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The Addis Ababa City Administration has reported a revenue collection of over Birr 111 billion in the first half of the fiscal year, exceeding expectations.

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Finance and Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the African Trade Insurance Agency (ATIDI) to accelerate the country’s clean energy transition.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 19 February 2025.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 18 February 2025.

Here is the daily commodity trade data from Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) for items traded on 17 February 2025.

Ethiopia’s flower exports declined by 7% during the peak Valentine’s Day season, with shipments dropping from 2.91 million kilograms in 2024 to 2.69 million kilograms in 2025. 

Ethiopia generates over USD 1.016 billion in the first seven months of the fiscal year from coffee, tea, and spice exports. Coffee exports alone contributed over USD 1.011 billion, marking a record-breaking achievement of surpassing USD 1 billion in less than half the fiscal year.

Dangote Group, Africa’s leading industrial conglomerate, has announced a major expansion in Ethiopia, reinforcing the country’s growing appeal as an investment hub.

The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration (MoTRI) has announced that newly approved mandatory Ethiopian national standards will be enforced starting June 8, 2025 (June 1, 2017 EC), expanding the range of products subject to quality control.

The National ID program has officially launched the “Fayda App,” offering a one-stop platform for all Fayda services. The app, available for both Android and iOS, enables users to retrieve their Fayda number, access digital ID services, and select between a physical or digital ID card. Additional features include card printing options, customer support access, and a feedback system.