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Somalia Rejoins UN’s Universal Postal Union after Three Decades
MOGADISHU, April 11 — Somalia has officially rejoined UN specialized body for postal services Universal.
European Banks May Fund Djibouti Airport After China Deal Canceled
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Ethiopia Passes Tough Law Banning Alcohol Adverts, Regulating Sales
Ethiopia has banned all advertising of alcoholic drinks, as part of efforts to promote healthy.
The Promising Islamic Finance Sector in Djibouti
The small republic at the Horn of Africa, Djibouti, is not in the business news.
E-visa to Facilitate Travel in Djibouti
Djibouti is strategically located near some of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, with access to.
Siemens Signs Long-term Deal to Boost Ethiopia’s Energy Infrastructure
German Engineering Giant Siemens has agreed on a framework for future energy and transport projects with.
Islamic Banking in Ethiopia Offers Muslims Financial Inclusion
Sharia-compliant finance boosts financial inclusion in Ethiopia, but a fully-fledged Islamic bank has yet to take root. Elias Gebreselassie
Inside Ethiopia PM’s Economic Reforms: Port Deals, Privatisation and Foreign Currency Amnesty
Ethiopia’s prime minister Abiy Ahmed has been described as a reformist, credited with turning around the political, business and diplomatic climate in less than 12 months since he took office last year in April. Writes Daniel Mumbere
Somalia: Central Bank Licenses Five More Banks
Five new banks have been licensed to operate in Somalia, the Central Bank has said.
Djibouti Telecom, Somtel and SubCom Announce Completion of DARE1 Marine Survey, Addition of Bosaso Landing Station
Djibouti Telecom, Somtel and SubCom confirm the completion of the marine survey for the Djibouti.
Somtel Storms the Somalia Mobile Market With 4G Services
Somalia second leading telecommunications company SOMTEL has begun a 4G test run in colorful ceremony.
Questions Arise over Chinese Deal to Fish in Somalia Waters
Local lawyers and fishermen have raised concerns over a tuna fishing deal between the Somali.
Somaliland Gov’t Revokes Licenses of two Telecom Firms for Tax Evasion
Somaliland government has, today, revoked licenses from two telecommunications companies operating in Somaliland for tax.
Djibouti signs Logistics Pact with Oman Fund
The Oman State General Reserve Fund (SGRF) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with.
New Bill for Telecom Sector Privatization Attracts Investors to Ethiopia
A draft bill passed recently by the Ethiopian government opens Ethiopian telecommunications sector for privatization.