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Regulations - Financial

South African insurers explore Ethiopian market amid liberalisation push

- Around 30 senior executives from South African insurers—including Discovery, Old Mutual, Santam, Absa Group and Sanlam—visited Ethiopia and predicted major insurers will enter …

May 15, 2026

News - Financial

Ethiopia: Eurobond payment deferred to next fiscal year under G20 framework

- Ethiopia will defer repayment of its USD 1 billion Eurobond until the next fiscal year to comply with the G20 Common Framework’s requirement …

May 15, 2026

Analysis

Ethiopia: Budget pressures mount as domestic borrowing overshoots targets

- Finance Minister Ahmed Shide told Parliament that domestic borrowing reached Birr 232. 4 billion, 111. 7 % of its nine-month target, as foreign …

May 15, 2026

News - Financial

Public debt reaches USD 51.8 billion amid financing shortfall

- The Ministry of Finance reported Ethiopia’s total public debt at USD 51. 8 billion, comprising USD 33. 5 billion in external debt and …

May 15, 2026

Electric

Rural electrification expands to 103 towns

- The Ethiopian Electric Utility connected 103 rural towns and villages to electricity in the first nine months of the 2025/26 fiscal year. - …

May 15, 2026

News - Transport

Government assumes Birr 264 billion railway debt after China deal

- Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance will take over the Ethiopian Railway Corporation’s debt of Birr 264 billion after finalising a restructuring agreement with Chinese …

May 15, 2026

Import/Export

U.S. solar firms petition for probe into Ethiopia-linked panel imports

- A coalition of U. S. solar manufacturers, including First Solar and Qcells, asked the U. S. Department of Commerce to investigate solar panel …

May 15, 2026

Import/Export

Made in Ethiopia Expo generates Br 57 billion in deals

- Ethiopia’s fourth “Made in Ethiopia” expo concluded with trade and marketing agreements exceeding Birr 57 billion. - More than 350 domestic industries, 20 …

May 15, 2026

Import/Export

ICP Marks 25 Years With €25mn Coffee Farmer Investment

• €25 million has been invested by International Coffee Partners over 25 years.• ICP comprises Delta Cafés, Franck, Joh. Johannson Kaffe, Lavazza, Löfbergs, NKG …

May 15, 2026

News - Financial

Ethiopia: CBE Capital Passes Br1bn Treasury Bill Trading Milestone

• Br1 billion in Treasury Bill transactions was recorded by CBE Capital.• CBE Capital became Ethiopia’s first investment bank to pass the milestone.• NBE, …

May 15, 2026

Analysis

What Aliko Dangote Understands About African Industry That Many Governments Still Do Not

May 14, 2026

Electric

Heineken Ethiopia Invests Br392.3mn in 65 Electric Vehicles

• Br392. 3mn was invested by Heineken Ethiopia in 65 electric vehicles for Addis Ababa operations.• 65 locally assembled EVs will replace older combustion-engine …

May 14, 2026

LNG/CNG

Ethiopia: Addis Ababa Launches Br1.4bn Plan to Convert 1,200 Buses to Gas

• Br1. 4 billion programme targets conversion of 1,200 Addis Ababa public buses to gas-powered engines.• Addis Ababa City Administration launched the programme to …

May 14, 2026

News - Financial

Customs Commission Recovers Br2.8bn From Post-Clearance Trade Audits

• Br2. 8bn was recouped over ten months through unannounced post-clearance document audits.• Ethiopian Customs Commission targeted importers, manufacturers, and exporters using falsified trade …

May 14, 2026

Diesel/Gasoline

Fuelstor Launches $160 Million Djibouti Hub for East African Fuel Security

• $160 million Fuelstor Terminal has started construction in Djibouti’s Damerjog corridor.• 400,000 metric tonnes of storage capacity will support petroleum, LPG, edible oil …

May 14, 2026

News - Financial

Visa Opens Addis Ababa Office to Serve Six East African Markets

• Six markets will be supported from Visa’s new Addis Ababa office.• Visa inaugurated a new office in Addis Ababa to scale Ethiopia operations.• …

May 06, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Ethiopia Plans Bank Lending Law for Manufacturing Credit

• 96 product categories are targeted under Ethiopia’s import-substitution manufacturing agenda.• Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced legislation requiring banks to allocate more credit to …

May 05, 2026

News - Financial

Fuel Prices Hit Br180.46/Litre as Ethiopia Adjusts Retail Rates Again

• Br180. 46/litre white diesel set as highest retail fuel price in Addis Ababa• Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration updates national fuel retail …

May 04, 2026

Electric

Ethiopian Airlines Raises Cargo Tariffs 20% as Export Costs Rise

• 20% tariff increase applies to Ethiopian Airlines cargo rates for perishable exports.• Ethiopian Airlines raised prices as fuel, insurance and operational costs increased.• …

May 04, 2026

Import/Export

Made In Ethiopia Lifts Manufacturing Output To Br195.4 Billion

• Br195. 4 billion manufacturing output followed sector growth rising from 4. 8 percent in 2022 to 10. 7 percent in 2025.• PMO says …

May 04, 2026

Import/Export

Ethiopia Claims USD 14.5 Billion Import Savings from Local Manufacturing

•USD 14. 5 billion in import bills was saved through locally manufactured goods over four years.• Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed praised import substitution at …

May 04, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Ethiopia may lift fuel-powered vehicle and three-wheeler import restrictions before WTO accession

• 23-year WTO accession bid has reached a “critical juncture,” according to Trade Minister Kassahun Gofe.• Fuel-powered vehicle imports were restricted in early 2024 …

May 04, 2026

News - Financial

Ethiopia: Binance Halts Birr Crypto Trading Services Effective April 30

• April 30, 2026 Binance suspended all Ethiopian Birr crypto trading services• Binance removed Birr trading pairs and fiat-crypto transactions from its platform• Ethiopian …

May 01, 2026

News - Financial

Ethiopia Revenue Hits Br1.1 Trillion as Tax Ratio Gap Persists

• Br1. 1 trillion revenue collected by Ministry of Revenue in nine months.• Ministry of Revenue reported collections and flagged tax-to-GDP ratio gap.• Revenue …

May 01, 2026

News - Financial

Ethiopia: CBE Deposits Exceed Br2.1 Trillion After Br493.7 Billion Surge

• Br2. 1 trillion total deposits reported by Commercial Bank of Ethiopia after nine months.• Br493. 7 billion deposit increase recorded during the nine-month …

May 01, 2026

Construction & Mining

Ethiopia: Gambella Gold Output Rises, Delivers 5.5 Tonnes to Central Bank

• 5,535 Kilograms of gold delivered to National Bank of Ethiopia from Gambella.• Output increased by more than 1,278 kilograms year-on-year.• National Bank of …

May 01, 2026

News - Financial

World Bank Commodity Warning Highlights Ethiopia’s Import Cost Exposure

• 12% global commodity price decline projected in 2025, followed by 5% decline in 2026.• World Bank warned fertilizer and gold prices may remain …

Apr 29, 2026

News - Transport

Ethiopia-Djibouti Launch Bulk Shipping Units to Cut Delays

• 40 bulk shipping units deployed under Ethiopia-Djibouti trade logistics rollout. • Ethiopian and Djiboutian authorities launched the bulk cargo initiative for corridor efficiency. …

Apr 29, 2026

Regulations - Financial

Ethiopia: Draft Insurance Law Opens Ethiopia to Foreign Equity Entry

• Up to 49% foreign ownership proposed in Ethiopian insurance companies. • National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) released draft proclamation proposing foreign insurer participation. …

Apr 29, 2026

Diesel/Gasoline

Ethiopia Restores 9 Million-Liter Daily Diesel Supply

• Daily diesel supply restored to 9 million liters from 4. 5 million liters. • Ministry of Finance Ethiopia announced restoration; Finance Minister Ahmed …

Apr 29, 2026

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