How Bank of Abyssinia Is Advancing Interest-Free Banking

Interest-free banking in Ethiopia took years to gain traction. Today, BoA’s AbyssiniaAmeen IFB service stands out, mobilizing over 43.4 billion Birr from 2.1 million customers nationwide.

A $5 Million Vote of Confidence in Teff: The Story of Lovegrass Ethiopia

A decade ago, a former investment banker bet on teff, Ethiopia’s ancient grain. Today, a $5 million loan backs that vision, and a business built on origin, not reinvention.

Sweat, Screens, and Strategy: Addis Ababa’s Digital Fitness Economy

TikTok challenges, online tutorials, and viral stunts, Addis Ababa gyms are no longer just about weights. They’re about visibility, income, and attention.

Marcus Samuelsson Expands Addis Footprint with Vibe BBQ Food Truck

Marcus Samuelsson is bringing his cooking from the 47th floor to the street. The celebrity chef has launched Vibe BBQ, a food-truck pop-up now operating near Mesqel Square in Addis Ababa.

Researchers in Adama Turn Organic Waste into Poultry Feed Using Black Soldier Flies

Black Soldier Fly larvae consume food waste and produce protein-rich feed plus organic fertilizer, a small insect tackling big challenges.

When the Lights Flickered, the Roots Held

A year after deep cuts to global aid, Africa’s development sector looks different. Programs paused. Assumptions challenged. But one lesson stands out: community-owned, locally led systems endure.

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Institute Marks 15 Years, With Modest Gains

Ethiopia’s Agricultural Transformation Institute marks 15 years, pointing to gains from cluster farming and mechanization, even as food security risks and supply chain gaps persist.

An Ethiopian Developer Who Once Failed National Exams Built a Platform to Help Others Pass

Since exam reforms in 2022, only about 4.6% of Ethiopian students have passed national entrance exams. One ed-tech startup says the problem isn’t just content, it’s structure.