Eight Years After AfCFTA, Africa Turns to Code to Make Trade Real

Africa signed its biggest free trade deal eight years ago. Trade still lags. Now, technology is being asked to do what policy alone could not.

Ethiopia’s Wallet Boom Has Turned Apps into Money

Regulation, often framed as a barrier, is the framework for payments at scale. It defines how value is issued, balances are protected, transactions are settled, and accountability is enforced.

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.

Ethiopia Expands Market-Based FX Policies in Far-Reaching Central Bank Move

Ethiopia’s central bank has unveiled a new FX directive easing remittances, education and medical payments abroad, and introducing forward FX trading.

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.

This Ethiopian Startup Is Replacing Diesel Generators with Silent Hybrids

A blackout sparked an idea. An exploded diesel generator pushed it further. An Ethiopian startup is now building noiseless hybrid generators for off-grid and backup power.

Central Bank Says Customs Indicative Prices Are References, Not Fixed Rates

Ethiopia’s central bank has clarified that customs “indicative prices” for imports are reference points, not fixed rates, after confusion among banks over a directive from the prior month.

Moody’s Keeps Ethiopia Ratings in Speculative Territory, Cites Liquidity and Debt Risks

Moody’s affirms Ethiopia’s local currency rating at Caa2, foreign currency at Caa3, citing ongoing debt restructuring and liquidity risks.