its itinerary and airlines. The reopening of Yemeni flights to Addis Ababa comes among the successes, achievements, understandings,

February 15, 2023 • By Addis Insight

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Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flights Between Addis Ababa and Mekelle

Ethiopian Airlines has announced the resumption of regular flights between Addis Ababa and Mekelle, following the peace agreement between the federal government and the TPLF. Aviation workers have assured the airline that Mekelle Airport is in good condition for flights, and the company will operate a single flight per day in response to customer demand.

December 27, 2022 • By Addis Insight

Business

Addis Ababa City Administration to handover, 24,491 condominiums of 40/60 and 20/80

A total of 24,491 condominium houses will be drawn tomorrow in the third round of 40/60 and 20/80 condominiums in Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa City Administration Mayor Adanech Abebe made a statement on the lottery. The mayor stated that 79,794 registrants will be included in the lottery. Out of the 20/80 enrollees who have been

July 6, 2022 • By Addis Insight