Ethiopia Inaugurates National Agri-Finance Roadmap to Mobilize ETB 881 Billion

Ethiopia inaugurated the National Agricultural Finance Implementation Roadmap (NAFIR) this February, initiating a pilot phase across eighteen woredas to mobilize ETB 881 billion in annual credit by 2030.

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Banking on the Future: How ESX Listings Are Reshaping Ethiopia’s Financial Powerhouse

Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is gradually building depth as more major financial institutions move toward public listing. The Main Market currently hosts two banks, Wegagen Bank (WGBX) and Gadaa Bank (GDAB) alongside Ethio Telecom (TELE) as the only non-bank equity listing.

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NBE Announces $70 Million Foreign Exchange Auction

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has officially announced its eighteenth foreign exchange auction, scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Addis Ababa.

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A market bulletin from the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) showing the Daily Commodity Trade Data for February 16, 2026.

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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of February 17, 2026.

Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Ethiopia’s Retail Banking Landscape Signals Deepening Financial Consolidation

Ethiopia’s banking sector is undergoing an unprecedented customer acquisition surge, led by the state owned Commercial Bank of Ethiopia with over 43 million accounts.

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Dashen Bank and IFC Deepen SME Finance with $10 Million Risk Sharing Facility

Dashen Bank has entered a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) to expand financing for small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Ethiopia.

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Result: FX Auction No. 18 Oversubscribed as Demand Doubles Supply

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has released the results of Foreign Exchange Auction No. 18, revealing strong demand for limited dollar liquidity.

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A market bulletin from the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) showing the Daily Commodity Trade Data for February 17, 2026.

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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of February 18, 2026.

Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Ethiopia’s FX Reform Is Redrawing the Rules of Cross-Border Trade and Travel

Ethiopia’s sweeping foreign exchange reform is reshaping not just financial markets but also the fundamentals of cross-border business and travel.

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Erdoğan Visit Spurs Turkey-Ethiopia Energy Pact, Signaling Horn Investment Push

Turkey and Ethiopia signed two cooperation accords on economic and energy development during President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s first Addis Ababa visit in 11 years, underscoring Ankara’s deepening Horn of Africa footprint as Ethiopian power demand climbs with industrialization.

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Ethiopia and Amref Launch €2.3 Million Worth Digital Inclusion Initiative

The Ministry of Women and Social Affairs signed a €2.3 million agreement with Amref Health Africa to generate employment for 50,000 youth, targeting digital inclusion across five regional states.

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Benchmarking Manila: Ethiopia’s Drive Toward High Efficiency Electronic Tax Systems

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Revenues is intensifying its fiscal digitalization under the Homegrown Economic Reform 2.0, aiming to replicate high efficiency benchmarks recently set by the Philippines’ 85% electronic payment rate.

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The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of February 19, 2026.

Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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Ethiopia Expands Duty Free Incentives to Cover Generators and Transformers

Ethiopia’s government has expanded investment incentives by granting duty and tax free import status to generators and transformers, a move formalized by the Ministry of Finance under Directive No. 1064/2017.

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Kenya Launches Digital Trade Platforms to Drive AfCFTA Deal Execution

Kenya has unveiled two interconnected digital platforms, BiasharaLink and Deal House, aimed at transforming how trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is executed.

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Exciting Career Opportunities at the Ministry of Finance Ethiopia

The Federal Civil Service Commission has announced prestigious vacancies within the Ministry of Finance, offering diverse roles for ambitious professionals.

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A market bulletin from the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) showing the Daily Commodity Trade Data for February 19, 2026.

Source - Ethiopia Commodity Exchange

The official exchange rates of the Ethiopian Birr against various foreign currencies as of February 20, 2026.

Source - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
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