Adisababa Is a Step on the Road to Heaven and to a Peaceful Ethiopia

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I see this as a tool for building political legitimacy. I believe that the renovation of the city is like a keyhole into understanding abbey's ideological tare. A clean and shinyn adisababa is a step on the road to both heaven and to a peaceful prospe ethiopia. i say theological well view, because i think it has a religious dimension to it as well.

As a clear lead hardens and the appointment of a new prime minister looms, both contenders are making noises about cutting taxes. But would either have a firm grip on the country’s long-term woes? The vast makeover of Ethiopia’s capital city—despite a grinding civil war—is an idealised vision of the country’s future. And figuring out why thinking hard is so exhausting. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer