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World Bank Warns Security and Regional Tensions Threaten Ethiopia's Economy

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World Bank Warns Security and Regional Tensions Threaten Ethiopia's Economy
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The World Bank warns that ongoing security issues in Amhara and Oromia and tensions with Eritrea threaten Ethiopia's economy, projecting growth to slow to 7.8 percent next year.

  • The World Bank warns that ongoing security issues in the Amhara and Oromia regions and tensions with Eritrea pose significant economic risks.
  • The warning was included in the bank's recently released report on Africa's economic conditions.
  • Ethiopia's economy is projected to grow by 9.2 percent in the current European year.
  • Economic growth is expected to decline to 7.8 percent in the following European year.
  • Growth is projected to recover and increase to 8.2 percent by the year 2028.