National Bank of Ethiopia 3 articles

At the centre of its monetary system, National Bank of Ethiopia combines Ethiopian birr monetary authority with Ethiopia monetary policy and Ethiopian banking supervision. The institution's policy environment also reflects foreign exchange administration Ethiopia and Addis Ababa monetary authority, giving its work a direct connection to foreign-exchange conditions, financial stability and domestic liquidity. Ethiopian payment systems adds another operational dimension, separating the central bank's public mandate from the activities of supervised lenders.

Economy

Ethiopia and China agree direct currency swap to boost trade

October 7, 2026, 3:47 PM

Ethiopia has secured a currency swap agreement with China, enabling trade in Ethiopian Birr and Chinese Yuan as both countries seek to deepen economic ties and address foreign exchange shortages.

Economy

National Bank of Ethiopia sets six forex auctions for Q2

October 8, 2026, 5:22 AM

Ethiopia's central bank will put 840 million US dollars up for grabs in six foreign exchange auctions during the second quarter of the 2026/27 fiscal year.

Economy

Ethiopia launches regular dollar auctions to steady foreign exchange market

October 7, 2026, 10:32 PM

Ethiopia’s central bank is shaking up the foreign exchange market with scheduled USD 125 million auctions. Banks and businesses now get a clearer shot at hard currency.