Ethiopia Financial News

25.11 / 01:01

regulation IMF IMF calls for tighter crypto regulation in Africa as the industry unfolds

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is calling for increased regulation of Africa's crypto markets, one of the fastest-growing markets in the world, the global institution blog reported on Nov. 22.

03.11 / 00:17

Deal peace end Ethiopia: Peace deal signed to end conflict in Tigray region

The Ethiopian government and rebels from the northern Tigray province have agreed to a permanent cessation of hostilities. No one knows how many have died, but over two years of brutal war, the number is thought to be in the hundreds of thousands.

01.11 / 11:29

European Union Protests Deal Russia and Ukraine trade barbs at the UN Security Council over grain export deal halt

Russian and Ukrainian top diplomats exchanged barbs at the United Nations Headquarters on Monday, with the Ukrainian ambassador calling Moscow's decision to pull out of the grain export deal "blackmail".

20.09 / 15:39

business Web3 identity services Payments platform Fuse integrates ChromePay to bring DID services to Africa

Web3 payments platform Fuse has partnered with ChromePay, an identity-based payment solution, to launch a new suite of payment products in Africa — a move designed to boost financial inclusion on the continent.

12.08 / 23:13

Social Media Climate change Wildfires Ukraine war: Wheat export ships leave ports, Kyiv in POWs appeal, EU mulls Russia visa ban

Two more ships left Ukraine's Black Sea ports on Friday, including one laden with the first Ukrainian wheat to be exported under a UN-brokered deal, Turkey's defence ministry said.

25.07 / 08:57

Pope Francis Russia continues Africa charm offensive as Lavrov arrives in Congo

Russian Foreign Minister is in Congo on Monday as part of Russia's Africa charm offensive that also takes Sergei Lavrov to Egypt, Uganda and Ethiopia.

14.06 / 15:35

Immigration Refugees Refugees in Rwanda warn of challenging times ahead for arrivals from UK

With Britain bidding to send its first group of asylum-seekers to Rwanda later today, after the Court of Appeal in London rejected an appeal on Monday, some refugees already in the country are warning that times may be hard for the new arrivals.

07.06 / 15:07

business Blockchain Adoption Bitcoin Cybersecurity firm supports Bitcoin ‘mission,’ converts balance sheet to BTC

Another business jumps aboard the Bitcoin bandwagon. Octagon Networks, a global cybersecurity network company with over 20 employees announced on June 6 that it had “finished the process of converting its liquid assets and entire balance sheet into Bitcoin (BTC).”

23.05 / 08:29

Climate change Time Ukraine live: Global refugee population tops 100m for the first time, according to UNHRC

The number of people forced to flee conflict, violence, human rights violations and persecution has passed the 100 million milestone for the first time on record, propelled by the war in Ukraine and other deadly conflicts, says the UNHRC.

19.05 / 23:37

Adoption Bitcoin Try topping this: PizzaDAO celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day with 100 parties worldwide

Pizza DAO, the decentralized blockchain project seeking to unite the global community of pizza fanatics with the technological potential of Web3, are celebrating Sunday's Bitcoin Pizza Day in authentic style.

05.05 / 07:43

Health Africa Nearly 200 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021

Around 193 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021, said the United Nations in a new report, a number that's growing at an "alarming rate".

14.04 / 12:15

Art World Health Organization Equality NOT 'World not treating human race the same way': WHO chief uses Ukraine war to question racial equality

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has highlighted coverage of the Ukraine war to question whether the world "gives equal attention to black and white lives".

08.04 / 16:37

Blockchain Cardano education Africa Cardano/IOHK Plans to Launch the Ethiopia Student Blockchain Project in ‘Next Two Months’

A project the team behind Cardano (ADA) to equip students in Ethiopia with digital identities and credentials is moving forward, with a planned launch of the first phase set to happen “in the next two months.”

18.02 / 18:33

Forecast Cardano Survey ADA Time No New All-Time Highs This Year for Cardano, But Price Could Surge by 2030 - Survey

Cardano’s native token ADA is not expected to see new all-time highs this year, but could still rise to more than USD 8 before the end of 2025, while a whopping USD 58 is possible by 2030, said a panel of industry experts surveyed by the comparison website Finder.

03.11 / 10:39

Technology Ethiopia orders emergency as Tigray forces threaten capital

Ethiopia’s government declared a national state of emergency on Tuesday as rival Tigray forces threaten to move on the capital and the country’s yearlong war escalates quickly.

01.11 / 07:13

UPS BLOCK Platform Traffic Hoskinson says Hydra is a necessity, as Cardano is going to get enormous traffic

Cardano, one of the most promising ecosystems has witnessed a significant amount of traction over the years. Different upgrades, not only in the U.S. but around the world have aided its native token ADA to surge up to 1500% YTD. Here’s what you can expect from this platform in the coming few months.

30.10 / 01:22

Blockchain Ethereum ETH Digital Here’s how Ethereum, Cardano offer a chance to ‘own the future’

Despite Cardano’s weak price action over the past week, its new partnerships are garnering renewed interest. Recently, the network forayed its digital focus to Africa. After signing a deal with the Ethiopian government earlier this year, Cardano signed another Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Burundi government.

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