Mar 16, 2026
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Overnight interbank trading volume reached Birr 126. 3 billion in February 2026. Volume increased from Birr 38. 5 billion in January 2026. Month-on-month growth …
Feb 28, 2026
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National Bank of Ethiopia allocated $455. 29 million in second $500 million special FX auction. Weighted average selling rate settled at 155. 17 Birr …
Feb 27, 2026
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M-Pesa Ethiopia and Gebeya Inc launched the “Dala AI Bundle” in Ethiopia. The bundle integrates AI-powered digital services with M-Pesa’s mobile money platform. Dala …
Feb 27, 2026
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Development Bank of Ethiopia and African Development Bank discuss new external financing for agro-industry and job creation. Talks focus on mobilizing concessional and blended …
Feb 25, 2026
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IFC will provide a $10 million unfunded risk-sharing facility to Dashen Bank for SME loans. Dashen Bank can extend up to $20 million in …
Feb 17, 2026
News - Financial
NBE FX Auction No. 18 cleared at 155. 12 ETB per USD on latest auction date. National Bank of Ethiopia offered USD 70 million …
Feb 17, 2026
News - Financial
Finance Minister Ahmed Shide met AfDB, IFAD, and BADEA leaders during the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. BADEA discussions covered financing for Bishoftu …
Feb 16, 2026
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ESX granted Approval in Principle to several major banks for Main Market listing. Banks include Awash, Dashen, Bank of Abyssinia, Abay, Anbesa, and Amhara. …
Feb 15, 2026
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ECMA requires more than 16 supporting documents for capital market licensing applications. Sixteen institutions have been licensed across investment banking, advisory, and brokerage services. …
Feb 15, 2026
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Ethiopia’s banking sector posted a combined profit of 91. 06 billion birr in the first half of the fiscal year. Profits followed currency liberalisation …
Feb 10, 2026
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National Bank of Ethiopia will open four new regional branches. Branches planned in Bahir Dar, Hawassa, Jimma, and Dire Dawa. Project aims to strengthen …
Feb 10, 2026
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IMF extends deadline for Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) to cut net open position (NOP) to March 2026 from end-2025. CBE must reduce on-balance …
Feb 09, 2026
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Ethiopian government plans new excise taxes on alcohol, tobacco, fuel, and vehicles under IMF-linked fiscal reforms. Broad fuel subsidies are to be phased out …
Feb 04, 2026
News - Financial
National Bank of Ethiopia plans to allow unlimited deposits of legally earned foreign currency in commercial banks. Policy targets individuals and entities earning foreign …
Feb 03, 2026