Ethiopia's Central Bank Ends Mandatory T-Bond Purchases

Five Ethiopian startups win $40,000 through Heifer International’s 2025 AYuTE Challenge, backing local agri-tech innovation with funding, mentorship, and exposure. Nanex took the top prize. By Daniel MetaferiyaDespite reforms allowing fintechs and non-bank entities to enter the market, unfair trade practices and government favoritism have been prevalent in Ethiopia’s digital financial services sector. By Kaleab Girma