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Ethiopian Airlines Turns to Hotels in $21 Billion Airport-City Bet

Ethiopian Airlines Group is placing hospitality at the center of its next phase of growth, embedding large-scale hotel developments into its planned Bishoftu International Airport as part of a broader $21 billion airport-city strategy. The state-owned carrier, Africa’s largest by revenue and network, is moving beyond its traditional aviation model to capture higher-margin income from

April 15, 2026 By Addis Insight
Business

GuzoForex Bets on Ethiopia’s Youth With Gamified Trading Platform

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — A new Ethiopia-focused forex education and trading platform, GuzoForex, is positioning itself at the intersection of financial literacy, digital opportunity, and youth ambition—offering a gamified learning experience alongside real-money trading challenges. At a time when Ethiopia’s young population faces limited formal employment opportunities but increasing internet access, GuzoForex is tapping into

April 7, 2026 By Addis Insight
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Addis Ababa Unveils Sar Bet Plaza Built by MIDROC on 1.3 Hectares

Addis Ababa City Administration Mayor Adanech Abiebie yesterday evening inaugurated the Sar Bet Plaza, which was beautifully built by MIDROC Investment Group on 1.3 hectares of land, and officially opened it for public use. It has been stated that this new development project demonstrates how the development works being carried out in the city are

April 5, 2026 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopian Telemedicine Platform Tenadoc Brings Hospital OPD and International Second Opinions Online

Tenadoc Expands Access to Specialist Care through Key Hospital Partnerships Tenadoc, an Ethiopian telemedicine platform, has announced two partnership agreements aimed at improving access to specialist healthcare services both locally and internationally. The platform is available on Android, iOS, and web, allowing users to browse available doctors and hospitals without mandatory registration. Registration is required

March 30, 2026 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopia Sets FX Auction Rate at 157 Birr/USD as Demand Hits USD 241 Million

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has announced the results of its latest foreign exchange auction, allocating USD 70 million to participating banks as part of its ongoing efforts to stabilize the forex market and improve access to hard currency. According to the official statement released on Tuesday, the total bid amount submitted by commercial

March 18, 2026 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Passenger Flights to Atlanta

Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it will resume passenger flights to Atlanta, one of the United States’ largest aviation hubs, beginning May 13, 2018, marking a strategic expansion of its North American network. According to the airline, the route will operate three times per week as a direct service between Addis Ababa

March 18, 2026 By Addis Insight
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Awash Bank Registers 54 Million Shares as Ethiopia’s Capital Market Gains Momentum

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — has formally registered more than 54 million ordinary shares with the (ECMA), marking a critical step toward its anticipated listing on the country’s nascent stock exchange. In a public notice issued on March 16, the regulator confirmed that 54,066,089 existing shares held by current shareholders have been approved for registration. The

March 17, 2026 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopia Announces Temporary Amnesty for Ethiopian-Origin U.S. Citizens Facing Overstay Penalties

Addis Ababa, March 16, 2026 — Ethiopia’s Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has issued an urgent directive offering partial and full penalty waivers for Ethiopian-origin U.S. citizens who have overstayed their legal residence in the country, signaling a rare administrative amnesty aimed at regularizing immigration status and easing compliance. The measure, announced in an official

March 17, 2026 By Addis Insight
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Ethiopian Cargo Joins Freightos Digital Booking Platform to Expand Global Freight Access

Addis Ababa — March 12, 2026 Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest air cargo operator, will join the global digital freight booking platform Freightos by the end of March, marking a significant step in the airline’s digital transformation strategy and expanding online cargo booking capabilities across its global network. The integration will allow freight

March 13, 2026 By Addis Insight