Africa
AfDB and Morocco Sign €150 Million Municipal Infrastructure Agreement
The African Development Bank and Morocco’s Fonds d’équipement communal have signed a €150 million agreement to finance municipal infrastructure, public services and…
Category: Ethiopia
Africa
African Development Fund Approves $9.3 Million Climate and Water Grant for Ethiopia and South Sudan
A $9.3 million African Development Fund grant will support solar-powered water systems, flood management and climate-resilient food production in Ethiopia’s Gambella Region…
AfDB
Ethiopia’s First Wind IPP Tests Whether Private Capital Can Help Close Africa’s Power Gap
The 300 MW Aysha Wind Project is testing whether blended finance, a long-term power-purchase agreement and risk mitigation can make private renewable-energy…
Africa
Solar Cold Storage Is Turning Africa’s Food-Loss Problem Into A Market Opportunity
Solar-powered cold rooms are helping African farmers reduce spoilage, preserve value and connect more reliably to markets, making cold-chain infrastructure a practical…
Africa
Ethiopia Votes as Abiy Ahmed Seeks Renewed Mandate Amid Regional Unrest
Ethiopia’s election is a test of political legitimacy, federal stability and investor confidence in one of Africa’s most important economies.
Africa
African Development Bank to Host Africa Natural Capital Accounting Community of Practice (Africa NCA COP) Secretariat
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, September 17, 2025/ — The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has officially announced that it will host the Secretariat…
Economy
Ethiopia: African Development Bank provides $400,000 for Public Disclosure Platform to boost capital market
The planned public disclosure platform will facilitate timely and accurate dissemination of company information to investors, shareholders, and other market participants, thereby…
Ethiopia
Swahili Fashion Week 2024: A Celebration of East African Creativity
Swahili Fashion Week, the largest fashion event in East and Swahili-speaking countries, will be held from December 2nd to 4th, 2024, in…
Ethiopia
Mastercard and Cooperative Bank of Oromia Launch New Financial Solutions in Ethiopia
Mastercard, in collaboration with the Cooperative Bank of Oromia, has launched new financial solutions aimed at boosting financial inclusion in Ethiopia. This…
Business
Ethiopia Ranks as Africa’s Fifth Largest Economy in 2024
In the ever-evolving world, the art of forging genuine connections remains timeless. Whether it’s with colleagues, clients, or partners, establishing a genuine…