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Alain GASCON

Ethiopia, an African Power? Politique étrangère, Vol. 80, No. 4, Winter 2015

For a long time, Ethiopia was the only African country to escape colonization, but over recent decades the country has suffered a string of economic crises, a violent revolution, and Eritrea’s secession. The current government launched a massive development plan which is starting to show sign of improvement.

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There are both positive and negative analyses to be heard, but Ethiopia could well take on a new leadership role in Africa, at a regional or even continental level.

 

Article published in Politique étrangère, Vol. 80, No. 4, Winter 2015

 

Keywords
Economic development Ethiopia Horn of Africa