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Addis Moves to Stabilize Construction Inputs with New Mineral Licensing

Addis Ababa’s new construction minerals directive introduces tighter licensing, environmental guarantees, and exclusion zones

Shega Turns Five: Connecting Data, Markets, and Stories to Build Intelligence

Shega has published over 1,600 articles, produced 90+ reports, delivered 66+ campaigns and built four platforms used by investors, policymakers, founders and entrepreneurs.

UK-Backed Green Program Targets 100 Ethiopian Startups in Second Phase

A UK-backed climate entrepreneurship program is scaling up in Ethiopia. Green Future Africa Phase II will support 100 youth-led green startups, a 10x jump from its pilot.

Ethiopia Approves Regulation to Establish Artificial Intelligence University

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers greenlights the creation of an autonomous AI university and ratifies key international development loans.

Nearly 40% of Perishable Losses in Ethiopia Stem From Logistics Gaps, Study Finds

Logistics gaps, including weak rural roads & inadequate cold storage, account for nearly 40% of Ethiopia’s perishable food losses, straining supply chains and raising urban food prices.

African Union Commission Signed an AI Partnership MoU with Google

The African Union Commission signed an MoU with Google to advance AI and digital capacity across the continent, aligning with Africa’s Continental AI Strategy and Digital Transformation agenda.