Ethiopia has begun the construction of the future international airport of Bishoftu, a project presented as a symbol of economic power and regional integration. But behind this ambition, the construction site is already being strongly criticized, especially because of the displacement of populations and its environmental impacts. [Reading time estimated: ~ 7 min] On 10 January 2026, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid the foundation stone o…
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Ethiopia has begun the construction of the future international airport of Bishoftu, a project presented as a symbol of economic power and regional integration. But behind this ambition, the construction site is already being strongly criticized, especially because of the displacement of populations and its environmental impacts. [Reading time estimated: ~ 7 min] On 10 January 2026, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed laid the foundation stone o…