Ethiopia

Breaking the speculative spell in Addis Ababa's housing market

Owning a home in Addis Ababa imposes heavy burdens due to high bank loans and market pressures. Buyers commit to 20-year mortgages with 85,000 Birr monthly payments, while similar homes rent for just 15,000 or 20,000 Birr. This systemic issue could be alleviated by the emergence of a formal capital market.

International livestock breeding conference inaugurated in Addis Ababa

26 de outubro de 2025 Abebe Gelaw

The international conference and exhibition on animal breeding and health has been inaugurated at Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa. Over 5,000 participants from East Africa and global countries will attend. The event runs for three consecutive days.

UNDP Ethiopia announces procurement for consultancy and calibration instruments

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Ethiopia has issued two procurement notices for specialized services and equipment. These include an invitation to bid for calibration instruments and recruitment of a firm-level consultant for municipal governance in Hawassa City. Submission deadlines are set for early November 2025.

Save the Children invites tenders for security guard outsourcing in Addis Ababa

28 de outubro de 2025 Abebe Gelaw

Save the Children International in Ethiopia has invited tenders for outsourcing security guard services at its Addis Ababa offices and warehouses, effective from January 2026. The three-year framework agreement may extend based on performance and mutual consent. Eligible companies can acquire tender documents from October 28 to November 14, 2025.

Contest for sea access intensifies in the Horn of Africa

Ethiopia's January 2024 memorandum with Somaliland has ignited a geopolitical contest in the Horn of Africa over sea access. The deal aims to reduce Ethiopia's dependence on Djibouti but is viewed by Somalia as a violation of its sovereignty. The dispute has drawn in Turkey, Gulf states, and global powers, escalating regional tensions.