The project was expected to cost $10 billion but was later revised to $12.5 billion due to inflation and other modifications.
Ethiopia
Construction has commenced in the town of Bishoftu on what Ethiopia claims will be Africa’s largest airport and the continent's most extensive aviation infrastructure project.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid a ceremonial plaque on Saturday to mark the beginning of work at the site, situated 45 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa.
Financing
The project was expected to cost $10 billion but was later revised to $12.5 billion due to inflation and other modifications.
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