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Ethiopia
East Africa🇺🇸 Visa Accepted
US Entry Status
Visa Accepted
Immigrant Visa Suspended (Limited Exceptions)
Immigrant, Visitor, Student & Exchange Visa Suspended (Limited Exceptions)
Visa Suspended (Limited Exceptions)
Blocked
While previously subject to an immigrant visa pause, that policy is no longer in effect as of August 2026.
US visa status last updated: Nov 9, 2026
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Players in Database
14
IDI Rating
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FIBA World Ranking
Unranked
Upcoming Events
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In Our Database
- 5 players from Ethiopia are currently in the Diaspora Drop database
- **IDI Rating: [subscription required], reflecting limited current data on the country's basketball ecosystem
- Ethiopia is an emerging market on the platform with a small but present player pool
About Ethiopia
- Located in East Africa
- Capital city: Addis Ababa — national population of approximately 135 million
- Country founded in 1855
- Official languages: Amharic and Oromo
- Dominant religions: Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and Christianity
- Median household income is approximately $60/month ($700/year), reflecting a low-income economic environment
Basketball in Ethiopia
- AfroBasket appearances: 0 — Ethiopia has not yet qualified for the continental championship
- Domestic league is semi-professional and active, operating at a stable level
Notable Players
- Abel Melkamu — notable Ethiopian basketball player currently recognized within the Diaspora Drop network
Scouting Notes
- Basketball is growing in popularity within Ethiopia, with expectations of a meaningful resurgence in the sport's profile nationally
- The stable domestic league structure provides a foundation, though the game remains in a developmental phase at the elite level
Players from Ethiopia
14 players
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