Ethiopian Coffee Farmers Back Shift to Bank Transfers, Research Shows

A new study finds 82% of coffee farmers in Oromia could prefer bank transfers over cash for cooperative payments citing safety, transparency, and convenience. Infrastructure gaps remain.

Ethiopia Eyes $900 Million in Solar Exports as New Factories Come Online

Ethiopia is positioning itself to earn nearly $900 million from solar technology exports by 2026, as five new factories are set to come online, PM Abiy Ahmed said.

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.

Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel Sign Deal for Regional Fiber Corridor

Ethio telecom, Djibouti Telecom and Sudatel have signed a deal to build a new terrestrial fiber corridor linking Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan, aiming to reduce reliance on vulnerable subsea cables.

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.

EuroCham Opens EU Investment Incubation Centre in Ethiopia

EuroCham has launched an EU FDI incubation centre in Ethiopia, aimed at easing market entry for European companies during pre-investment and setup phases.

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.

New Roadmap Aims to Turn Ethiopia’s Green Ambitions into Thriving Climate Startups

Ethiopia’s green ambitions are clear. Turning them into viable climate businesses has been harder. A new roadmap, validated this week, outlines how the country could close that gap.