AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEthiopia Election Countdown: Ethiopia’s 7th general election is set for June 1, with NEBE saying logistical preparations are complete and the country entering electoral silence as voters head to the polls amid ongoing violence risks and the absence of Tigray representation. Eurobond Restructuring: Ethiopia’s $1bn bond talks hit a wall as bondholders rejected a revised proposal, ending the restricted negotiation period without agreement. Capital Markets & Telecom: Ethio Telecom is set to begin share trading after verifying shareholders, as Ethiopia pushes deeper capital market reforms. Trade & FX Policy: The National Bank of Ethiopia allocated USD 200m for Q4 FX auctions, while reforms allow commercial banks to issue export permits for goods destined to China. Clean Energy Finance: Investors are eyeing East Africa’s clean energy, but startups say financing remains the biggest bottleneck. Ebola Watch: Ebola fears are rising across Central and East Africa, with Nigeria urging action and the DRC reporting a new outbreak linked to conflict and displacement. Regional Connectivity: Ethiopia opened Negelle Borana airport to expand domestic air links, supporting mobility and commerce. Business Deals: Allied Gold’s acquisition by Zijin Gold advanced with regulatory approvals, while Fancamp announced a spin-out arrangement for exploration assets.
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