ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Friday officially launched the country's first stock exchange in more than 50 years, describing it as a "historic milestone" for the nation's economy.
The Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX) is seen as a significant step toward establishing "a vibrant capital market ecosystem" in the East African nation, aligning with the Ethiopian government's recent efforts to liberalize the country's economy and financial sector.
