Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia
Russia beefs up its trade diplomacy in Addis Ababa

The Russian embassy in Addis Ababa is shortly due to welcome new trade representative Yaroslav Tarasyuk, who was appointed by decree by prime minister Mikhail Mishustin in mid-May.

Ethiopia
Safaricom determined to capitalise on its headstart in Ethiopia

Last month the Kenyan telecoms giant secured a mobile banking licence that it intends to make use of as soon as possible before other private telecoms operators descend on the country.

Ethiopia
Oromia: new violence undercuts dialogue between OLA and Abiy

Fresh outbreaks of violence in western Ethiopia are threatening to jeopardise a second round of talks that was expected to start on 28 May between negotiators from the Ethiopian government and the separatist Oromo Liberation Army.

Ethiopia
Abiy ponders pardon for controversial ex-president of Somali region

The Ethiopian prime minister is reportedly pushing for the release of Abdi Ilay, who is accused of attempting to lead an armed rebellion against the central government.

The New Guard
Tanzania, Egypt, Ethiopia, Senegal

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

TanzaniaJoel Nanauka, the influencers' influencer

EgyptOmar Shoukry, head of start-up Nawah Scientific

EthiopiaLelise Neme, the government's investment champion

SenegalBabacar Ka, fund DPI's deal-maker

Ethiopia
EU mulls new financial package of 'special measures'

Pending a return of budget support to Ethiopia through the EU's Multi-Annual Financing Framework, the release of a new package of so-called "special measures" is being negotiated in Brussels.

Ethiopia
Brussels reviews position on Ethiopia

In line with the Tigray peace progress, the Foreign Affairs Council of the European Union will meet next week to update the bloc's joint policy on Ethiopia.

Ethiopia
World Bank releases additional $250m for national grid

Ethiopia not only wants to achieve energy self-sufficiency, but also to become an electricity exporter. To achieve this, it needs electricity facilities that match its ambitions.

East Africa
Adam Smith consultancy to tackle border insecurity in Horn

London has asked the British consulting firm to help develop a strategy to improve border security in the Horn of Africa. This is part of the Foreign Office's new strategy to extend its influence on the continent.

Ethiopia
Ethiopia softens stance on international human rights commission

Ethiopia is ready to soften its stance on the work of the International Commission of Experts on Ethiopia (ICHREE), which it has been trying to obstruct, according to sources in UN and diplomatic circles.

Ethiopia
Addis lays groundwork for new stock exchange

Addis Ababa wants its stock exchange: The Ethiopian administration is seeking external consultants to assist the newly established Ethiopian Capital Market Authority, tasked with creating a regulatory framework for the country's future stock market.

Ethiopia
After brief respite, Tigray starved of cash again

Ethiopia's central bank sent more than $90m worth of birr in cash to banks in war-ravaged Tigray last month. Within a couple of weeks, there was barely any of it left. Here's why.

Ethiopia
Addis pushes its agenda on transitional justice

Less than a month before a potentially crucial vote on the future of a UN commission on human rights in Ethiopia, the government has launched consultations on post-civil war justice arrangements.