Ethiopia’s Motorsports Future May Be on a Screen, Not a Street

Ethiopia's motor sports ambitions have struggled to mature due to several reasons. Now, its revival may begin not on asphalt, but on racing simulators.

Love, Live: Ethiopians Are Finding Romance on TikTok Streams

From 100 viewers to 4,000 per stream, TikTok matchmaking rooms in Ethiopia are exploding in popularity. Real interaction, unscripted emotion, and human connection are pulling audiences.

Ethiopia in 2025, The Year in Headlines

2025 was a year of reform momentum and execution risk in Ethiopia: capital markets reopened, startups gained legal footing, digital payments expanded amid FX pressure, and regulatory uncertainty.

Ethiopia’s Redevelopment Dilemma: Growth, Compensation, and Fragile Land Rights

Addis Ababa paid over 7.4 billion Birr in compensation in just six months of urban resettlement. Experts warn one-time payouts don’t rebuild livelihoods when land rights remain legally fragile.

Why Plastic Qetema Is Worrying Environmental Advocates

Supporters of the #SayNoToPlasticQetema campaign say the true cost of plastic Qetema, including environmental cleanup, health risks, and lost livelihoods, far outweighs the benefits of its low price.

13 Million Birr and Counting: Ye-Buna, a Local Monetization Platform, Is Helping Ethiopian Digital Creators Get Paid

As global creator platforms remain limited in Ethiopia, local developers are creating alternatives built for local payments. Ye-Buna is part of this broader shift.

How TikTok Is Slowly Shaping Where and How Addis Ababa Eats

From group chats to glowing café lights, TikTok is quietly reshaping how Addis Ababa eats.

Shaping the Future of Immunization through Data Sovereignty and Sustainable Africa-Led System

From zero-dose mapping to life-course immunization, Amref Health Africa's SLL Phase II Project is building systems that protect lives today while securing Africa’s capacity to protect itself tomorrow.