As part of its ongoing macroeconomic and foreign exchange reforms, the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) plans to establish an interdealer trading platform and relax surrender requirements for commodity exporters by the end of the current...
With less than three months to go until the June 1, 2026 election, Ethiopia is entering a critical window. Last week’s televised debate among four political parties— including the ruling party—offered a rare glimpse of discourse, yet the...
The trademark dispute between Jambo Construction, a long-standing leader in Ethiopia’s business and real estate sector, and Jenboro Real Estate, a newer competitor, has reached the Federal First Instance Court. Jambo Construction filed a...
Ethiopia is set to adopt internationally recognized standards and impact measurement frameworks to better assess the social and environmental outcomes of “Impact Investments” made across the country. The initiative is part of a...
This initiative is a key structural benchmark under the reform program introduced at the start of the 2024/25 fiscal year. The NBE aims to operationalize the new platform by the first quarter of 2026/27. Officials say a well-functioning...
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has formally opened the selection process for a new director of its African Department following the announcement that Ethiopian economist Abebe Aemro Selassie will retire on May 1, 2026. This marks...