Munir Shemsu

Munir Shemsu
Munir S. Mohhammed is a journalist, writer, and researcher based in Ethiopia. He has a background in Economics and his interests span technology, education, finance, and capital markets. Munir is currently the Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Shega Media and a contributor to the Shega Insights team.
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Debt Repayments Outpace Capital Spending in Ethiopia’s 1.93 Trillion Birr Budget
Ethiopia's draft budget for the upcoming fiscal year reaches a historic 1.93 trillion Birr, a 34.4% increase. But the burden of debt looms large, with 463 billion Birr earmarked for debt servicing.
10 June 2025
By Munir Shemsu