Ethiopia was among the fastest-growing economies globally in 2025, with the International Monetary Fund saying the country’s reform momentum helped support strong growth, improve external balances and attract investor confidence. The IMF, however, warned that fuel supply pressures, aid cuts and wider regional risks could still weigh on the outlook in 2026 and beyond.
In its April 2026 Regional Economic Outlook for sub-Saharan Africa, the IMF said economic activity across the region expanded at the fastest pace in more than a decade in 2025, with Ethiopia named among a group of countries whose stronger performance reflected “sound domestic policy choices.” The report also highlighted Ethiopia’s macroeconomic reforms, exchange-rate adjustments and reductions in fuel subsidies as measures that are beginning to pay off through improved external balances and a clearer path for private investment.
The Fund said...
Ethiopia’s long-anticipated accession to the World Trade Organization now appears increasingly inevitable. After years of negotiation, recent efforts signal...
As Ethiopia accelerates economic reforms and positions itself as a key investment destination in Africa, the European Union is signaling a shift from dialogue to delivery. In this exclusive interview ahead of his visit to Addis Ababa, European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela outlines how the EU’s Global Gateway strategy aims to unlock large-scale investment in sectors ranging...
Capital interviewed Dr. Ruth Diriba of Last Mile Health on how digital technology and artificial intelligence could reshape Ethiopia’s Health Extension Program, improve supervision and training, and help frontline workers deliver better care.
Dr. Ruth said the country’s next health-policy shift should move beyond expanding access and focus more on quality, with AI designed to give health extension workers stronger...
FOR PREQUALIFICATION FOR PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION SERVICES
Due date: 29th April 2026
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Ethiopia Country Office invites Request for Express of Interest (REoI) for the pre-qualification of bidders for the Pre-Delivery Inspection Service as part of UNICEF-supported programmes and operations in Ethiopia.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
This REOI for Prequalification is open to all companies registered and having a valid business...
Sale of unserviceable Laptops, Printers, Digital Senders, Cartridges, Desktops and Monitors
REF. PRO32-3-748-PMU/26-4-1
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) invites interested bidders to participate in a closed bid exercise for the Sale of unserviceable Laptops, Printers, Digital Senders, Cartridges, Desktops and Monitors.
The bid is to be sold “as is, where is” without recourse to warranties of any kind. Bid...
Procurement of ICT and Connectivity Equipment
UNDP-ETH-00691
Negotiation: UNDP-ETH-00691
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in Ethiopia hereby invites you to submit your proposal to the Request for Quotation (UNDP-ETH-00691) for the Procurement of ICT and Connectivity Equipment (Laptops; Noise-Canceling Headset; Large Display Screens; Interactive Smart Display -Magic Screen; HDMI / Display Connectivity System; Network Router; Network Switch; UPS Units /Workstations/; ...
Invention for local competitive bidders
Somali Regional State Education Bureau invites all interested & eligible bidders for the
following
1: Procurement of indoor playing and pre-primary school aged students chairs
With ref: SRS/NCB/REB/0026/2018
1. Suppliers must have a valid Trading License Renewed for 2018 EFY, Tax clearance
Certificate valid until the date of dead line of bid submission and Vat registration/tin/supply
certificate for each lot. Bidders...
Ethiopian artist Merid Tafesse is set to showcase a new solo mixed-media exhibition titled “Refraction” at the Alliance Ethio-Française Addis Ababa from April 26 to June 25, 2026.
Curated by Desta Meghoo, the exhibition will run at the Alliance Ethio-Française’s Piassa branch, with free entry for visitors. It will be open Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Described...
Ethiopia’s art community is mourning the loss of acclaimed artist and educator Behailu Bezabih, who passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 66.
Behailu, an Assistant Professor at Addis Ababa University’s Alle School of Fine Arts and Design, was widely regarded as a pivotal figure in the evolution of modern Ethiopian art. Over a career spanning several...
By our staff reporter
The Mauritius Commercial Bank Limited (MCB) has provided a strategic financing package to Invictus Investment Company PLC (ADX: INVICTUS), a prominent agro-food enterprise operating in the Middle East and Africa. The package, structured as an acquisition finance and revolving credit facility, aims to support Invictus Investment’s expansion into new markets and strengthen its working capital position as it scales operations.
This financing agreement builds on the existing partnership between MCB and Invictus Investment and underscores a shared commitment to advancing food security...
By our staff reporter
Wingu Africa has launched Wingu Cloud Exchange (WCX), a locally hosted private cloud platform designed for the wider East African region.WCX gives organisations a secure, compliant, cost-effective, and easy-to-use alternative to offshore cloud services. With transparent local-currency pricing, rapid deployment, and instant scalability, it enables businesses to grow workloads without complexity or unpredictable costs. Launching first in Tanzania, the platform will gradually roll out across all Wingu markets, including Ethiopia and Djibouti.
WCX includes Wingu Compute, Wingu Kubernetes, Wingu Drive, and Wingu...