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Ethiopia Names Unlicensed Somali-Linked Hawala and Remittance Operators

29 August 2026 · Single source · Edition 14

Ethiopia has publicly identified several Hawala and remittance operators with alleged links to Somalia that are operating without proper licenses within its borders. This move by Ethiopian authorities aims to regulate the financial sector and combat illicit money flows. The action could impact cross-border financial transactions and the Somali diaspora's ability to send remittances.

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