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Ministry of Finance (MoF) plans to issue 73.23 billion birr in one-year Treasury Bills (T-Bills) as part of a total 133.97 billion birr issuance programme scheduled for the second quarter of the 2019 EFY, according to the Ministry’s…
Ethiopia’s foreign exchange auction recorded stronger demand in October, with bids exceeding the amount offered by the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), reversing the undersubscription recorded in the previous auction in September. The…
Ethiopia is experiencing one of the most remarkable agricultural booms on the continent: the country’s wheat production has more than tripled over the past twenty years and continues to break records. However, a rapidly growing population…
China Southern Airlines has launched a new air route connecting Guangzhou and Addis Ababa, providing a direct air link between Ethiopia and one of China’s major commercial and manufacturing centres. The airline’s inaugural flight, CZ8095,…
Ethiopia’s per capita air travel is projected to increase by 150 percent over the next two decades, while the country’s origin-and-destination passenger traffic is expected to grow nearly sixfold between 2025 and 2045, according to…
The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has imposed strict investor eligibility and marketing requirements on the proposed offering of Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals securities in Ethiopia, warning that unauthorized sales to…
Ethiopia’s strong economic growth outlook could face challenges from persistent inflation and a widening current account deficit, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned in its October 2026 World Economic Outlook report. The IMF…
The Ethiopian Roads Administration (ERA) is advancing a pilot road safety assessment in partnership with the International Road Assessment Programme (iRAP), marking a key step toward establishing a national road safety initiative known as…
KEFI Gold and Copper has resumed development activities at its flagship Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia following a temporary suspension triggered by a fatal incident in early September 2026. The company said operations were halted…
Djibouti’s port sector is experiencing increased transshipment activity as geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea continue to disrupt international shipping routes, but rising fuel prices, equipment maintenance expenses and cargo-handling…
1. The Somali Regional State Education Bureau invites sealed bids from qualified and eligible bidders for the procurement of the goods listed below. DESCRIPTION REFERENCE NUMBER BID TYPE Procurement of Developing School Management System…
Eritrea has formally petitioned the United Nations Security Council to forcefully condemn Ethiopia and impose binding deterrent measures under Chapter VII of the UN Charter, describing recent diplomatic and military maneuvers by Addis…
UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed that he is “gravely concerned” by the sudden outbreak of intense military clashes across northern Ethiopia, warning that foreign intervention and fresh fighting threaten to ignite a wider…
Oromia Bank posted a 49% surge in pre-tax profit to 3.82 billion Birr for the 2025/2026 fiscal year, weathering severe liquidity pressures that have constrained Ethiopia’s banking sector over the past year. Speaking at the bank’s 17th…
Ethiopia’s newly formed federal government arrives at a moment when public expectations are unusually high. The country has enormous potential: a young population, vast agricultural resources, a growing digital economy, expanding…
Import-dependent enterprises in Ethiopia are facing mounting working-capital pressures and price uncertainty following sweeping macroeconomic and foreign-exchange reforms aimed at transitioning the country toward a more market-driven…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s office has announced high-level appointments across key government institutions. The sweeping changes impact Ethiopia’s investment promotion apparatus, capital markets regulation, immigration services, and…
Ethiopia has officially launched the National Precious Metals Refinery at the Bole Lemi Special Economic Zone. The landmark facility marks a decisive shift in Ethiopia’s mining strategy, transitioning the nation from relying on raw…
The Addis Ababa City Administration has introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework to overhaul how government institutions lease, manage, and procure office space across the capital. Outlined in Directive No. 192/2026 on Public…
Ethiopia retained its Tier 2 status in the U.S. State Department’s 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report, even as criminal enforcement metrics deteriorated sharply over the past year. While the government expanded victim identification and…
Ethiopia has officially received the FIATA Talking Stick from Italy, marking the formal transfer of hosting responsibilities for the 101st FIATA World Congress, scheduled to take place in Addis Ababa in 2027. The symbolic transition took…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has formed a new cabinet in which women account for 39% of the members, following his reappointment as prime minister earlier this week. The House of Peoples’ Representatives approved the new cabinet…
A new digital livestock genetics service has been launched in Ethiopia to help African countries make better breeding decisions and improve the productivity, resilience and sustainability of their livestock sectors. The African Genetic…
ETTA Solutions PLC and VISA have announced a strategic partnership framework agreement to roll out 148,000 contactless acceptance devices across Ethiopia. This initiative marks the largest merchant digitisation programme ever undertaken in…
The House of People’s Representatives (HoPR) of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) convened its first extraordinary session to deliberate on a draft proclamation determining the nomenclature, organization, powers, and…
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced a substantial expansion of its foreign exchange auction schedule for the second quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year, allocating $840 million to be distributed across six bi-weekly rounds…
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has officially confirmed that Ethiopia will undertake radical constitutional amendments based on the outcomes and recommendations of the recently concluded national dialogue. Addressing members of the House of…
Ethiopian businesses will soon have a clear, practical roadmap for trading goods across the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Government, private sector and development partners have validated a new Step-by-Step Guide for…
The humanitarian landscape in northern Ethiopia has suffered a severe setback following the abrupt collapse of the fragile peace agreement established in 2022, international human rights monitors have reported. A renewed wave of…
NCBA Group PLC—a major East African financial services conglomerate, setting its sights on the Ethiopia and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and as its next major frontier markets. This strategic pivot follows the successful completion…