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Vol 67 No 4

Published 20th February 2026


Ethiopia

Economy gets pre-election boost

Government claims double-digit expansion, yet hardship and scepticism remain widespread

With Ethiopia heading to the polls in June, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and his ruling Prosperity Party radiate optimism on the economy. Not only has annual inflation returned to single digits, a massive improvement from close to 30% two years ago, but, according to updated government numbers, the economy is on track for 10.2% growth in the fiscal year ending on 7 July.

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