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The Shady Hookah Businesses In Addis

  By Eliana There are several Shisha {hookah} beneficiaries in Ethiopia and their demand is catered by several small houses that provide hookah and Khat in various parts of the city. Lounges and bars serving shisha or hookah to their customers are flourishing despite efforts by the government to crack down on such spots. The

December 20, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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EAGLE HILLS ABU DHABI EXPANDS TO ETHIOPIA WITH THE LAUNCH OF “LA GARE”

La Gare represents the dynamic downtown of Addis Ababa, boasting one of the largest mixed-use developments in Ethiopia with over 4,000 residences 360,000 sqm masterplan provides a unique lifestyle, hospitality, retail, commercial and leisure offering within a single integrated community in the centre of Addis Ababa Project consolidates Eagle Hills’ mission of developing integrated communities

November 19, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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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

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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

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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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Addis Welcomes Activist Tamagne Beyene and Journalist Fisseha Tegegn

Tamagn Beyene, known for his profound performance in Theatrical arts and later on for his involvement in Human Rights Activist finally arrived in his hometown along the very valued Journalist Fisseha Tegene. Tamagn was known for his way delivering different performances at the National theaters. His colleagues and other artists also pay their admiration for

September 1, 2018 • By Addis Insight

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No More Ethnicity Tag On Addis Ababaian’s Kebelle ID

Addis Ababa city administration is introducing a new residence ID by changing the current ID procedure that requires residents to fill out their ethnicity. The city is also transforming its ID issuing process from manual to a digital system. As a result, the residence will be issued a new ID by using their fingerprint. The

August 29, 2018 • By Addis Insight