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Ethiopian Cabinet Approves Record 2.34 Trillion Birr Budget for 2019 EC Fiscal Year

Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers has approved a record federal budget proposal of 2.34 trillion birr for the 2019 fiscal year and forwarded it to the House of People’s Representatives, signaling the government’s continued commitment to economic reform and development priorities. During its 56th regular meeting, the Council reviewed and unanimously endorsed the country’s Medium-Term Macroeconomic

StockMarket.et9 Jun 2026

Economy

KEFI Reports 2025 Loss as Tulu Kapi Gold Project Advances Toward Production

KEFI Gold & Copper reported a loss for 2025 as the company intensified development activities at its flagship Tulu Kapi Gold Project in Ethiopia, while emphasizing that the project has now moved into the construction phase and remains on track for first gold production in 2028. The London-listed mining company posted a pretax loss of

StockMarket.et9 Jun 2026

Economy

IMF Reaches Staff-Level Agreement on Fifth Review, Paving Way for $468 Million Disbursement to Ethiopia

Ethiopia is set to receive approximately $468 million in additional financing after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff-level agreement with the government on the fifth review of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. The agreement, announced on Wednesday, marks another milestone in Ethiopia’s ongoing economic reform agenda and, once approved by the

StockMarket.et3 Jun 2026

Economy

Bondholders Prepare Court Battle as Ethiopia Debt Restructuring Stalls

Ethiopia’s efforts to restructure its defaulted $1 billion Eurobond have encountered another setback after a committee representing bondholders rejected the government’s latest proposal and warned that some investors are preparing to pursue legal action. In a statement released on Monday, the bondholder committee said it remains willing to consider alternative solutions but concluded that Ethiopia’s

StockMarket.et2 Jun 2026

Business

Ethiopia Introduces New Franco Valuta Import Framework for Selected Goods

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has introduced a new directive governing imports made under the Franco Valuta system, aiming to modernize the framework and strengthen oversight of foreign currency-free imports. The directive officially took effect on May 29, 2026. Franco Valuta refers to the importation of goods without using foreign exchange obtained from Ethiopia’s

StockMarket.et30 May 2026

Economy

Ethiopia Says Bondholders Reject Latest Debt Restructuring Proposal

Ethiopia’s efforts to restructure its international debt have suffered another setback after bondholders rejected the government’s latest proposal, according to the Ministry of Finance. The proposal, discussed during negotiations held from May 6 to May 27, reportedly included a 12% haircut on Ethiopia’s $1 billion Eurobond due in 2024. Bondholders declined the offer, prolonging a

StockMarket.et29 May 2026

Banking & Finance

NBE Authorizes All Commercial Banks to Issue Export Permits to China

National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has officially authorized all licensed commercial banks to issue export permits for goods destined for the People’s Republic of China. The landmark decision, announced via a public notice today, May 26, 2026, removes a long-standing restriction that previously required all China-bound export permits to be processed exclusively through the Commercial

StockMarket.et26 May 2026

Banking & Finance

Ethiopia Eases FX Controls and Cuts Trade Finance Costs as NBE Unveils New Letter of Credit Reform

The National Bank of Ethiopia has announced a fresh set of foreign exchange (FX) reforms aimed at improving trade efficiency, reducing administrative bottlenecks, and aligning the country’s financial system with international best practices. In a public notice issued on 25 May 2026, the central bank said the latest amendments to FX Directive FXD/01/2024 are part

StockMarket.et25 May 2026

National Bank of Ethiopia Office Building

Economy

Ethiopia’s Central Bank Concludes $500 Million Special FX Auction at 159.63 Birr/USD

The National Bank of Ethiopia has announced the results of its latest Special Foreign Exchange Auction held on May 19, 2026, allocating USD 500 million to participating banks as part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the country’s foreign exchange market. According to the central bank, total bids submitted by commercial banks reached USD 1.06 billion,

StockMarket.et19 May 2026

Business

Dangote Raises Ethiopia Investment to Over $4 Billion, Making It His Second Largest Bet in Africa

Aliko Dangote visited the construction site of a fertiliser plant in Gode, in Ethiopia’s Somali region, this weekend alongside Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and used the occasion to announce a significant expansion of his group’s commitment to the country. The Dangote Group’s total investment in Ethiopia has now risen from $2.5 billion to more than

StockMarket.et18 May 2026

Economy

The Funeral of Ethiopia’s Middle Class

Addis Ababa has started to feel like two cities stacked on top of each other. One runs on dollars, generators, imported marble, Telegram property listings, and rooftop gyms. The other runs on delayed salaries, rising transport fares, smaller grocery portions, and quiet panic every time the exchange rate moves again. In Bole, the lifts work.

Yesuf Hadji13 May 2026

Economy

Double-Digit Inflation Returns as Rising Food and Fuel Costs Pressure Ethiopian Households

Ethiopia’s inflation rate climbed back into double digits in April 2026, underscoring renewed pressure on household budgets as rising food and fuel prices combined with global supply disruptions to test the country’s recent progress in stabilizing prices. Headline inflation rose to 11.7 percent in April, up from 9.4 percent in March, according to the latest

StockMarket.et8 May 2026