Ethiopia Joins African Payments System

Ethiopia has integrated into the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System to modernise its financial network. The platform allows direct local currency transactions to reduce cross-border costs.

Eyob Tekalign, Ethiopia's State Finance Minister, reacts during an interview with Reuters in London, Britain, October 8, 2024. REUTERS/Toby Melville/File Photo

Ethiopia's central bank has joined the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System, bringing the country closer to full financial integration across the continent. The platform allows direct transactions in local currencies to cut cross-border payment costs. The move helps businesses bypass the dollar and eliminates the need for correspondent banks abroad.

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