September 30, 2023
Africa: Marginalization - Sub Saharan Africa's Persistent Nightmare
Around 25 years ago, I stumbled upon a fascinating book while browsing through a roadside vendor in London's Oxford Street. Priced at a mere pound, this second-hand book titled… Read more »
East Africa: Political Turmoil in Sudan Forces Relocation of Comesa Judicial Body
With rival military forces locked in deadly battle, East Africa's top trade court is temporarily abandoning its longtime headquarters in Sudan. Read more »
September 23, 2023
Ethiopia: A Coffee Revolution
The rise of luxury coffeehouses in Ethiopia's capital Read more »
September 09, 2023
Ethiopia: Somalia to Start Fish, Fruit Exports to Ethiopia
It provides relief for Ethiopian khat farmers through export rule changes Read more »
August 26, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Into Geopolitical Trade
Ethiopia has said goodbye to its traditional policy of non-alignment as it joins BRICS, signaling a strategic shift that experts say could reshape geopolitics on the horn of… Read more »
August 24, 2023
Ethiopia: Govt Granted 1-Year Waiver On Chinese Debt - Prime Minister
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) announced that Ethiopia has been granted a one-year grace period for debt repayments to China. This comes as the country works to finalize the… Read more »
August 19, 2023
East Africa: UAE Wants Ethiopia to Act As Key Entry Point for Exports to East Africa
Top leadership directed authorities to strengthen ties with Ethiopia Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Cuts Barley Imports, Achieves Self-Sufficiency
Public-Private BOOST program transforms Ethiopia into major barley powerhouse Read more »
Ethiopia: Towards Prompt Termination of Amhara State of Emergency
The return to relative calm of the major cities in the Amhara region of Ethiopia after weeks of deadly violence is welcome news for a country that was teetering on the edge of a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tourism Faces Existential Crisis
Ongoing Amhara conflict hammers sector reeling from two-year war in North Ethiopia Read more »
July 29, 2023
Ethiopia: Kefi Gold Ready for Mine Construction Early 2023
Executive says game on as security issues resolve at gold mine Read more »
July 16, 2023
Ethiopia: Govt Seeks U.S.$12 Billion in Funding for Economic Plan
The Ethiopian government is looking to raise USD 12 billion in financing to implement its new three-year economic reform plan, according to Teklewold Atnafu, economic advisor to… Read more »
July 15, 2023
Ethiopia: Chamber Rolls Out Amharic AfCFTA 101 to Boost Free Trade Awareness
The Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce & Sectoral Associations is hoping a new Amharic course on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) will supercharge awareness of the… Read more »
July 01, 2023
Ethiopia: Drug Trafficking Overwhelms Customs Controls At Bole Airport
The Ethiopian Customs Commission said it is struggling with the growing sophistication and capacity of drug smugglers who use Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Read more »
Ethiopia: Taxpayers Foot Bill for Dams Delivering Drop in the Bucket
Ethiopia's expensive irrigation drive has been hobbled by "glaring flaws" that could render its multi-billion birr hydropower projects wasteful or ineffective, according to the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Over-Budget Tigray Dam Construction to Restart After War Interruption
The construction of the Zarema Mayday irrigation dam, which was interrupted during the two-year war in Ethiopia's north, will resume next year, according to the Ministry of… Read more »
Ethiopia: National Bank's Forex Retention Rule Has Crippled Leather Industry - Lobby Group
The prolonged foreign currency retention rule the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) put in place a year and a half ago crippled chemical input import-dependent leather industries,… Read more »
Ethiopia: Lack of Fiscal Discipline, Flawed Leadership Deepen Economic Woes
The unexamined life is not worth living," - Socrates; this wise expression becomes not only necessary but also existential for both individuals and states when problem trajectories… Read more »
June 27, 2023
Africa: Rwanda to Host Key Trade Insurance Event in July
Kigali, Rwanda will welcome leading African finance ministers and investors in July for the annual general meeting of the African Trade Insurance Agency and an investor roundtable… Read more »
May 13, 2023
Ethiopia: Inadequate Credit Leaves Manufacturers Disappointed, Minister Blames Lenders
Ethiopia's underfunded industrial sector is facing a setback since commercial banks have failed to offer adequate credit to manufacturers, according to a recent Ministry of… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom's Ethiopian Venture Records Loss, Management Eyes Fresh Capital
Safaricom's parent company is feeling the effects of its startup investment and operational costs in Ethiopia, seven months after its successful launch. The costs are negatively… Read more »
Africa: Sky-High Taxes - Experts Call for Reduced Airfare in Africa
High taxation on the aviation sector is discouraging air travel in Africa, with travelers deterred by the high cost of air tickets. Read more »
Ethiopia: MPs Seek Change to Mining Law for More Regional State Equity
Ethiopian lawmakers are seeking changes to the draft mining law to increase the share of equity that regional states receive from mining permits and revenues of mining firms. Read more »
Africa: Repatriation Woes Leave Airlines Discontented
Forex crunch pushes 12 African countries, including Ethiopia, to withhold $1 billion Read more »
April 22, 2023
Ethiopia: Civil Servants in Tigray to Return to Duty in 10 Days
All government employees were summoned to report back to work within the next 10 days by the Tigray Provisional Administration. This is the first call made since the Ethiopian… Read more »