The announcement this week of a successful trial of a COVID-19 vaccine is without doubt good news, but the economic gains for Africa may not be as sweeping as many might hope. Meanwhile, Ethiopia appears to be on the brink of a civil war which would have devastating humanitarian consequences. On the economic front, it would push the economy into recession and significantly raise the risk of a sovereign default.
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