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Ethiopia has increased fuel prices nationwide, with retail rates for key petroleum products rising by as much as 10 birr per liter effective March 10, 2026, according to a directive issued by the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration. Under the new pricing structure, white diesel rose by 10 birr to 139.84 birr per liter,

Ethiopia is emerging as one of Africa’s most active hotel development markets, with nearly 80 percent of its pipeline rooms already under construction, the highest ratio on the continent, as the country accelerates preparations to host the COP32 climate conference in 2027. According to the 2026 Hotel Chain Development Pipelines in Africa report by W

MIDROC Investment Group has begun demolition and redevelopment work on Millennium Hall, one of Ethiopia’s most prominent venues for major national and international events over the past 18 years. The project involves a major restoration and expansion of the facility as part of Ethiopia’s preparations for the 32nd Conference of the Parties on Climate Change

MIDROC Investment Group reported total sales of 65.99 billion birr in the first half of the 2025/26 fiscal year, exceeding its target and recording a 71 percent increase compared to the same period last year, according to a statement from the conglomerate. The group reviewed its half-year performance at the Sheraton Addis, a Luxury Collection

Ethiopian Airlines to Operate Eight Women-Led Flights for International Women’s Day Ethiopian Airlines will operate eight special flights staffed entirely by women to mark International Women’s Day on March 8, the airline announced. The flights will depart simultaneously to several international and domestic destinations, including Cairo, Djibouti, Nairobi, Frankfurt, Accra, Mumbai, Windhoek, and Dire Dawa.

Uganda Airlines has secured a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner from Ethiopian Airlines under a short-term wet lease agreement to restore its disrupted long-haul operations and protect valuable landing slots at London Gatwick Airport, following the grounding of its entire Airbus A330-800neo fleet due to unscheduled maintenance. The aircraft, registered ET-ASI, will be operated by a 43-member

Ethiopia’s nascent capital market took another step toward digitalization as the Ethiopian Securities Exchange launched its first web and mobile trading platform, “Neway,” aimed at expanding public access to the country’s emerging securities market. The platform, developed through a partnership with technology provider Infotech Private Limited, integrates directly with the Exchange’s Broker Back Office and

Ethio Telecom announced the signing of a major network expansion and modernization agreement with telecommunications equipment provider Ericsson at the Mobile World Congress Barcelona, marking another step in Ethiopia’s effort to strengthen its digital infrastructure. The agreement aligns with Ethio Telecom’s three-year Next Horizon Strategy and will involve expanding, upgrading, and deploying new network capabilities

Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to and from several major Middle Eastern destinations after widespread airspace closures across the region, underscoring the growing impact of geopolitical tensions on global aviation networks. Africa’s largest carrier said services to Amman, Beirut, Bahrain, Tel Aviv, Doha, Kuwait, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Dammam will remain canceled until further