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China is Transforming the Skyline of Ethiopia’s Capital Addis Ababa

by Eric Olander
The new Chinese-built Commercial Bank of Ethiopia tower in Addis Ababa.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed inaugurated the new Chinese-built Commercial Bank of Ethiopia tower on Sunday that at just under 210 meters high is now the tallest building in East Africa. 

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