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.

LakiPay Bets on Ethiopia’s Content Creators with New Digital Remittance Platform

Ethiopian fintech LakiPay has launched a digital remittance platform targeting the creator economy promising content creators up to 95% of their earnings from online gifts.

Fayda Linked Accounts Pass 2 Million as Ethiopian Banks Escalate Efforts Ahead of April Deadline

Bank of Abyssinia, Awash Bank, Wegagen Bank, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, and Cooperative Bank of Oromia have enabled online Fayda registration.