The Minister of Trade and Regional Integration has announced that the Africa Trade Development Forum (ATDF) 2026 will take place in Addis Ababa on November 23–24. The gathering will bring together heads of government, policymakers, industrialists, and global partners to address non‑tariff barriers, which increase regional trade costs by an estimated 15 to 30 percent. […]

Bahrain-based Intercontinental Investment Bank, known as iib Group, is deepening its engagement with Ethiopia’s emerging capital market after securing approval from the National Bank of Ethiopia to open a representative office in Addis Ababa. The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority held talks with a delegation from the group led by CEO Sohail Sultan, with discussions focusing […]

The Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has announced plans to launch a new passport issuance system that uses the national digital ID (Fayda), allowing citizens to apply online without appearing in person for fingerprinting. The reform aims to ease long‑standing administrative bottlenecks. The ICS has long struggled with inefficiencies, including extensive backlogs and mandatory in‑person […]

Ethiopia’s logistics sector is a notorious choke point for the entire economy. High costs, chronic delays, and over-reliance on Djibouti have long inflated import prices, squeezed manufacturers, and undermined export ambitions. So when the Ministry of Transport and Logistics issued Directive 1140/2026, one might have expected measures to unleash efficiency. Instead, the government has erected […]

The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority has granted a Capital Market Service Provider licence to United Capital Financial Services PLC, a subsidiary of Nigeria’s United Capital Group, making it the first foreign investment bank to establish a subsidiary in Ethiopia. The licence, issued on June 5, authorises the company to operate under the investment banking category. […]

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The Ministry of Transport and Logistics has lowered initial fleet requirements for commercial bus operators while extending the timeline for mandatory fleet expansion, under a new regulatory framework that reshapes entry conditions and long-term compliance in the public transport sector. The reforms are contained in Directive No. 1136/2026 issued in May, which amends Directive No. […]

Former Addis Ababa mayor and veteran diplomat Ali Abdo has died, closing a public service career that spanned municipal administration and diplomacy. Ali Abdo served as the 27th mayor of Addis Ababa, leading the Ethiopian capital during a period of urban expansion and administrative transition. He later represented Ethiopia abroad as ambassador to Sudan and […]

The Ministry of Education has completed testing of an artificial intelligence‑driven tool officially designated as an AI‑powered teacher assistant. Officials have announced that the Ministry will commence national deployment of the tool to support teaching and learning. Ethiopian teachers currently confront heavy workloads, overcrowded classrooms, and time‑consuming administrative duties, including manual lesson planning and exam […]

The Minister of Trade and Regional Integration has announced that the Africa Trade Development Forum (ATDF) 2026 will take place in Addis Ababa on November 23–24. The gathering will bring together heads of government, policymakers, industrialists, and global partners to address non‑tariff barriers, which increase regional trade costs by an estimated 15 to 30 percent. […]