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Jan 17 , 2026

ATI Expands Commercial Farming, Youth Jobs, Digital Agriculture Push

The Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Institute (ATI) says agricultural commercialisation, youth employment, and digital transformation will anchor its next phase of work. Briefing stakeholders th...

Jan 17 , 2026

Justice Ministry Freezes Accounts of Eight Payment Gateways

The Ministry of Justice has ordered all commercial banks to freeze the accounts of eight payment gateway providers and submit full financial records. In a December 29 directive signed by Tesfaye Daba...

Jan 17 , 2026

CBE Unveils StarPay Electronic Payment Service

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has launched StarPay, a digital payment gateway linked to its banking platform that works both online and offline. Ephraim Mekuria, Acting President of CBE, said...

Jan 17 , 2026

Coffee Exports Surge in First Half of Fiscal Year

Ethiopia exported 200,000 tons of coffee during the first half of 2025/26, earning 1.35 billion dollars in revenue. This exceeds last year's earnings by 350 million dollars and surpasses the 1.32 bill...

Jan 17 , 2026

Google Launches Universal Commerce Protocol

Google has officially launched the Universal Commerce Protocol, a new system designed to streamline online transactions through artificial intelligence agents. Introduced on January 11, 2026, the prot...

Jan 17 , 2026

Dachi Launches First Domestic Canned Bean Production

Dachi Food Industry has begun producing canned bean products locally for the first time, a move designed to boost agro-processing, cut imports, and expand exports. Dachi has introduced six varieties,...

Jan 17 , 2026

U.S. Suspends Immigrant Visas for Nationals of 75 Countries

The United States has halted all immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, including Ethiopia, effective 12:01 a.m. on January 21. While applications can still be submitted, no visas will...

Jan 17 , 2026

Education Ministry Tightens Distance Learning Oversight

The Ministry of Education has drafted strict regulations for distance education providers, including automatic license revocation for institutions failing national exams over two consecutive years. Gr...

Jan 10 , 2026

Akobo Minerals Reports First Profit, Targets Higher Production by 2026

Akobo Minerals reported a total annual gold output of 73 kilograms, including 21.5 kg in the latest quarter, valued at around one million dollars. The company also holds 600 tonnes of unprocessed mate...

Jan 10 , 2026

Ashley, Yusra Partner with Arada Mall for Furniture Showroom

World-leading home furnishings manufacturer Ashley Industries Plc who has been in partnership with Yusra Homes signs to open a flagship showroom at the Arada Mall project in Addis Abeba. The signing c...

Jan 10 , 2026

Indian State-Owned RailTel to Deliver Data Centre

RailTel Corporation of India Limited has announced plans to build a greenfield data centre in Addis Abeba for Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in support of the country's Digital Ethiopia Strategy. In...

Jan 10 , 2026

Authority Says Nestlé Products Lack Approval, Warns Consumers

The Ethiopian Food & Drug Authority (EFDA) said it has not authorised or licensed the distribution of the Nestlé-branded products in the country. The regulator ordered the immediate suspension...

Jan 10 , 2026

CBE Launches Farm, Livestock Financing Programme in Dire Dawa

The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) Dire Dawa City Administration has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Dire Dawa Agriculture, Water, Mining & Energy Bureau to extend agricultural lo...

Jan 10 , 2026

Industry, Bank Launch Talks to Solve Credit Bottlenecks for Manufacturers

The Ministry of Industry has held discussions with the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) on providing credit to 13 major manufacturing industries. Industry Minister Melaku Alebel said a shortage of...

Jan 10 , 2026

Health Ministry Eyes US-Linked Investment to Strengthen Healthcare

Senior officials at the Ministry of Health met with a delegation from the Ethio-American Chamber of Commerce to explore ways to strengthen Ethiopia's health system and expand cooperation. The Chamb...

Jan 10 , 2026

UAE, Ethiopia Hold Talks on Climate Action, Regional Security

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan held talks with Ethiopian officials on bilateral relations, with a focus on cooperation in climate action, peace and security. ...


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