Ethiopia stands at a pivotal point, poised to reshape its banking landscape and fuel economic growth through foreign investment. The nation’s lawmakers are set to approve legislation that would raise the foreign direct investment ceiling in local banks. Strategic foreign investors will soon be able to hold up to a 40% stake directly, with the […]
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