Ethiopia’s Central Bank Goes Regional: New NBE Branches to Launch in 2026

Construction site of the National Bank of Ethiopia regional branch and map of Ethiopia's financial hubs.

The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) is decentralizing its power, moving beyond its headquarters in Addis Ababa to establish four new regional branches. In a major step toward modernizing the country’s financial oversight, the central bank has confirmed that construction is now underway in Bahir Dar, Jimma, Hawassa, and Dire Dawa. The expansion isn’t just … Read more