Ethiopia has taken a major diplomatic step by officially resuming full diplomatic relations with Somalia after months of serious tension between the two neighbouring countries. On Tuesday, Ethiopia’s newly appointed …
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WFP Warns Food Aid for Sudanese Refugees May End in Four Countries
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a stark warning that food assistance for Sudanese refugees in four neighbouring countries could be completely suspended within the next two …
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Ethiopia Lauded for Leadership in Policy Evaluation as AfrEA Celebrates 25 Years
Ethiopia is being recognized as a leading example in Africa for its commitment to policy evaluation, according to Dr. Miche Ouedraogo, President of the African Evaluation Association (AfrEA). This acknowledgment …
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Safaricom Makes History with Over $3 Billion Revenue, Eyes Bigger Growth in Ethiopia
Safaricom, the Nairobi-based telecoms and digital services provider, has made history as the first company in East Africa to surpass $3 billion in annual revenue. The firm’s financial results for …
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African Markets Update: Key Events and Economic Signals
African markets are navigating a busy day of economic indicators, political developments, and global trends on Thursday, May 8, 2025. From court decisions in Côte d’Ivoire to monetary policy announcements …
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Ethiopia Celebrates Diplomatic Milestones, Highlights Gains in Investment, Foreign Relations, and Citizen Welfare
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced major diplomatic achievements over the past nine months, describing its performance as a significant step forward in protecting and …
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Ethiopian Economists Urge Transparent Forex Market to Control Rising Inflation
Economists under the Ethiopian Economics Association have advised the government to increase transparency in the foreign exchange market to help reduce the steady fall of the Ethiopian Birr. They warned …
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Ethiopian Government Issues 40 Permits to Foreign Firms in Retail and Trade Sectors
The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has announced the approval of 40 foreign investment permits in the retail, wholesale, import, and export sectors—sectors that were previously closed to foreign investors. Mr. …
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Audit Report Exposes Forex Losses and Debt Pressure at Ethiopia’s Central Bank
A new audit of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has revealed serious financial troubles, including massive losses in foreign exchange dealings and gold trading, as well as rising government …
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Ethiopian Government Raises Fuel Prices Amid Scarcity and Black Market Surge
The Ethiopian government has once again increased fuel prices, raising concerns among citizens already grappling with widespread shortages and the rising cost of living. The new prices took effect on …