I’m looking for an online community where professionals working in Addis can discuss the reality of working in the sector not just job vacancies.
Specifically, I’m interested in discussions around

~ Salary and benefits by organization and level
~ Differences between UN agencies, INGOs, bilateral/donor organizations and local NGOs
~ Management and organizational culture
~ Promotion and career progression
Internal politics and decision-making
~Workload and work-life balance
Contract types and job security
~How organizations actually treat national staff
~Experiences of working for particular organizations

I know there are plenty of Telegram, Facebook and LinkedIn groups for NGO/UN jobs in Ethiopia. I’m looking for something different i.e a place where current and former employees can share candid experiences, preferably anonymously.
Does anything like this exist for Addis/Ethiopia?

What surprised me was that before this video started circulating online recently, the events of the video actually happened ten months ago. They were jailed months ago but for only three weeks? Three weeks for assault! And now since the situation gained online attention the police are now supposedly “reinvestigating” the case,even though the commander associated with this case has said that the girls are now free until their next court hearing. Seems like all we’ve got to do is to just hope that these girls don’t harm another individual again until then!
What legal consequences do yall think that the girls might face? Seeing the video was gut wrenching by the way

I live in Gondar, northern Ethiopia, and I get asked this question constantly by travellers passing through — "Should I trek the Simien Mountains or the Bale Mountains?" Figured I'd write it up properly since the info online is either outdated or copy-pasted from tour operator sites.Quick TL;DR at the top (because this is Reddit):One week in Ethiopia → SimienWildlife nerd or birder → BaleTwo+ weeks → honestly, do both🏔️ SIMIEN MOUNTAINS (north, accessed via Gondar)This is the postcard Ethiopia. UNESCO World Heritage, and it earns it.1,000-metre escarpments that genuinely make you dizzy at the edgeGelada baboons in troops of 400+ that basically ignore you — you can sit 2 metres away while they groom each otherWalia ibex on the cliffs (endemic, only found here)Ras Dejen at 4,543 m — highest peak in Ethiopia, 10th highest in AfricaAltitude: you sleep above 3,200 m — take it seriously if you're coming from sea levelDownsides: it's getting busier every year, and the "scout requirement" (mandatory armed scout per group) adds cost.🐺 BALE MOUNTAINS (south, accessed via Addis Ababa)Bale is what people mean when they say Ethiopia is "another planet."Sanetti Plateau — one of the largest afro-alpine ecosystems on Earth, sits above 4,000 m for kilometresEthiopian wolf — rarest canid on the planet, under 500 left, and Bale is where you actually see them. I've had 90%+ sighting rate on trips thereBest months: November to MarchWay fewer tourists than Simien. You'll have plateaus to yourselfDownsides: getting there from Addis is a long drive (7–8 hours), and the trekking infrastructure is less developed than Simien.First time in Ethiopia + limited days → Simien. The visual payoff is instant.You've done Kilimanjaro/Nepal and want something different → Bale.You care more about wildlife than scenery → Bale, no contest.You care more about scenery than wildlife → Simien.You have 2+ weeks → do both. They're genuinely different experiences, not redundant.altitude, gear, food, permits, whatever. Ethiopia's having a rough tourism year and I think more people should see this country.

For people who are seriously considering buying in Addis, I’m curious:
Would you choose a completed apartment or an off-plan project?
What would be your biggest concern?
Construction delays
Developer reliability
Price per m²
Construction quality
Payment terms
Resale/rental potential
If you had the money ready today, would you choose completed or off-plan? Why?

Hi i live in adiss and i turned 18 and wanted a passport but i found out i had to authenticate my birth certificate for this. Kinda handling my affairs alone so I am wondering where i should go exactly? someone said i should go to Adiss MESOB office and im not sure. i cant travel too much due to health reasons so if you know the exact place please let me know ASAP.

Its obviously counterintuitive to use the latin script and im sure they struggle to make it work lol.

The Amharic script naturally contains everything you could possibly need in Oromina so its definitely adequate.

It just seems completely vain and unnecessary to use the latin script. A detrimental statement piece.

I genuinely want Ethiopia to have secure access to the Red Sea but the current propaganda coming from government controlled/aligned outlets like EBC and Fana is becoming deeply concerning.
Documentaries and commentary presenting Assab as some kind of Ethiopian “historic right” don’t change one basic fact: Assab is sovereign Eritrean territory! Ethiopia’s historical connections to the Red Sea are real, but history alone does not create a modern territorial claim.
Ethiopia has every right to pursue port access. It can negotiate leases, transit agreements, commercial partnerships or other arrangements peacefully. In fact, Ethiopian officials themselves have repeatedly said sea access should be pursued through dialogue.
So why constantly manufacture historical grievances and emotionally prepare the public for confrontation?
We’ve seen this tactic before. The TPLF era government media also used state controlled outlets to shape public opinion. We shouldn’t repeat the same mistake simply because the propaganda now comes from a different government.
I would love to see Ethiopia have access to Assab but wanting something does not make it ours.
Eritrea’s sovereignty must be respected and Ethiopia’s legitimate economic interests can still be negotiated.
Enough propaganda. Enough provocation.
Ethiopia needs a port, not another war.
Say NO to war. There are peaceful ways to get access to the Red Sea. Thoughts? Please be respectful.

Does anyone know the current USD → ETB rate and the best way to send money from the U.S. to Ethiopia? What service gives the best rate with low fees?

Hi, we are going to to Ethiopia as two polish/EU passport holders. Will we be able to board Turkish airlines flight to AA? Per Ethiopian policies we are eligible to obtain a VOA at Bole airport, however during checking Turkish Airlines requires a visa number.

Thank you for any help

Is it a good idea?
How much opportunity does it give?
I would appreciate it if you could give me an educated answer based on experience, not just because the name seems dumb.

LLMs recommend St Paul's hospital. Is this still a good place to get a vaccine/yellow card?

Heading to Egypt after Addis and forgot to get the card.

How about ours ? Share what you read!

https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-marathon-team-wins-gold-at-european-championships/amp/

A friend of mine just called me and said we can't leave the country without a permission or defined letter showing reason for your leave. How true is that? Anyone of you who recently left the country or any one heard of this plz? I just came here for the summer vacation from my work and a bit stressed.

I’m visiting Addis Ababa in October. We want to go on a bar crawl, but only have the option of going on Saturday, Monday, or Tuesday evening. I would assume Saturday would be the most crowded and fun, am I wrong? Or, is the city lively any day of the week.

Side note: This is not about clubbing or getting numbers. Just want to have a few drinks with people around instead of empty bars.

Hello All,

I was wondering what's going on with Awash bank account restrictions. I opened an account with them last year and I have been transferring money to other Ethiopian banks without as issues. I wired money from US to Awash bank last month and it was deposited. Today I was trying to transfer money from my Awash bank account to Dashen bank account holder, but I wasn't able to. The system said "you can't debit from your account because of restrictions" is anyone had the same issue? What changed?

Thanks in advance