Ethiopia airport deal signals Trump’s Horn of Africa ambitions

Boeing has long supplied aircraft to Ethiopian Airlines.

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The US backing of a multibillion-dollar airport project in Ethiopia signals Washington’s commitment to maintaining strong ties with a key ally in the Horn of Africa, despite Ethiopia’s internal challenges.

The new airport marks President Donald Trump’s first major business deal in the region and underscores America’s bid to strengthen its presence along vital global trade and military routes.