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Ethiopia

AU peace and security council forced to cancel Tigray trip

Still recovering from two years of war, the northern region of Ethiopia is now contending with a devastating drought.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.01.2024

After bombshell MOU, Addis Ababa and Hargeisa get ball rolling on customs cooperation

As landlocked Ethiopia strives to reduce its dependence on Djibouti, its proposal to recognise Somaliland as an independent nation paves the way for forging bilateral trade relations. But many obstacles lie ahead.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 15.01.2024

French MP delegation heads to Abuja and Addis Ababa

A French parliamentary mission departed on 14 January for an African tour. The MPs want to brainstorm ways to develop partnerships in Africa with Nigeria and Ethiopia, while also working with ECOWAS and the African Union.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 15.01.2024

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Addis pursues informal talks with private lenders ahead of IMF visit

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed at a session of parliament in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 28 March 2023. © Amanuel Sileshi/AFP

Subscribers only Finance 12.01.2024

Sudanese ambassador's departure leaves Addis seat vacant

Jamal El Sheikh, Sudan's ambassador to Ethiopia, quietly retired in December without the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) having time to find a replacement.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 12.01.2024

Addis opens arms wide to Pakistani businesses

As part of its Africa strategy, Pakistan is adopting a proactive strategy towards Ethiopia. Several companies, notably in the pharmaceuticals, agro-industry, public works and packaging sectors, are paving the way for this enhanced economic cooperation.

Free access Business, Diplomacy 11.01.2024

Government short of cash to pay GERD contractors

Work on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the River Nile, which has been entirely self-financed by government bonds, could shortly suffer new delays.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 22.12.2023

Defiant Olympic committee boss flies solo

Ashebir Woldegiorgis has decided to oversee preparations for the 2024 Olympic Games as he sees fit, even if it means alienating the minister of sports, from whom he is seeking almost $3.8m.

Subscribers only Politics 20.12.2023

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Castel's Ethiopian beer subsidiary in ferment over restructuring

The French group's local subsidiary BGI has lost its dominant position on the Ethiopian beer market to its longstanding rival Heineken, and is under pressure from distributors demanding more money. It is restructuring to try to get back on track, but this is causing consternation and even led to one of its plant managers getting shot.

Subscribers only Business 19.12.2023

A giant billboard for Meta beer, in 2016, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

World Bank releases $132m for Abiy's cherished electrification project

On 29 and 30 November, the World Bank awarded three lots to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's flagship ADELE project, which aims to achieve universal electrification in Ethiopia by 2025.

Subscribers only Energy 18.12.2023

Abiy shakes up his justice ministry

Ethiopian prime minister Abiy Ahmed has appointed two trusted allies to the Ministry of Justice.

Subscribers only Politics 14.12.2023

Ethiopia's National ID Program scrambles to make up for lost time

The Ethiopian government agency running the scheme has forged partnerships with a range of institutions to speed up the delivery of identity cards. It is also working on sprucing up its image.

Subscribers only Politics 13.12.2023

Safaricom revamps its management

In line with the terms of its operating licence, Safaricom is gradually expanding its local workforce in Ethiopia, meaning that expat managers will soon have to pack their bags.

Subscribers only Business 12.12.2023

New EU rules prompt coffee sector to seek fresh markets

Africa's largest coffee producer is set to bear the brunt of Brussels's new traceability directives. Consequently, it has begun to turn its attention to India and China.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 06.12.2023

Ethiopian government fails to reinstate officers purged during Tigray war

More than a year after a peace deal that ended [...]

Subscribers only Politics 05.12.2023

Orange pull-out throws a spanner into Abiy's liberalisation plans

The French operator's surprise decision not to acquire a stake in Ethio Telecom has sent shockwaves through the sector. Ethiopia's current economic climate is rattling investors.

Subscribers only Business 04.12.2023

Ethio Telecom employees at work in the firm's call centre in the Bole neighbourhood branch in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29 July 2022.

Hopes for peace in Oromia shrink amid red lines and reinforcements

Just as a peace deal between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army seemed to be within reach last month, talks broke down over several key issues. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been sending more troops to the west and south of the country.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.12.2023

Oromo rebels fighters near the border town of Moyale.

Tigray grapples with growing exodus of doctors

The region's administration appears powerless to prevent medics heading abroad in droves to escape an economy crippled by civil war, while the federal government refuses to pay attention to the crisis.

Subscribers only Politics 29.11.2023

Inner circles
Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru: an Abiy protégée with devoted underlings

The charismatic and ambitious boss of the state-owned giant has certainly made her mark since taking office five years ago. She can count on the support of Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, of whom she is a close friend, and of a group of dedicated, hand-picked executives.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 17.11.2023

Ethio Telecom Chief Executive Officer Frehiwot Tamru in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 18 July 2023.

Coffee sector hobbled by drive for foreign currency

The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority has come under fire after limiting the amount of coffee that private individuals can take out of the country. It has been juggling the difficult task of regulating the sector with its ambitious targets for bringing dollars into the country.

Subscribers only Commodity traders, Business 16.11.2023

Inner circles
Abiy's well-travelled team of financiers prepares for stock exchange launch

To attract investor support for the new Ethiopian Securities Exchange, which he sees as a key reform measure, the Ethiopian prime minister has brought in professionals from the Ethiopian diaspora, who have been trained by the leading international finance groups.

Subscribers only Finance 10.11.2023

New tender call to liberalise logistics sector

The Ethiopian Maritime Authority is once again gearing up to review applications from firms wishing to obtain a multimodal licence. This should put an end to the monopoly currently enjoyed by Ethiopian Shipping & Logistics Services Enterprise in the logistics sector.

Subscribers only Business 09.11.2023

Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

On 26 October, a consortium consisting of Lucky Global Projects and Cabcon [...]

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Business 03.11.2023

ECMA finalises IPO rules

An Ethiopian delegation travelled to London this week to present the country's upcoming new stock exchange to potential investors. A directive governing initial public offerings is soon to be put to a public consultation.

Subscribers only Finance 13.10.2023

EU backtracks on rights probe support

The EU had been at the forefront of efforts to hold Ethiopia to account for human rights abuses committed during the war in Tigray. But now, thanks to the deliberate inaction of France and Germany, and despite the reservations of some member states, the bloc is prioritising normalising relations with the government of Abiy Ahmed.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 10.10.2023

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Ethiopia

AU peace and security council forced to cancel Tigray trip

After bombshell MOU, Addis Ababa and Hargeisa get ball rolling on customs cooperation

French MP delegation heads to Abuja and Addis Ababa

Spotlight
Addis pursues informal talks with private lenders ahead of IMF visit

Sudanese ambassador's departure leaves Addis seat vacant

Addis opens arms wide to Pakistani businesses

Government short of cash to pay GERD contractors

Defiant Olympic committee boss flies solo

Spotlight
Castel's Ethiopian beer subsidiary in ferment over restructuring

World Bank releases $132m for Abiy's cherished electrification project

Abiy shakes up his justice ministry

Ethiopia's National ID Program scrambles to make up for lost time

Safaricom revamps its management

New EU rules prompt coffee sector to seek fresh markets

Ethiopian government fails to reinstate officers purged during Tigray war

Orange pull-out throws a spanner into Abiy's liberalisation plans

Hopes for peace in Oromia shrink amid red lines and reinforcements

Tigray grapples with growing exodus of doctors

Inner circles
Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru: an Abiy protégée with devoted underlings

Coffee sector hobbled by drive for foreign currency

Inner circles
Abiy's well-travelled team of financiers prepares for stock exchange launch

New tender call to liberalise logistics sector

Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

ECMA finalises IPO rules

EU backtracks on rights probe support

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Ethiopia

AU peace and security council forced to cancel Tigray trip

After bombshell MOU, Addis Ababa and Hargeisa get ball rolling on customs cooperation

French MP delegation heads to Abuja and Addis Ababa

Spotlight Addis pursues informal talks with private lenders ahead of IMF visit

Sudanese ambassador's departure leaves Addis seat vacant

Addis opens arms wide to Pakistani businesses

Government short of cash to pay GERD contractors

Defiant Olympic committee boss flies solo

Spotlight Castel's Ethiopian beer subsidiary in ferment over restructuring

World Bank releases $132m for Abiy's cherished electrification project

Abiy shakes up his justice ministry

Ethiopia's National ID Program scrambles to make up for lost time

Safaricom revamps its management

New EU rules prompt coffee sector to seek fresh markets

Ethiopian government fails to reinstate officers purged during Tigray war

Orange pull-out throws a spanner into Abiy's liberalisation plans

Hopes for peace in Oromia shrink amid red lines and reinforcements

Tigray grapples with growing exodus of doctors

Inner circles Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru: an Abiy protégée with devoted underlings

Coffee sector hobbled by drive for foreign currency

Inner circles Abiy's well-travelled team of financiers prepares for stock exchange launch

New tender call to liberalise logistics sector

Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

ECMA finalises IPO rules

EU backtracks on rights probe support

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Spotlight
Addis pursues informal talks with private lenders ahead of IMF visit

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Castel's Ethiopian beer subsidiary in ferment over restructuring

Inner circles
Ethio Telecom CEO Frehiwot Tamiru: an Abiy protégée with devoted underlings

Inner circles
Abiy's well-travelled team of financiers prepares for stock exchange launch