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Ethiopia

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

German Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock (L), Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (C), and French Minister of European and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna (3rd R), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 12 January 2023. © Amanuel Sileshi/AFP

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 10.10.2023

Future stock exchange set to take crucial next step with securities platform

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE), which tasked UK agency FSD Africa with choosing the company that will set up a securities exchange platform, is examining its proposal. This system is essential for the launch of the Ethiopian Stock Exchange, scheduled for next July.

Subscribers only Finance, Business 25.09.2023

Health ministry woos Belgian pharmaceutical firms

Ethiopia is hoping to attract foreign investors to develop a domestic pharmaceutical industry so as to reduce its deep dependence on imports. A call for tenders has attracted the attention of Belgian company Unizima.

Free access Politics, Business 19.09.2023

US firm APCO Worldwide pulls out of its lobbying work for Addis Ababa

To ingratiate itself with Washington, Addis Ababa has two US lobbying firms working on its behalf.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.09.2023

Abiy mounts political and military purges in Amhara

After the violence that broke out in the Amhara Regional State late month, Abiy Ahmed's government has seen a wave of defections to which it has responded with an overhaul of the political and security line-up.

Subscribers only Politics 13.09.2023

Ex-Ethiopian Shipping Lines boss could soon rival former employer

Roba Megersa has not been idle since he was dismissed in March as head of state-owned Ethiopian Shipping Lines in the wave of liberalisation reforms that have swept through the industry. At the helm of another transport company, the former CEO is eyeing up the logistics sector.

Subscribers only Business 11.09.2023

Dutch Flower suspends operations after farm burnt in Amhara unrest

Unrest in Ethiopia's Amhara region spilled over into a flower farm in which Dutch Flower Group is a stakeholder and left much of the plantation burnt out. The Dutch giant has suspended operations there until it gets assurances from the state that its interests will be properly protected.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 07.09.2023

Indian firm selected for first phase of digital ID project

The government has launched a vast programme to set up a digital identity system for citizens. Its printing and data storage contracts offer rich pickings.

Subscribers only Politics 31.08.2023

Abiy's transitional justice model fails to impress in Tigray

Undeterred by criticism, the federal government is continuing its nationwide consultations on transitional justice. On a visit to the north of the country, the group of experts commissioned by the prime minister was challenged by the Tigrayan elite.

Subscribers only Politics 29.08.2023

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addresses a parliament session in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 28 March 2023.

Deloitte back in Addis after six-year absence

Since restrictions were eased in 2020, foreign consulting giants are now allowed to join domestic firms in offering their audit services in Ethiopia. Deloitte, which is once again opening an office in the capital, is the first of the Big Four to enter the market.

Free access Business 28.07.2023

The two faces of Tigray justice

Behind the government's public enthusiasm for transitional justice mechanisms, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has been quietly undermining the commissions set up to look into war crimes committed in Tigray.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.07.2023

Deloitte hopes its pro bono IPO training will bear rich fruit

The auditing and consultancy giant will shortly hold another training session for companies planning to list on the upcoming Ethiopian Securities Exchange. It's an opportunity to approach potential clients.

Subscribers only Finance 17.07.2023

Ethiopian Airlines trial for discrimination against Tigrayans set to start

An Ethiopian NGO is accusing Ethiopian Airlines of discriminating against Tigrayan passengers wishing to travel to Addis Ababa after the war ended. Tomorrow, the court will hear both sides' arguments.

Subscribers only Business 29.06.2023

More turbulence ahead for Ethiopian Airlines

The imminent ousting of Mesfin Tasew Bekele, who has been CEO of Ethiopian Airlines since March 2022, prompted the chairman of the board Girma Wake to step down unexpectedly last week.

Subscribers only Business 22.06.2023

Pakistani pharmaceutical industry eyes Ethiopian market

Hoping to take advantage of the diplomatic rapprochement between Addis and Islamabad, Pakistan's industrial heavyweights, including a number of pharmaceutical laboratories, are on the lookout for business opportunities.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 08.06.2023

Egypt and Ethiopia at loggerheads over AU human resources budget

Frosty relations between Addis Ababa and Cairo as a result of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam project are likely to stall processes in the African Union. The Egyptian head of the budget subcommittee still refuses to agree to a budget increase which would allow staff on temporary contracts, many of whom are Ethiopian, to be given a permanent status.

Subscribers only Politics 05.06.2023

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Ethiopia

Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

ECMA finalises IPO rules

EU backtracks on rights probe support

Future stock exchange set to take crucial next step with securities platform

Health ministry woos Belgian pharmaceutical firms

US firm APCO Worldwide pulls out of its lobbying work for Addis Ababa

Abiy mounts political and military purges in Amhara

Ex-Ethiopian Shipping Lines boss could soon rival former employer

Dutch Flower suspends operations after farm burnt in Amhara unrest

Indian firm selected for first phase of digital ID project

Abiy's transitional justice model fails to impress in Tigray

Deloitte back in Addis after six-year absence

The two faces of Tigray justice

Deloitte hopes its pro bono IPO training will bear rich fruit

Ethiopian Airlines trial for discrimination against Tigrayans set to start

More turbulence ahead for Ethiopian Airlines

Pakistani pharmaceutical industry eyes Ethiopian market

Egypt and Ethiopia at loggerheads over AU human resources budget

Russia beefs up its trade diplomacy in Addis Ababa

Inner circles
Mamo Mihretu embarks on central bank reforms

Safaricom determined to capitalise on its headstart in Ethiopia

Oromia: new violence undercuts dialogue between OLA and Abiy

AU seeks to placate Addis after audit finds Ethiopian officials not up to scratch

Abiy ponders pardon for controversial ex-president of Somali region

OLA and Addis open preliminary talks in climate of mistrust

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Ethiopia

Two Indian companies win $22m power supply contract

ECMA finalises IPO rules

EU backtracks on rights probe support

Future stock exchange set to take crucial next step with securities platform

Health ministry woos Belgian pharmaceutical firms

US firm APCO Worldwide pulls out of its lobbying work for Addis Ababa

Abiy mounts political and military purges in Amhara

Ex-Ethiopian Shipping Lines boss could soon rival former employer

Dutch Flower suspends operations after farm burnt in Amhara unrest

Indian firm selected for first phase of digital ID project

Abiy's transitional justice model fails to impress in Tigray

Deloitte back in Addis after six-year absence

The two faces of Tigray justice

Deloitte hopes its pro bono IPO training will bear rich fruit

Ethiopian Airlines trial for discrimination against Tigrayans set to start

More turbulence ahead for Ethiopian Airlines

Pakistani pharmaceutical industry eyes Ethiopian market

Egypt and Ethiopia at loggerheads over AU human resources budget

Russia beefs up its trade diplomacy in Addis Ababa

Inner circles Mamo Mihretu embarks on central bank reforms

Safaricom determined to capitalise on its headstart in Ethiopia

Oromia: new violence undercuts dialogue between OLA and Abiy

AU seeks to placate Addis after audit finds Ethiopian officials not up to scratch

Abiy ponders pardon for controversial ex-president of Somali region

OLA and Addis open preliminary talks in climate of mistrust

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Gabon
Gunvor secrets (2/2): the hidden clauses of the Assala Energy buyout

Gabon
Gunvor secrets (1/2): the Libreville oil mega-deal mystery

Inner circles
Mamo Mihretu embarks on central bank reforms