The prime minister’s ambitions threaten both his country and the Horn of Africa
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The prime minister’s re-election is certain. Ethiopia’s future is less so
Conflict in Tigray could balloon into a regional conflagration
It could power the region or plunge it into another conflict
It has benefited from a slice of luck, a commitment to economic reform and a shove from Donald Trump
But conflict, competition and government meddling complicate things
Hatred of the country’s leaders is hotting up, if effigies are anything to go by
