Ethiopia Courts OpenAI for Local Academy

Ethiopia’s AI moment: Addis AI Forum brings policymakers, entrepreneurs, and investors together to explore turning AI talent into economic impact.

This Ethiopian Startup Has Taught AI to Listen to Amharic and Afaan Oromo

In just over a year, Addis AI has grown to more than 100,000 users, many outside Addis Ababa, signaling how local-language AI scales when it is built natively.

EdTech in Practice: Lessons from a Fellowship Pitch in Addis Ababa

From AI tutoring to SMS-based school platforms, Ethiopia’s EdTech ecosystem is experimenting with different paths to reach displaced and underserved learners.

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.