Ethiopia's Economy Falters as Civil War and Unrest Undermine Reform Ambitions

Ethiopia's economy grew rapidly for over a decade but has been severely damaged by 2 years of civil war in Tigray region
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed wants to reform the economy and boost sectors like manufacturing, but war and insecurity are hampering investment
Loss of preferential US trade access and lack of foreign currency are hurting Ethiopian factories and preventing buildings from being completed
IMF loan being negotiated, but reforms face opposition from vested interests and renewed conflicts in Oromia/Amhara regions
Abiy is a dealmaker undertaking bold initiatives internationally, but delivering economic reform and stability at home remains a major challenge