National Bank of Ethiopia Lifts Credit Caps, Raises Policy Interest Rate to 16%

​The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has completely lifted its temporary credit growth restrictions on commercial…

World Bank Shifts Strategy in Ethiopia, Prioritizing Job Creation Over Mega Projects

​The World Bank has officially announced a major policy shift in its upcoming 10-year Country Partnership…

Addis Ababa Imposes 5% Municipal Tax on Hotel and Accommodation Services

​The Addis Ababa City Administration has enacted a new regulation introducing a five percent municipal tax…

Ethiopia and Kenya Sign New Power Supply Agreement to Boost Regional Energy Trade

​Ethiopia and Kenya have officially signed a new cross-border power supply agreement establishing a baseline tariff…

Addis Ababa Enacts New Directive to Regulate Construction Mineral Extraction

​The Addis Ababa Environmental Protection Authority has officially issued a comprehensive new regulation, Directive No. 191/2018,…

Addis Ababa Launches Residential Lease Registration With 11.5% Rent Cap

​The Addis Ababa Housing Administration Bureau has officially launched a mandatory residential lease registration program across…

Addis Ababa Hosts Key Economic Diplomacy and Export Forum

​Addis Ababa recently hosted a high-level Economic Diplomacy and Export Forum aimed at boosting international trade,…

Ethiopia Approves 2.34 Trillion Birr Budget, Announces New AI University

​The Ethiopian House of People’s Representatives has officially approved a 2.34 trillion Birr federal budget for…

Ethiopia Approves $295 Million Share Purchase to Join BRICS New Development Bank

​The Ethiopian Council of Ministers has officially approved a proposal for the country to join the…

Ethiopia and Kenya Introduce New Border Trade Directive for Frontier Communities

​Ethiopia and Kenya have launched a new border trade directive designed to regulate and facilitate commerce…