Africa Matters

Ethiopia Launches New Stock Exchange to Attract Investment

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Ethiopia is reintroducing a stock exchange after more than 50 years, marking a significant step toward attracting foreign investment as it recovers from internal conflict and strives for economic growth. The country, which saw an average growth rate of 8% over the past decade, aims to position itself as a key player in Eastern…

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Ethiopia prime minister: Africa is becoming economic, political and social powerhouse

Story by Reuters Africa is now realising its potential and capacity, with the formerly side-lined continent harnessing its demographic dividend and natural resources and becoming an economic, political and social powerhouse, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Wednesday. The African continent has particularly suffered the consequences of the climate crisis and conflict in other parts of the world,…

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