Ethiopia, located in the Horn of Africa, is the second-most populous country in Africa. Its capital is Addis Ababa, also home to the African Union headquarters.
Political System
Ethiopia is a federal parliamentary republic, though recent political tensions and reforms have shaped its governance.
Economic Indicators
GDP (2023 est.):
USD 156 billion
Population
Approximately 126 million
Currency
Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Main Industries
Agriculture, textiles, energy, manufacturing.
Investment Climate
Ethiopia offers vast opportunities in agriculture, infrastructure, and manufacturing, with ongoing economic reforms to attract foreign direct investment.
Introduction
Ethiopia has taken a significant step to implement the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) by issuing Council of Ministers Regu...
In a significant policy and legislative milestone, the Council of Ministers of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia has approved a draft Proclamation ...
Introduction
The Ministry of Revenue has issued a new directive on Tax Administration Penalty Waiving, Directive No. 189/2025 on February 2025. The direct...
Ethiopia’s Office of the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Directorate General has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the development of two signifi...
DABLO Law Firm, one of Ethiopia’s premier full-service law firms, has officially joined LEX Africa, Africa’s largest and longest-standing legal Allianc...
Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers recently introduced amendments to the Investment Incentive Regulation (No. 517/2022), on January 14, 2025 These changes ...
This e-bulletin highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors in sub-saharan Africa. T...
With global energy focused on carbon emissions in the run up to COP26, the role of Africa in the energy transition is once again under the spotlight.
African...
Article by: Pieter Steyn – Chairperson of LEX Africa, Director Werksmans Attorneys, South Africa
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COM...
Compiled by Wendy Rosenberg and Tebogo Sibidla of Werksmans Attorneys – South Africa.
This e-bulletin highlights key legislative and regulatory develop...