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Behind Viral TikTok Song Birabiro Is an Ethiopian AI-Powered Children’s Learning App

Birabiro, a 60-second AI song about a caterpillar just went viral in Ethiopia, 4.3M views, 53K dubs. But it’s not just a TikTok trend. It’s part of Aynu Kids, an edtech app using AI to teach children.

EuroCham Backs EUDR Delay, Citing Ethiopia’s Smallholder Coffee Compliance Risks

EuroCham urges EU to delay deforestation rules, citing Ethiopia’s smallholder coffee challenges.

Tony Blair Institute Proposes $100 Billion Debt-Swap Facility to Break Africa’s Debt Spiral

African countries face debt-to-GDP ratios lower than the G7 yet pay 4-5x higher interest. TBI proposes a $100B Debt Swap Facility linking lower-cost refinancing to measurable governance improvement.

A Practical New Year Wishlist: What Ethiopia’s Innovation Leaders Want in 2018

Digital literacy, official accreditation for EdTech, and patient capital Ethiopia’s innovators lay out their wish list for 2018 E.C. Community leaders reflect on the new year with old wisdom.

The Prosperity Paradox: Efosa Ojomo on Why Africa Needs Market-Creating Innovation, Not Aid

“Passion without a model isn’t enough. We built wells that broke because we had no way to fix them. Aid without sustainability always fails.” Efosa Ojomo (Prof) Exclusive Interview

Ethiopia Pilots One-Stop Digital Platform for Paperless Company Registration

The Ministry of Trade has rolled out the Integrated Company Creation Journey (ICCJ), a one-stop platform aimed at paperless company registration.