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.

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.

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.

When the Lights Flickered, the Roots Held

A year after deep cuts to global aid, Africa’s development sector looks different. Programs paused. Assumptions challenged. But one lesson stands out: community-owned, locally led systems endure.