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Ethiopia Secures €190 Million for Reform and Microfinance

• €190 million new financing secured for economic reform and microfinance support.• Financing package supports reform implementation and expanded microfinance sector funding.• Funds target …

Apr 27, 2026

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Ethiopia-NBE Talks With African Export-Import Bank Focus on Regional Payments and Economic Resilience

Discussions centered on African economic self-reliance, regional integration, and expanded intra-African trade. Officials identified industrialization and infrastructure financing as priority cooperation areas. Talks included …

Apr 22, 2026

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IIB Group Secures NBE License to Open Addis Ababa Office

International Islamic Bank Group receives license from National Bank of EthiopiaRepresentative office to be established in Addis AbabaApproval aligns with Ethiopia’s financial sector liberalization …

Apr 06, 2026

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National Bank Tightens Oversight of Remittance Channels, Blacklists Unauthorized Operators

Addis Ababa, April 3, 2026 — The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has intensified

Apr 04, 2026

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NBE and People's Bank of China strengthen financial cooperation

Agreement focuses on bilateral financial collaboration frameworksDiscussions include cross-border payment systems and settlement mechanismsCooperation targets improved trade financing and liquidity supportChina remains one of …

Apr 03, 2026

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$5–6B Bishoftu Airport Deal Advances as Bank of China, AfDB Review Mega Financing Framework

Bank of China and African Development Bank reviewing financing for Bishoftu AirportProject estimated at $5–6 billion total investment costPlanned capacity: 60–100 million passengers per …

Apr 03, 2026

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Afreximbank Funds 8 Startups, Ethiopia’s Gebeya Among $250K Beneficiaries

Afreximbank backs 8 African startups through its innovation programEach startup eligible for funding up to $250,000Gebeya Inc. selected as Ethiopia’s representativeProgram targets digital innovation, …

Mar 27, 2026

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IFC Deploys $6.9Bn in Ethiopia to Accelerate Private Sector Growth

International Finance Corporation committed $6. 9 billion to Ethiopia over five yearsInvestments targeted infrastructure, manufacturing, agribusiness, and financial sectorsFunding period spans FY2020 to FY2025Significant …

Mar 27, 2026