Ethiopian Airlines

DRC
Congo Airways CEO plays last card after his suspension

José Dubier Lueya's fate is now in the hands of the State Council, which is due to examine his appeal against his suspension as head of the national airline.

Eritrea, Ethiopia
Eritrea's football team resurrected to face Ethiopia

For the first time since January 2020 when they lost 1-0 at home in Asmara to Sudan in a friendly, the Eritrean men's national team will once more play an international football match.

Eritrea
Khartoum's relocated ambassadors struggle to cope

Several embassies that covered Eritrea from the Sudanese capital have had to take refuge in Ethiopia since the start of the civil war more than a year ago. But the historical rivalry and growing tensions between Addis Ababa and Asmara are complicating their task.

Ethiopia
French companies keen for roles in vast airport project

Business France led a delegation that visited Addis Ababa last week to showcase the expertise of several major French companies as Ethiopian Airways embarks on a $5bn project to build an airport city in Bishoftu, in the Oromia region.

The New Guard
DR Congo, Guinea, Ethiopia, Eswatini

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

DRC Charlotte Kalala, a bridge between the diaspora and the two Congos

Guinea Mohamed Diawara, leader of the revolting judges

Ethiopia Noel Daniel, promoting venture capital in Addis

Eswatini Sicelo Mngomezulu, the pro-democracy lawyer exiled by the absolutist king

Spotlight | Niger
Nigerian billionaire Alhaji Dahiru Mangal's shrinking business empire in Niger

Even before the July coup that ousted Niger President Mohamed Bazoum, the lucrative businesses of Nigerian businessman Alhaji Dahiru Mangal had begun to falter. He was particularly involved in the oil trade and the transport of pilgrims to Mecca.

Ethiopia
Deloitte hopes its pro bono IPO training will bear rich fruit

The auditing and consultancy giant will shortly hold another training session for companies planning to list on the upcoming Ethiopian Securities Exchange. It's an opportunity to approach potential clients.

Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines trial for discrimination against Tigrayans set to start

An Ethiopian NGO is accusing Ethiopian Airlines of discriminating against Tigrayan passengers wishing to travel to Addis Ababa after the war ended. Tomorrow, the court will hear both sides' arguments.

Ethiopia
More turbulence ahead for Ethiopian Airlines

The imminent ousting of Mesfin Tasew Bekele, who has been CEO of Ethiopian Airlines since March 2022, prompted the chairman of the board Girma Wake to step down unexpectedly last week.

Ethiopia
Pakistani pharmaceutical industry eyes Ethiopian market

Hoping to take advantage of the diplomatic rapprochement between Addis and Islamabad, Pakistan's industrial heavyweights, including a number of pharmaceutical laboratories, are on the lookout for business opportunities.

Ethiopia
Safaricom determined to capitalise on its headstart in Ethiopia

Last month the Kenyan telecoms giant secured a mobile banking licence that it intends to make use of as soon as possible before other private telecoms operators descend on the country.

Central African Republic
Cargo airline Astral Aviation makes beeline for Bangui

Its rivals having set their sights elsewhere, Astral Aviation now has a near-monopoly over air cargo in CAR. The timing is right, as many private firms and public authorities are avoiding the road corridor between Douala, Garoua-Boulay and Bangui.

Ethiopia
After brief respite, Tigray starved of cash again

Ethiopia's central bank sent more than $90m worth of birr in cash to banks in war-ravaged Tigray last month. Within a couple of weeks, there was barely any of it left. Here's why.