Ethiopian Technology News

Tech headlines from Ethiopia — telecom and internet, fintech and mobile money, AI, and the Addis Ababa startup ecosystem.

• Ethiopia modernises power grid with artificial intelligence and digital technologies - TV BRICSGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:04:28 GMT
• Ethiopia’s Security Technology Leap: From Imported Systems to Homegrown Innovation and Regional Solutions - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Wed, 22 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia and Liberia Sign MoUs on Education, AI and Technology to Deepen Bilateral Cooperation - TechAfrica NewsGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia employs the use of 3D technology as it attempts to build homes in days, not years - Business Insider AfricaGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia’s Digital Transformation Serves as Model for African Countries, Says Benin Minister - ENA EnglishGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• 5 Million Ethiopian Coders Initiative: Building the Digital Generation Driving Ethiopia’s Future - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia Opens AI Defense Research Lab With UAE Backing - The Defense PostGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Israel to Deepen Investment, Technology Cooperation with Ethiopia: Ambassador - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia Target Industrial and Technology Partnerships in New Trade Talks - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Tue, 18 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT
• Bringing Lifesaving Technology to Ethiopia’s Hospitals - International Finance Corporation (IFC)Google News – Ethiopia tech · Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:35:43 GMT
• Ethiopia Poised to Shift from Technology Consumer to Digital Creator, Deputy PM Says at AI UniPod Launch - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopian Paradox: More Digital Infrastructure Means Less Development - ICTworksGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT
• Green space suitability assessment for sustainable urban development using geospatial technology in Eka Tafo, Ethiopia - NatureGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• A more connected Africa: Zambia and Ethiopia join forces on digital ID - World Bank BlogsGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia, Russia Put AI, Technology Cooperation on Track with BRICS Shared Dev’t Agenda - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:24:41 GMT
• Ethiopian Startup Better Auth Acquired by Vercel After USD 5 M Seed Round - WeeTrackerGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Thu, 09 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia experiments with 'smart' police stations that have no officers - BBCGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia's Election Praised, Technology Advances but Security Still a Concern - VOI.IDGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:15:15 GMT
• Technology, participation mark Ethiopia's election - China DailyGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia Set to Become a Technology Destination for Apple - Capital NewspaperGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Thu, 02 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia looks to emulate Israel as Africa's new start-up hub - The Jerusalem PostGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Sat, 30 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia’s Next Generation of Aviation and Tech Talent Takes Flight Through STEM Initiative - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:56:30 GMT
• Ethiopia to Strengthen Innovation and Research Through Science and Technology Universities, Says Deputy PM - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia Takes Centre Stage as the 29th Connected Banking Summit & Innovation & Excellence Awards 2026 Opens in Addis Ababa - The CryptonomistGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Commemoration of International Day for Countering Hate Speech 2026 in Ethiopia - UNESCOGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 29 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• AU Official Says Ethiopia’s AI University Could Position Country as Continental Technology Leader - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 20 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• The challenges and opportunities with Ethiopia's digital transformation - The World Economic ForumGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:00:00 GMT
• Top 10 AI Startups to Watch in Ethiopia in 2026 - nucamp.coGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Safaricom Ethiopia moves ‘from startup to scale’ with breakeven in touching distance - telcotitans.comGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 11 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia’s Youth Turn the Rainy-Season Break into a Launchpad for Digital Transformation - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia Brings Science to the Green Legacy as Satellite Technology Tracks Where Trees Take Root - Fana Media Corporation S.CGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Tech Entrepreneurs Urge Youth to Develop Practical Solutions within Ethiopia’s Digital Ecosystem - ENA EnglishGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 10 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Safaricom Ethiopia Supports National Digital ID Registration Across Seven Regions - TechAfrica NewsGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 06 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia Shut Its Doors For Decades. Its Startup Scene Is Forcing Them Open. - WeeTrackerGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT
• Ethiopia joins 29 countries to establish the International Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization - mint.gov.etGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:00:42 GMT
• Ethiopia and Russia strengthen AI cooperation under BRICS development agenda - TV BRICSGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:02:57 GMT
• Ethiopia’s AI UniPod Completes First Startup Bootcamp, Focused on MVP-Stage Ventures - iAfrica.comGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:25:10 GMT
• Ethiopia and Russia Strengthen Cooperation in Technology and Artificial Intelligence – Addis Media Network -English - አዲስ ሚዲያ ኔትወርክGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:34:45 GMT
• Ethio telecom, Inspur Explore Strategic Partnership for Ethiopia Digital Infrastructure - The Fast ModeGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Fri, 17 Jul 2026 02:11:42 GMT
• Ethiopia and Jordan Agree to Strengthen Cooperation in Technology and Digital Transformation - አዲስ ሚዲያ ኔትወርክGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:46:52 GMT
• Benin and Ethiopia seek digital cooperation in cybersecurity and indigenous technology - Tech Review AfricaGoogle News – Ethiopia tech · Fri, 07 Aug 2026 07:00:00 GMT

Technology in Ethiopia is defined by scale: over 100 million people, rapid mobile adoption, a liberalised telecom market and a young developer community in Addis Ababa.

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