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Addis Ababa, May 30, 2025 – Ethiopia’s radical shift to a market-based foreign exchange system has driven one of Africa’s most dramatic inflation turnarounds, with prices rising at just 13% annually compared to 30% a year ago. National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Governor Mamo Mihretu confirmed the milestone at the
Ethiopian Investment Board Approves Key Directive to Boost Investment in the Trading Sector Addis Ababa, May 23, 2025 In a landmark move to revitalize Ethiopia’s economy, the Ethiopian Investment Board (EIB) has approved a pivotal amendment to Directive No. 1001/2016, opening previously restricted trade sectors to foreign investors. The revised
The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) Announced Significant Reforms Foreign Exchange Market May 20, 2025, The reforms aimed at modernizing the foreign exchange (FX) market, enhancing financial sector competitiveness, and aligning policies with international standards. These measures are part of broader macroeconomic reforms initiated since July 2024 to stabilize Ethiopia’s
