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OpenAI to Convene AI Leadership Forum in Addis Ababa With ALX and Africa Fintech Summit

OpenAI, ALX & Africa Fintech Summit will convene a high-level AI Leadership Forum in Addis Ababa on Feb 17, during AU Summit Week, spotlighting Africa’s place in the global AI economy.

Ethiopia Turns to AI and Digital IDs to Rewire Agriculture Advisory Services

ATI is working on OpenAgriNet, a national DPI designed to modernize agriculture for over 30 million farmers with voice-based access, local-language advice, and location-specific recommendations.

Ethiopia Outperforms on Growth, Misses Key Fiscal and SOE Targets: IMF Review

IMF report out: Ethiopia posts strong GDP growth & export gains, but misses FY2025/26 budget targets and delays EIH financial statements.

Ethiopia Halts Eurobond Restructuring After Official Creditors Reject Draft Deal

Ethiopia says it cannot proceed with a draft restructuring of its $1bn Eurobond after official creditors ruled the terms non-compliant with G20 comparability rules.

Bank of Abyssinia Clears Regulatory Hurdle for Potential Ethiopian Securities Exchange Listing

Bank of Abyssinia has secured regulatory approval to register 18.125 million ordinary shares, clearing a key hurdle toward a potential listing on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange

National Bank of Ethiopia to Auction $500 Million in Largest FX Injection Yet

NBE's planned record 500M dollar auction is more than 7x the size of regular FX sales.