Ethiopian economy Stories

Birr in Freefall: Ethiopia’s struggle with record currency depreciation, imported inflation risk
Birr in Freefall: Ethiopia’s struggle with record currency depreciation, imported inflation risk
Addis Standard  |  Nov 27, 2025

The magnitude of the birr’s depreciation becomes even more stark when considering the exchange rate outside the formal banking system.

Ethiopia's stock market debut set for November as PM Abiy hails it a "game-changer"
Ethiopia's stock market debut set for November as PM Abiy hails it a "game-changer"
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 10, 2024

Set to be launched in November 2024, the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) will be a major breakthrough drawing significant investors and funds.

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