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.

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.

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.

Beyond Business as Usual, Ethiopia Bets on an Entrepreneurial State

The policy’s most ambitious shift targets the state itself, linking government productivity losses to rigid procedures, weak problem-solving culture, and inefficient use of resources.

Ethio Telecom Goes Public on Pressure, Performance, and Competition

While Ethio telecom is already feeling increased regulatory pressure, recent policy shifts suggest its current challenges are less a momentary strain and more a sign of what lies ahead.

What the Next Five Years Could Hold for Digital Finance in Ethiopia

An analysis of Ethiopia's National Digital Payments Strategy (2026-2030) and what it reveals about the ecosystem's next chapter.

In Ethiopia’s Homes, an Invisible Workforce Waits for the Law to Catch Up

In Addis Ababa, thousands of young women keep households running, yet remain outside Ethiopia’s labor law. No contracts. No minimum wage. Little protection.

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.