It’s woe after war: Bloody Tigray conflict forces austerity on Abiy’s administration

A Tigray Defence Force soldier

A Tigray Defence Force soldier is given a heroic welcome by the people in the streets of Mekele, on June 29. PHOTO | AFP


Ethiopia plans to restructure a $1 billion debt as the government grapples with ways of freeing up funds to support economic recovery in the midst of a devastating conflict in the north.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s administration is reeling from a war in the Tigray region, which has so far gobbled up at least $2.3 billion, forcing officials to pursue austerity measures.