IMF Disburses $261 Million to Ethiopia, Endorsing Reform Driven Stabilization Path
The IMF approved a $261 million disbursement to Ethiopia under its Extended Credit Facility, raising total funding to $2.183 billion of the four year $3.4 billion program, signaling international confidence in the country’s reform trajectory and macro stabilization efforts.
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The IMF approved a $261 million disbursement to Ethiopia under its Extended Credit Facility, raising total funding to $2.183 billion of the four year $3.4 billion program, signaling international confidence in the country’s reform trajectory and macro stabilization efforts.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/IMF-Disburses-261-Million-to-Ethiopia-Endorsing-Reform-Driven-Stabilization-Path-01-17
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Ethiopia Bets on State Led Sovereignty With Domestic Currency Printing Plan
Ethiopia plans to localize banknote printing, a move Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed framed as economic sovereignty, as Ethiopian Investment Holdings targets a 20 % GDP contribution by 2030.
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Ethiopia plans to localize banknote printing, a move Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed framed as economic sovereignty, as Ethiopian Investment Holdings targets a 20 % GDP contribution by 2030.
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May this sacred day of spiritual preparation and remembrance of the Baptism of Jesus Christ bring peace, unity, and blessings to our community.✨
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May this sacred day of spiritual preparation and remembrance of the Baptism of Jesus Christ bring peace, unity, and blessings to our community.✨
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A celebration of faith, renewal, and unity.
Rejoicing the Baptism of Christ, may this holy day fill our hearts with light and blessing.
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Rejoicing the Baptism of Christ, may this holy day fill our hearts with light and blessing.
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Ethiopia Conducts $70 Million FX Auction as Central Bank Formalizes Market Operations
Ethiopia’s central bank announced a $ 70 million foreign exchange auction scheduled for January 20, underscoring its commitment to bi-weekly FX sales as part of a structured shift toward market based currency management.
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Ethiopia’s central bank announced a $ 70 million foreign exchange auction scheduled for January 20, underscoring its commitment to bi-weekly FX sales as part of a structured shift toward market based currency management.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Conducts-70-Million-FX-Auction-as-Central-Bank-Formalizes-Market-Operations-01-19
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AfDB’s £1 Billion Sterling Bond Draws Strong Demand, Signals Deep Liquidity in UK Markets
The African Development Bank returned to the sterling market, unveiling a £1 Billion global benchmark due January 2029, a move that underscores supranational appetite to lock in funding amid resilient UK liquidity and easing rate volatility.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/AfDBs-1-Billion-Sterling-Bond-Draws-Strong-Demand-Signals-Deep-Liquidity-in-UK-Markets-01-19
Source: African Development Bank Group
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The African Development Bank returned to the sterling market, unveiling a £1 Billion global benchmark due January 2029, a move that underscores supranational appetite to lock in funding amid resilient UK liquidity and easing rate volatility.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/AfDBs-1-Billion-Sterling-Bond-Draws-Strong-Demand-Signals-Deep-Liquidity-in-UK-Markets-01-19
Source: African Development Bank Group
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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of January 20, 2026.
Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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IMF Lifts 2026 Global Growth Forecast as AI Investment Cushions Trade Shock
The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.3%, aligning with a stronger 2025 outcome. It underscored how corporate investment in artificial intelligence, data centers, and advanced computing has offset trade frictions and stabilized business activity across major economies.
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The International Monetary Fund raised its 2026 global growth forecast to 3.3%, aligning with a stronger 2025 outcome. It underscored how corporate investment in artificial intelligence, data centers, and advanced computing has offset trade frictions and stabilized business activity across major economies.
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Council of Ministers Approves Three Landmark Economic Reform Measures
The Ethiopian Council of Ministers approved a sweeping legislative package to overhaul customs protocols and investment incentives, signaling a critical phase in the nation's market driven economic liberalization.
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The Ethiopian Council of Ministers approved a sweeping legislative package to overhaul customs protocols and investment incentives, signaling a critical phase in the nation's market driven economic liberalization.
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Ethiopia Signals Debt Rebalancing as Fiscal Pressures Shift to the Treasury
Ethiopia signaled a recalibration of its sovereign risk profile after Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said external debt distress could ease to a “moderate” level within two years.
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Ethiopia signaled a recalibration of its sovereign risk profile after Finance Minister Ahmed Shide said external debt distress could ease to a “moderate” level within two years.
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Ethiopia Hardwires Disaster Financing Into the Economy With Broad Based Levies
Ethiopia is embedding disaster risk financing directly into daily economic activity, beginning February 8 with a 5% levy on all telecom airtime and data sales, a move that places the fast growing digital communications sector at the center of a new domestic resilience framework.
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Ethiopia is embedding disaster risk financing directly into daily economic activity, beginning February 8 with a 5% levy on all telecom airtime and data sales, a move that places the fast growing digital communications sector at the center of a new domestic resilience framework.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Hardwires-Disaster-Financing-Into-the-Economy-With-Broad-Based-Levies-01-20
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CBE Unveils Digital Wallet to Channel Forex and Modernize Ethiopia’s Payments System
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia unveiled CBE Connect Digital Wallet as it targets higher foreign exchange inflows and deeper financial modernization.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/CBE-Unveils-Digital-Wallet-to-Channel-Forex-and-Modernize-Ethiopias-Payments-System-01-20
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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia unveiled CBE Connect Digital Wallet as it targets higher foreign exchange inflows and deeper financial modernization.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/CBE-Unveils-Digital-Wallet-to-Channel-Forex-and-Modernize-Ethiopias-Payments-System-01-20
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Ethiopia Sells $70 Million at Weaker Birr as FX Shortage Persists
Ethiopia’s central bank allocated $70 million at 15th foreign exchange auction, underscoring persistent hard currency scarcity as demand again outpaced supply, with bids reaching nearly $95 million.
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Ethiopia’s central bank allocated $70 million at 15th foreign exchange auction, underscoring persistent hard currency scarcity as demand again outpaced supply, with bids reaching nearly $95 million.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Sells-70-Million-at-Weaker-Birr-as-FX-Shortage-Persists-01-20
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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of January 21, 2026.
Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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CBE Launches Diaspora Wallet to Deepen Forex Supply and Formalize Remittance Flows
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia has unveiled CBE Connect, a digital wallet designed to channel diaspora remittances through formal markets.
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Commercial Bank of Ethiopia has unveiled CBE Connect, a digital wallet designed to channel diaspora remittances through formal markets.
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$120,000 Funding for African Innovators Tackling Plastic Waste
OceanHub Africa, with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, is inviting African scientists, researchers, startups, and early-stage companies to apply for the Plastic Waste Innovation Initiative 2026.
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OceanHub Africa, with support from The Coca-Cola Foundation, is inviting African scientists, researchers, startups, and early-stage companies to apply for the Plastic Waste Innovation Initiative 2026.
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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of January 22, 2026.
Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Exceeds Business Registration Target by 24% Amidst Export Surge
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration processed 2.3 million digital business registrations during the 2025/26 first half, exceeding government targets by 24 % amidst aggressive institutional reforms.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Exceeds-Business-Registration-Target-by-24-Amidst-Export-Surge-01-22
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Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration processed 2.3 million digital business registrations during the 2025/26 first half, exceeding government targets by 24 % amidst aggressive institutional reforms.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-Exceeds-Business-Registration-Target-by-24-Amidst-Export-Surge-01-22
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Ethiopia to Launch Sukuk Bonds to Unlock $1.4 Billion in Interest Free Deposits
Ethiopia’s financial sector recalibrated toward specialized capital mobilization as the Development Bank of Ethiopia and FSD Ethiopia finalized plans to launch Sukuk certificates.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-to-Launch-Sukuk-Bonds-to-Unlock-14-Billion-in-Interest-Free-Deposits-01-22
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Ethiopia’s financial sector recalibrated toward specialized capital mobilization as the Development Bank of Ethiopia and FSD Ethiopia finalized plans to launch Sukuk certificates.
Read Full Article: https://telegra.ph/Ethiopia-to-Launch-Sukuk-Bonds-to-Unlock-14-Billion-in-Interest-Free-Deposits-01-22
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