Ethiopia’s planned youth investment bank works toward licensing
Ministry officials say preparations for Ethiopia’s Youth Entrepreneurship Investment Bank are continuing, with funding dependent on completion of licensing and certification.
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Paramount reaches settlement with 12 states over Warner Bros. acquisition
Paramount and 12 US states announced a settlement over the proposed Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition on September 21, 2026. Production and worker commitments would apply, subject to court approval.
Chiltern Railways enters public ownership as UK rail transfers continue
Chiltern Railways entered public ownership on 20 September 2026, with additional services planned from December as Britain continues its passenger rail nationalisation programme.
Ethiopia–Tanzania power trial ends as long-term supply talks continue
EEP’s chief executive says the 100-megawatt Tanzania trial has ended, with pricing, supply volumes and operating terms still under negotiation.
IGAD members endorse 2026–2035 agrifood investment plan in Addis Ababa
IGAD announced on September 17, 2026, that member states had endorsed a regional agrifood investment plan and seed-policy framework at a ministerial meeting in Addis Ababa.
Nissan plans £170m Sunderland investment, tied to EV-policy changes
Nissan plans £170 million of investment to build the Kicks hybrid in Sunderland, with the company seeking lower UK electric-vehicle sales targets.
UK inflation rises to 3.1% in August as fuel prices climb
UK annual consumer price inflation increased to 3.1% in August 2026 from 2.9% in July, driven by fuel prices, according to ONS figures reported by The Guardian on September 16.
Ethiopia offers to host New Development Bank office in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia has offered to host a New Development Bank office in Addis Ababa, state-media reports dated September 13, 2026 said. The reports announce no agreement or opening date.