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May 24, 2026
The EV Mirage: Ethiopia’s Bold Leap or Premature Pivot?
Ethiopia’s emergence as a global frontrunner in electric vehicle (EV) adoption is being hailed as a "green miracle," but a closer look at the economic scaffolding reveals a high-stakes gamble. While the government’s 2024 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) imports has successfully forced a shift, experts warn that the model may be more of a "fiscal survival tactic" than a sustainable blueprint for other debt-burdened nations....