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Urbanization and Inflation Threaten Ethiopia’s Century-old Institution, Edir

Ethiopia’s Edirs once held communities together through grief and joy. Today, urban life, inflation, and policy changes test their survival.

Two Days of Deals and Dialogue: Inside the 2025 Enkopa Summit

The halls of Hyatt Regency buzzed with ambition as Ethiopia’s brightest minds gathered for the Enkopa Summit where innovators, investors, and policymakers imagined an inclusive African economy.

Inside an Addis-Based Firm’s Experimental Approach to Startup Survival in Ethiopia

EfuyeGela’s self-financing model channels income from corporate consulting to support early-stage ventures, keeping them alive long after incubation.

Young Ethiopians Are Falling Victim to Fake Immigration Consultants

From TikTok ads to fake letters, Ethiopia’s new migration fraud industry preys on hope. Young people are losing life savings chasing overseas jobs that don’t exist.

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.

An Ethiopian Engineer Finds Value in What the Butcher Leaves Behind

Every holiday season, thousands of animals are slaughtered across Ethiopia and tons of blood are washed away. One engineer is collecting and turning this slaughterhouse blood into organic feed.

September’s EdTech Edition to Highlight Government’s Role in Driving Innovation in Ethiopia

Tune in! This month’s EdTechMondays Ethiopia dives into the government’s role in shaping a future-ready EdTech ecosystem. Airs tonight, 8:10 p.m. EAT on Fana FM 98.1 + 10 partner stations.

Consolidation of University Courses Marks Next Phase of Ethiopia’s Education Reform

Ethiopia’s Education Ministry is merging 147 university programs into 54, citing bloated costs and weak links to the labor market.