Freeman: Ethiopia Is Becoming An Economic Pillar Of Africa

Lawrence Freeman was interviewed by Addis Assefra on “Talk to OBN”-June 9, 2025

June 26, 2025

Watch my 23 minute interview posted above, in which we discussed the following subjects:

  • Benefits to the Horn of Africa for Ethiopia to have a negotiated agreement for port access to the coastal trade routes
  • Economic progress in Ethiopia
  • Ethiopia reaching higher levels of wheat production, including new export potential
  • GERD exporting electricity to nations in the region
  • New dynamic of the Global South and BRICS, which Ethiopia is a member
  • Need for massive infusions of infrastructure to achieve the goals of AU’s “Agenda 2063”
  • U.S policy towards Africa

You can view below my earlier posts:

Completed Ethiopia Dam-GERD Can Power East African Nations

Ethiopia Has A Commitment To Build Up Its Manufacturing Base

With Manufacturing, Modern Farming & Energy From GERD, Ethiopia Can Be A Leading Economy in Africa: Interview

Ethiopia Prioritizes Growth in Manufacturing

Hamilton versus Wall Street: Relevance to Ethiopia & Africa

Lawrence Freeman is a Political-Economic Analyst for Africa, who has been involved in economic development policies for Africa for 35 years. He is a teacher, writer, public speaker, consultant on Africa, and an analyst of global strategic relations. Mr. Freeman strongly believes that economic development is an essential human right. He is the creator of the blog: lawrencefreemanafricaandtheworld.comalso publishes on: lawrencefreeman.substack.com, “Freeman’s Africa and the Worldand on X @lkfreemansafrica

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