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Will renewed conflict derail Ethiopia's economic growth?

Ethiopia's economy is growing strongly. But renewed fighting in the north of the BRICS member state could deter investment, strain public finances and push up the cost of living.

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Ethiopia's economy is growing strongly. But renewed fighting in the north of the BRICS member state could deter investment, strain public finances and push up the cost of living. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts real growth of 9.2% for the 2025–26 fiscal year. But renewed fighting in the north , high reconstruction costs and climate-related crop problems are threatening the country's economic recovery.

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