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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
Import/Export
Ethiopia generated USD 62 million from meat exports in the first six months of the fiscal year. Exporters shipped about 11,000 tons, below the …
Feb 15, 2026
Regulations - Financial
Here are the key changes:NBE allows banks to apply forward exchange rates alongside spot rates for FX transactionsService exporters may retain 100% of export …
Feb 11, 2026
News - Transport
Ethiopian Airlines Group generated USD 4. 4 billion in revenue in the first half of its current fiscal year. Half-year revenue increased 14% versus …
Feb 10, 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
News - Transport
FIATA says future global trade depends on integrated multimodal logistics systems. Multimodal logistics integrates sea, rail, road and air transport. FIATA promoting UN Model …
Feb 09, 2026
News - Financial
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
Regulations - Financial
National Bank of Ethiopia targets full removal of the bank credit growth cap by December 2026. Credit cap currently limits annual bank lending growth …
Feb 09, 2026
Import/Export
Deal focuses on coffee development in Debeka, Abaya Woreda, West Guji Zone, Oromia region. Agreement includes quality systems, workforce capacity-building, and technical support for …
Feb 09, 2026
Regulations - Financial
The central bank stated that the indicative prices are reference benchmarks only, intended to support consistency and transparency in import valuation, and are not …
Feb 07, 2026
Import/Export
The 22nd African Fine Coffees Expo concluded today at the Addis Ababa International Convention Center, after running from 4 February. The expo brought together …
Feb 06, 2026
Regulations - Financial
The Ethiopia Customs Commission has issued a formal directive regulating representation between importers and customs brokers during customs clearance. The Commission stated that many …
Feb 05, 2026
Import/Export
Ethiopia and Qatar finalized talks to restart meat exports after a prolonged suspension. Restart of meat exports is scheduled ahead of the holy period …
Feb 05, 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 - Transport
Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise faces 208 billion ETB losses linked to foreign exchange reforms. Government officially classifies fuel subsidies as direct budget spending and …
Feb 04, 2026
Electric
Nigeria signed MoU with South Korea’s AEDC to establish EV manufacturing plant on Jan 30 2026. Deal signed by Nigeria’s Minister of State for …
Feb 04, 2026
LNG/CNG
Innoson Vehicle Manufacturing’s compressed natural gas (CNG) and electric vehicle factory near completion. Factory expected to rank among world’s largest CNG vehicle facilities by …
Feb 04, 2026
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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
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National Bank of Ethiopia’s 17th FX auction cleared at 155. 05 birr per USD. NBE allotted USD 70 million to banks from total bids …
Feb 03, 2026
News - Transport
Government to phase out fuel subsidies for petrol and diesel by February 2026. Policy aims to raise retail petrol and diesel prices to cost-recovery …
Feb 03, 2026
News - Transport
Ethiopia piloted rail transport of 120,000 litres diesel via Ethio-Djibouti Railway. Pilot uses specialised wagons at Indode Railway Depot, Addis Ababa outskirts. Initiative directed …
Feb 03, 2026
Import/Export
Ethiopia recorded $5. 1 billion in merchandise export revenue in H1 of FY 2025/26, achieving 120% of target. Service exports earned $4. 5 billion …
Feb 03, 2026
Import/Export
GIZ and Ethiopia’s Ministry of Agriculture launched a 2026 sourcing mission for horticulture and oilseed value chains. Program targets export-ready, growth-oriented SMEs in fruits, …
Feb 03, 2026
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The IMF Fourth Review confirms that Ethiopia’s FX and trade reforms are materially changing how the economy engages with global markets. The shift to …
Feb 03, 2026
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National Bank of Ethiopia announced a $70 million foreign exchange auction on Tuesday, February 3. Auction follows an oversubscribed previous FX sale. Commercial banks …
Feb 02, 2026
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The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) enacted targeted measures in response to a recent surge in the parallel foreign exchange market, which saw the …
Feb 01, 2026
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The Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) has launched a certification system for investment consultants to standardize advisory services and strengthen investor confidence. The initiative was …
Feb 01, 2026
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The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority (ECMA) has registered 12,211,586 existing shares of Addis International Convention Center S. C., ensuring compliance with the Public Offer …
Jan 31, 2026