November 26, 2025

Ethiopia Launches Biometric Fayda Wallet to Boost Financial Inclusion

 Ethiopia has officially launched Fayda Wallet, a digital wallet backed by the national biometric ID and designed to simplify access to financial and administrative services. The launch was presented during the ID4Africa 2025 conference, which concluded on Friday, May 23 in Addis Ababa. The wallet was developed by the...

March 1, 2024

Ethiopian E-Mobility Company Dodai Charts Path to Sustainable Transportation

Ethiopian startup Dodai brings innovative solutions to urban transportation challenges through its electric vehicle manufacturing initiative. The company, whose Japanese name translates to “foundation,” focuses on designing and assembling electric motorcycles, three-wheelers, and bicycles for the Ethiopian market. Founder and CEO Yuma Sasaki identified Ethiopia’s potential for sustainable transportation,...