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Ethiopia’s Commercial Bank Raises Loan Interest Rates 

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  • CBE increases interest rates on agricultural, business, and export loans starting March 7
  • The move is part of Ethiopia’s broader effort to enhance competition in the financial sector

Addis, Ababa, Ethiopia - The Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has announced an increase in interest rates for various loan categories, effective March 7, 2025, as part of a government-led strategy to foster competition in the financial sector.

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