EconomyCould renewed conflict derail Ethiopia’s economic growth?

Ethiopia is growing rapidly, with the IMF forecasting 9.2% real growth for the 2025–26 fiscal year. But renewed fighting in the north, costly reconstruction and climate-related crop problems threaten the recovery. Escalation could also deter investment, strain public finances and raise living costs.

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