Ethiopia


Indonesia, Ethiopia deepen strategic ties through trade and investment
Indonesia and Ethiopia have reaffirmed their strategic Global South partnership following the 2nd Bilateral Consultation Forum in Jakarta. Both nations agreed to boost economic ties by exploring new trade agreements, expanding air connectivity, and collaborating on key agricultural and development sectors.
Ethiopia scores major legal victory worth over $850 million
Ethiopia has recorded significant victories in two high-profile international arbitration cases, successfully defending claims valued at more than $850 million, according to the Ministry of Justice.
Ethiopia officially launches first trade under African free trade area
Ethiopia marked a historic milestone today with the official launch of its first trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a move expected to boost the country’s regional trade integration and export potential
Ethiopia to begin AfCFTA trade next week ater initial schedule slip
Ethiopia is set to start trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on Thursday, 3 October 2025.
Ethiopia issues AfCFTA tariff rules but excludes coffee and key services off tariff-free list
After years of hesitation, Ethiopia has finally taken a decisive step toward joining the AfCFTA. Nearly six years after ratifying the agreement, the country has published regulations in the Negarit Gazette outlining which goods and services will benefit from tariff concessions.
Canada eyes investment pact as Ethiopia opens $169bn economy
As Ethiopia opens its doors to foreign investment, Canada is positioning itself to be among the first in line, with legal safeguards in place.
‘It ain’t feasible’: Ethiopia rules out EAC bid, roots for continental free trade
Ethiopia’s Ministry of Trade and Investments noted that joining the EAC would demand harmonization of trade policies and revenue-sharing frameworks—changes that could strain Ethiopia’s economic structure if implemented prematurely.
EU launches €6m project to hasten ethiopian AfCFTA participation
The European Union has launched a six million Euro project geared towards kickstarting Ethiopia’s belated participation in the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA).
Ethiopia conducts last validation workshop on implementation of AfCFTA
The last validation workshop of Ethiopia's African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Implementation Strategy was conducted today with a view to finalizing the roadmap for the country's engagement with the free trade area.