# Could renewed conflict derail Ethiopia’s economic growth?

https://mins.news/en/item/125329

- DW, 2026-11-02 11:19 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/will-renewed-conflict-derail-ethiopia-s-economic-growth/a-79807060?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> 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.