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May 3 , 2026

Britain Wants Ethiopia to Stop Being an Aid Case and Become a Climate Power

Fortune: Given the United Kingdom's long history with Ethiopia, is there a change of view about its role in East Africa's economic and climate future? McLoughlin: We are recalibrating our approach in recognition of Ethiopia's increased importance, particularly on climate and economic transformati...

Apr 10 , 2026

MELIKA B. MOHAMMED

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male-preserved space. How does it feel to be the one recalibrating that balance as you climb? Melika B. Mohammed: For me, it has never been about proving a point. It is about purpose. I am driven less by the idea of breaking barriers than by the responsibility I carry to my family, my colleagues and the country I serve. Every step forward is not only personal progress but also a contribution to a larger shift. Q: Beyond the statistics, why do you think this industry has remained so stubbornly monochromatic for so long? Deeply rooted systems and ol...


Apr 10 , 2026

ASTER S. NEWAY

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male-preserved space. How does it feel to be the one recalibrating that balance as you climb? Aster S. Neway: It is both a responsibility and an opportunity. Finance has long been male-dominated; stepping into leadership means more than personal progress. It is about widening the path for others. I focus on bringing strong governance, thoughtful risk perspectives and inclusion to the table, especially because our Bank's core mission is to empower women financially and build community awareness. It is not about changing the balance alone, but about contr...


Apr 10 , 2026

BIRUKTAWIT TESFAYE

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male-preserved space. How does it feel to be the one recalibrating that balance as you climb? Biruktawit: Tesfaye: The finance sector, like many others, has traditionally been male-dominated. But I see that less as a barrier than as an opportunity to push myself and work harder. As a woman in finance, I bring a different perspective, especially in leadership, risk awareness and decision-making. I do not see myself as competing with men. I see myself as contributing to better outcomes. In today's world, and particularly in Ethiopia, what matters is produ...

Interview

Apr 10 , 2026

EZEMA'S New Leader on Elections, Youth Apathy and the Constitution

Fortune: Have you voted before? Eyob Mesafint: Yes. I have voted since I was 18. Q: How does the current electoral climate compared with the past? Under the EPRDF, except in 2005, elections w...

Apr 10 , 2026

FREHIWOT ALEMAYEHU

Fortune: What is your observation on diversity and inclusion in the finance sector today? And where do you see the greatest opportunity for improvement? Frehiwot Alemayehu: Progress is visible, but...

Apr 10 , 2026

MESERET B. ABEBE

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male-preserved space. How does it feel to be the one recalibrating that balance as you climb? Meseret B. Abebe: I never approached my career as a mission to ...

Apr 10 , 2026

SEBASEGEL S. GEMEDA

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male-preserved space. How does it feel to be one of the women recalibrating that balance as you climb? Sebasegel S. Gemeda: I feel both empowered and responsib...

Apr 10 , 2026

LEALEM GETACHEW

Fortune: The financial sector remains a male-dominated space. How does it feel to be among those recalibrating that balance as you climb? Lealem Getachew: I see it as both a responsibility and an o...

Apr 10 , 2026

LISHAN G. GIRMAY

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male preserve. How does it feel to be one of the women recalibrating that balance as you climb? Lishan G. Girmay: Indeed, it remains male-dominated, particular...

Apr 10 , 2026

LULE I. AYANA

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male-preserved space. How does it feel to be the one recalibrating that balance as you climb? Lule I. Ayana: I see myself as part of a broader shift that is lo...

Apr 10 , 2026

ENYE B. KIDANU

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male-dominated space. How does it feel to be one of the women recalibrating that balance as you rise? Enye B. Kidanu: In finance, advancement is often somethin...

Apr 10 , 2026

HIKMET ABDELLA

Fortune: The finance sector remains a male preserve. How does it feel to be one of those recalibrating that balance as you climb? Hikma Abdella: I do not see my journey as “recalibrating” the s...

Jan 4 , 2026

Hailemelekot Mewael

Q: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? A: If possible, I would say I would want to write to change society. Q: In your stories, who is usually a free person? Is...

Jan 4 , 2026

Henock Bekele

Fortune: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? Henock: I write simply because I love writing, nothing more, nothing less. To me, 'societal change' is a concept too va...

Jan 4 , 2026

Esubalew Abera

Fortune: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? Esubalew: Obviously, a literary novel as a form or medium can be a tool for societal change and progression. As a novel...

Jan 4 , 2026

Roman Tewoldeberhan

Fortune: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? Roman: I write from inspiration and real-life events. I do not necessarily write with a purpose. Q: In your stories...

Jan 4 , 2026

Mesfin Wondwossen

Fortune: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? Mesfin: It is a little beyond both. My purpose depends on each story. I do not see myself as a guide leading society so...

Jan 4 , 2026

Yineger Getachew

Fortune: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? Yineger: I mainly write to magnify social history, and I also try to explore how society views in different perspective...

Jan 4 , 2026

Elssa Mulugeta

Q: Do you write to change society, or to document it before it changes? A: I am not writing to change society. I am telling stories. Most of what I write comes from my childhood, the people I know...


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