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.

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.

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.

Ethiopia Turns to AI and Digital IDs to Rewire Agriculture Advisory Services

ATI is working on OpenAgriNet, a national DPI designed to modernize agriculture for over 30 million farmers with voice-based access, local-language advice, and location-specific recommendations.

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.

Ethiopia Halts Eurobond Restructuring After Official Creditors Reject Draft Deal

Ethiopia says it cannot proceed with a draft restructuring of its $1bn Eurobond after official creditors ruled the terms non-compliant with G20 comparability rules.