With big projects, Ethiopia shedding famine stereotype
Addis Ababa:- Ethiopia's planned new airport on the outskirts of the capital is still years from becoming a reality but...
Economy
This Week on the Frontiers: Ethiopia’s Appeal Grows
By Dan Keeler, Wall Street Journal - Ethiopia has been generating a great deal of interest from potential investors. At...
Ascent Capital to invest in Ethiopian companies
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - A new private equity firm based in Mauritius, Ascent Capital, is looking forward to financing local businesses...
Qatari Investors to Launch $500 Million Projects in Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: President Mulatu Teshome stated that the government will consolidate its support to investors. During his talks with...
Ethiopia’s rapid growth: Miracle or mirage?
Ethiopia, like many of Africa’s new growing economies, began achieving high growth rates from a low base, writes William Gumede....
Ethiopia eyes record coffee exports
By Aaron Maasho in Addis Ababa The head of Ethiopia's exporters association says the East African country expects coffee exports...
Oilseeds export outweighs coffee
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Making Ethiopia the second larger exporter next to India, oilseeds, spices and pulses exports have generated...
The Next Shirt You Buy May Say ‘Made In Ethiopia.’ Here’s Why
By Nathan Siegel, NPR People working on the assembly line in April 2012 at Huajian shoe factory in Dukem, Ethiopia...
Ethiopia’s GDP reaches 1.5 trillion Birr
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development (MoFED) announced that Ethiopia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has reached 1.5...